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Reviews of The Australian Hostel

23 Abd El Khaleq Tharwat St. Down Town, 99999 Cairo, Egypt

#234 of 747 hotels in Cairo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 344 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel spans the 3rd and 5th floors. The reception is on the third floor. During my stay, the building was being built and painted, so it wasn't particularly clean. When work is done, there are always going to be chips. It was also Eid al-Fitr, which meant it was really busy. I didn't enjoy breakfast because I was usually out early. There are a few cats in the building that you can take care of if you like. The hotel is centrally located, and the Go Bus stop isn't far away. There are plenty of small shops where you can buy drinks and snacks. Wi-Fi always worked well and was fast enough. To get to sights, I always used a taxi app; it was the easiest and cheapest way.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    8.0
    everything we needed was here to begin our short holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    we have no complaints

    I liked the supportiveness of the staff whose English was excellent. It was safe, a lovely historic building, we were able to meet people in the communal breakfast area and overall it was good value for money! oh and a walk away from the Egyptian museum in tahrir square.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    8.0
    Good hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old building

    Clean rooms

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Where to stay in Cairo
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is ok. Nice staff, good location, good breakfast. Only the pillow is too hard and big so not comfortable for the neck and no carpet to avoid slipping after the shower.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great budget hostel with very friendly staff. No additional charges for checking in after 10pm. Would happily stay again!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smart once up through the block! There is a lift. Handy for restaurants including mc Donald's. Not too noisy despite entrance on busy road and backing onto an open air restaurant street. Bit of atmosphere there. Pleasant staff on desk. Clean with kitchen smart lounge etc to relax. Flexible to your plans and can help with tours etc. Curtains round beds.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Property is exactly as I know it very well kept very good staff visited many times before
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside noise

    Staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Good value and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water in the room would have been helpful.

    Superb location in Cairo for the main sights. Helpful happy friendly staff. Very clean . Simple but nice breakfast. Good value .

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Good hostel. Very central, close to everything, very friendly staff, clean rooms with balconies.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great, the staff was awesome.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    7.0
    The price was fair for what was offered.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff was nice. Breakfast was included in the price and was also nice. AC in the room was a must, since the December nights were quite cold! The hostel had a nice vibe, and during breakfast we met some interesting people. The price was fair for what was offered.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    8.0
    A nice hostel in Downtown Cairo
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was very small and without variety

    Great location and very friendly staff, helping us with everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable and the room was very clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    An historical hotel but modern equipment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dinning area is too small.

    The front desk service are excellent, the receptionist are very knowledgeable and eager to help.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had the expectation that it would be easy in a „Hostel“ to find other travellers. However, it is a rather small place so they do not have many beds which made it quite hard for me to acquaint with other people.

    Good location, breakfast is ok. I would go again but I think there are better alternatives around.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be better, sth smelled bad from the bathroom. A bit noisy from the street.

    Comfy bed and pillows, nice staff, good location (keep in mind that in Google maps it might be misleading), interesting historical building.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not very well isolated, so until around 23:00 we could hear very loud live music from outside. Might be different when it's not the weekend

    Very friendly and helpful staff. We booked a tour there and everything worked very well. Also very good location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was patchy

    Lovely big room, great balcony

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    8.0
    Great location in Downtown Cairo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Lack of shower curtains. The water goes everywhere when showering, however none of our other accommodations had any, so it must be an Egyptian thing. The elevator is unreliable. When you gotta climb up to the 5th floor after a night-out, it's a bit disappointing.

    Excellent location. Close to the best pubs and street food stalls in the city. The breakfast was great (however a bit boring after a few days since they serve the very same meal every day).

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Someone chain smoking in the doorway with the wind blowing in while I was trying to eat my breakfast each day. Had to come down to the reception to use the wifi rather than in the room.

    Was able to rest well. Good places to around to eat.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    7.0
    Suited my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was confused as to where the check in desk was when I arrived. Signage could have been better.

    I got to sleep well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the afternoons and evenings the road is very busy so taxis and Ubers can take a while. There was only one small bathroom for those in the dormitory to use, not an issue during quiet periods but would be if it was busy. My bed sheet had bits all over it so I'm not sure how clean they are, I slept on top of the blanket as a result.

    Well situated central location. Friendly staff and a chilled atmosphere. Clean for the most part too. One of the cheapest places to stay in Cairo. Nice addition of curtains for the bunk beds in the dormitory rooms.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Good location in Cairo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The entrance to the building is a bit confusing.

    The room and bed were very comfortable. The staff was really nice and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    8.0
    .
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Th location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 11 nights

    All the staff were so nice, very helpful and so friendly, highly recommend!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    8.0
    We were so please with our stay here. We would stay here again and highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signage was not super obvious. Hostel is on the 4tj floor but it’s not very clearly marked

    The rooms were clean and comfortable. AC worked very well

    Stayed in June 2024

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