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Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

Location is amazing and the staff is the best. I came 6 months ago and everyone remembered me. Now is a new member: ATWA. Cutest cat in Egypt. Breakfast is included and they have the most delicious mango juice. Tks Youssef for the extra carry on mango juice on my check out :D Hostel Is very affordable, clean and easy to meet new people. Highly recommend when you visit El Cairo.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
1,537 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is located in Cairo, a few steps from Tahrir Square.

Smiley staff Best location Fair price I liked there
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
1,344 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Superior Pyramids Inn is located in Cairo, 1.6 miles from Giza Pyramids and 2.2 miles from Great Sphinx.

This is not my first time staying at Superior Pyramids Inn, and it definitely won’t be my last! The staff is incredibly welcoming and always goes above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. They even arranged a trip for me, and I absolutely enjoyed every moment of it. Everything was well-organized, and I felt completely safe throughout. They are truly reliable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great stay near the pyramids!
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$63
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 13-minute walk, Space Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

To the Hotel Management, Greetings, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service I received during my stay at your hotel. The cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and overall quality of service were truly impressive. I would also like to extend special thanks to Ms. Noor for her warm welcome and continuous assistance. Her professionalism and kindness truly made a difference in my experience and reflected the high standards of your team. Thank you once again for the excellent hospitality. I look forward to staying with you again in the future and will certainly recommend your hotel to others. Warm regards,
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
300 reviews
Price from
$72.25
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a 11-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel has rooms in Cairo.

Kind and helpful staff. They even contacted me showing pictures of the room to confirm with me. Hostel (also room) is clean and looks new.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
318 reviews
Price from
$29.40
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cairo, a 5-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Great location, clean rooms and helpful people
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
602 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Well situated in the Giza district of Cairo, New Golden Pyramids Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Great Sphinx, 0.9 miles from Giza Pyramids and 9.5 miles from Cairo Tower.

Staying at this hotel was an amazing experience. Waking up to the pyramids right outside my window felt unreal. The view alone is worth it, but everything else made the stay just as special. The staff were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived. They went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. Whether it was helping with tours, giving local tips, or just greeting me with a smile, they made a real difference. The room was clean, spacious, and had a really comfortable bed. But the best part? Opening the curtains in the morning and seeing the pyramids right there. It never got old. Breakfast was a highlight—fresh, delicious, and with plenty of variety. Sitting on the rooftop, enjoying my coffee while looking at one of the most famous sights in the world, was an experience I won’t forget. If you're visiting Cairo, this is the place to stay. Perfect location, great service, and an unforgettable view. I'd come back in a heartbeat.
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$28.50
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cairo, 1.1 miles from Giza Pyramids, New Pyramids Residents Hotel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

The hotel was very close to the pyramids with great terrace views. Good breakfast and food options. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
$56.35
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a 16-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Dar Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo.

I had an amazing stay at Dar Cairo! The location is absolutely perfect—right in the heart of Cairo, making it super easy to explore all the major attractions. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always going out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed. The hostel itself has a cozy, relaxed vibe, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It’s a great place to meet other travelers while enjoying the city's rich culture. Highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Cairo!
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$38.25
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cairo, within a 14-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.5 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Mina Elsalam Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge.

Review score
9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
$27.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,537 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 108 reviews

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Superior Pyramids Inn is located in Cairo, 1.6 miles from Giza Pyramids and 2.2 miles from Great Sphinx.

    Guest review
    The hotel is amazing and the rooms was so clenched
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 300 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 13-minute walk, Space Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 318 reviews

    Located within a 11-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel has rooms in Cairo.

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    10.0
    Exceptional · 9 reviews

    Well situated in the Giza district of Cairo, New Golden Pyramids Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Great Sphinx, 0.9 miles from Giza Pyramids and 9.5 miles from Cairo Tower.

    Guest review
    Really nice hospitality and everything was great especially the amazing view and the rooms were really cozy and comfy and the breakfast was delicious I really liked it Infront of the view and we went on a tour with them and they were really honest so I really recommend this hotel!!
  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 10 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.1 miles from Giza Pyramids, New Pyramids Residents Hotel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    The view of the Great Pyramid from the terrace is amazing! Rooms are very clean and modern and comfortable. I slept well.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 10 reviews

    Located within a 16-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Dar Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 7 reviews

    Located in Cairo, within a 14-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.5 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Mina Elsalam Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge.

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    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Located in Cairo, within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.4 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Hav hostel has free WiFi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 31 reviews

    Located in Cairo and within 1.2 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Layla Hostel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Everything is amazing. I couldnt believe my eyes. Extremely otantic and clean . I never seen that much hospitality in my travel life. I felt like im home. And everybody who i met here doesnt wanna leave the city because of here
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Paris east rooms is offering accommodations in Cairo. The property is located a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 0.8 miles from The Egyptian Museum and 1.5 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque.

  • Central location
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    9.5
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Space Room provides rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 72 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 8-minute walk, Green hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The hospitality of hosts! And they're very helpful and nice.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 602 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 5-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 11 reviews

    Located in Cairo, within a 18-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Five Hostel provides a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Everything was fine except the entrance and elevator of the building is very old and there is bad smell because of a lot of cats on the stairs but the hotel was very nice and good smell
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 30 reviews

    Cairo de casa hostel is offering accommodations in Cairo. The property is located a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and a 14-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff and clean room. Great experience overall!
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 41 reviews

    Cairo Casa Hostel provides rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1,344 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is located in Cairo, a few steps from Tahrir Square.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 283 reviews

    Well set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located a few steps from Tahrir Square, a 5-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum and one mile from Cairo Tower.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 265 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Rhala Hostel Egypt offers accommodations in Cairo, a 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 0.6 miles from The Egyptian Museum.

