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About this property

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Castle Hostel is located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Tahrir Square. The property is around a 9-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum, 1.8 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.9 miles from Cairo Tower. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. El Hussien Mosque is 2 miles from the hostel, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 2.6 miles from the property. Cairo International Airport is 10 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
10 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Baby
    India India
    Very cute and clean place! My husband was nervous at first, but the kind lady owner put him at ease right away. She was so sweet. We were also allowed to leave our luggage all day after checkout. Highly recommend!
  • Kian
    Canada Canada
    Great stay with a great view and even better reception
  • Szuhan
    Taiwan Taiwan
    everything is good, especially the location near museum and bus station
  • Maria
    Colombia Colombia
    The room was big and with a nice view to the city, it was also clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and always open to help with questions about the city, they also help us booking a day tour to Saqqara, Giza pyramids and the grand...
  • Prejish
    United States United States
    Very close to places like museum and khan el khalili market. Had a good stay. Mustafa was so kind person helped me with all the car parking and room. Will not forget his help. Shaimaa also helped us in getting good breakfast. Will come bacl for sure
  • Lorenzo
    Argentina Argentina
    The hostel is in a great location, where you can see Cairo tower and 6th of October bridge. You are on the city centre, so you have many options to eat and also buy clothes and all kind of stuff. People on the hostel is really friendly and help...
  • Georgios
    Greece Greece
    Castle Hostel Cairo exceeded our expectations! Its central location is perfect for exploring the city, and the views are absolutely stunning. Ibrahim, the owner, is incredibly welcoming and goes out of his way to ensure guests have a great...
  • Lorenzo
    Argentina Argentina
    We liked the hostel attention. Staff is really friendly and helped us a lot, so we decided to stay in the same hostel for 2nd time. We will keep.chosing this hostel whenever we come to Cairo.
  • Enes
    Turkey Turkey
    You cannot find a better place with this price in any other properties. They are nice and value you. Free tea, water and also a nice breakfast.
  • Muhammad
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    It’s near to downtown , neat and clean also price is affordable, staff was very friendly especially Radwa on reception

Area info

Amenities of Castle Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian

House rules
Castle Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5 years old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Mixed bed dormitory room is not dedicated for Egyptian & Arab nationals.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Castle Hostel