  • Central location
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    8.7
    Excellent · 131 reviews

    Located in Cairo, Dahab Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    It was really nice and beautiful. The staff were very friendly people. I enjoyed my stay at the hostel, which is located in the heart of Cairo.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 646 reviews

    This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 656 feet from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,281 reviews

    Located in the heart of Cairo, this hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Egyptian Museum and the Nile. It has a terrace and rooms with a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,283 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 1969 feet, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

  • Central location
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    8.7
    Excellent · 731 reviews

    Located in Cairo, within a 12-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Nour Hostel has a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,199 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1148 ft from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
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    8.6
    Excellent · 725 reviews

    Located within 1.6 miles of Cairo Tower and 1.8 miles of El Hussien Mosque, Hathor House provides rooms in Cairo.

  • Central location
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    8.6
    Excellent · 474 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Golden Star Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

  • Central location
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    8.6
    Excellent · 538 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Paris east is located in Cairo, a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 52 reviews

    Minerva Grand Hostel Cairo is located in Cairo, within a 14-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.5 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque.

  • Central location
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    8.5
    Very Good · 493 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar, Berlin Hotel is located in Cairo and is a 11-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 753 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 15-minute walk from Tahrir Square, The Australian Hostel has air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,378 reviews

    Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is located 2.1 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.4 miles from El Hussien Mosque and 2.9 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

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    8.4
    Very Good · 618 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Wake Up! Cairo Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
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    8.4
    Very Good · 407 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Cheers Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the city.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 24 reviews

    Pharoah's Palace hotel has accommodations in Cairo. The property is located a 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square, half a mile from The Egyptian Museum and 1.5 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque.

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    9.3
    Wonderful · 51 reviews

    Farsha Pyramids Inn features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairo. The property has a ski pass sales point, as well as a bar and ski-to-door access.

    Guest review
    The staff is Understanding and friendly and the location is very nice near to a lot of places A breakfast every morning and the roof is fabulous Overlooking the pyramids So recommended and worth staying in for that price
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    8.9
    Excellent · 1,146 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of city, Life Pyramids Inn is located in Cairo, a 7-minute walk from Great Sphinx.

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    8.6
    Excellent · 3,962 reviews

    Located a 5-minute walk from the the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Great pyramid inn offers views of the 3 Pyramids from its spacious rooftop terrace and some rooms.

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    8.3
    Very Good · 149 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 13-minute walk, Abdeen Cairo Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

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    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 260 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 12-minute walk, New Abdeen palace hostel provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

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    8.6
    Excellent · 14 reviews

    Located within a 16-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Mesho Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo.

    Guest review
    If any wise person wants to visit Cairo for tourism, this is the place! Sure I like tho location and staff are very helpful
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 1,162 reviews

    Horus Guest House is a 2-minute walk from the entrance of Great Pyramids Of Giza and Sphinx. The guest house is 7.5 mi from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

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    7.4
    Good · 166 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.4 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Royal Home Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Guest review
    Good location to travel in town Was good for the budget I prepared.

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  • Avg. price/night: $28.75
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 41 reviews
    Quiet, clean room in a great location downtown. Friendly staff who were happy to help with anything we needed. Great quality for the price. Best hostel we've stayed in in Cairo. We'll definitely stay here next time we visit!
    Guest review by
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $51.75
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 538 reviews
    The hostel is conveniently located in the city center of Cairo. There are restaurants and hidden cafes nearby which made it appealing for me. My small private room was cute with a comfortable bed, AC, bathroom and perfect for a night stay. In addition, the hostel offers dormitory rooms for solo travelers. I felt very safe when walking in the area alone. The staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. Thank you for letting me use the washer.
    Guest review by
    idamacela
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $25.76
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 646 reviews
    After reading some horror stories about budget hotels / hostels of Cairo I didn't know what to expect, but the Freedom Hostel turned out great. Awesome staff, great location, comfy beds, cleanliness, good breakfast.
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    LinasKK
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.75
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 143 reviews
    Quit room and everything around restaurant caffe sweets shop with cheap price street never sleep you can walk around the hostel 24 hours in the safe place with helpful staff (friends ) 24h reception working for help and smile
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    Yoshihide
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.75
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 143 reviews
    I need new Chinese friend a lot out of my country and also friend from different country they do the best to help me to get best offers and cheapest prices Hostel offer got room with good price for food and services eslam help me to fell safe and comfortable stay
    Guest review by
    JIALI
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $51.53
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,537 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Guest review by
    Mira
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16.16
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 146 reviews
    Really nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.
    Guest review by
    Pilorge
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19.71
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,281 reviews
    George, Antoni and all the staff were so helpful and friendly Great location and even though it's very central there wasn't too much noise from the traffic. Really nice vibe in the hostel. Would recommend as a cheap but decent spot to stay in Cairo.
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $277.24
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 12,422 reviews
    Great location. The hotel is an oasis in the centre of Cairo, where we can be comfortable and safe, avoiding the noise of the city. Really clean and great staff. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Very cheap massages.
    Guest review by
    RubenSantos
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $56
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 124 reviews
    Great location for walking to the Pyramids and the view from the room/reception was really nice. A bit of a way from Cairo centre but Ubers are cheap and convenient. Room was great, breakfast too. The owner and his wife were both lovely. Very good value for money. Surrounding area/building might not look great but we felt safe walking around there.
    Guest review by
    David
    Young couple

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