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Madina Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

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

V
Vivian Yen-Wen
From
Taiwan
Everything is modern and clean. There were lots of storage and hooks in the private room we stayed in. The individual lights by the beds were really handy. The friendly and knowledgeable staff was my absolute favorite part about Madina Hostel :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Life Pyramids Inn

Giza, Cairo

Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of city, Life Pyramids Inn is located in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Great Sphinx.

S
Shameer
From
United Arab Emirates
The view and the neatness of the room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Price from
$39.02
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Layla

Cairo

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

H
HARVEY
From
Qatar
I had an amazing experience at this hotel! The interior design is beautifully crafted, creating a welcoming and stylish atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable, offering exceptional service and local insights. The location is ideal for exploring Cairo, with easy access to major attractions and vibrant neighborhoods. Plus, it’s budget-friendly, making it a fantastic choice for travelers looking for value without sacrificing quality. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the city—truly a home away from home!🇵🇭🇶🇦
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Landmark Hostel Cairo

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

G
Gerges
From
Egypt
The place is extra clean, newly renovated, stylish, and the rooms has all u need! The locations is very central walking to Tahrir square and all restaurants. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they advise about places,trips, restaurants, and anything u need and they are available 24/7. There is good kitchen to cook ur own food, and they provide pretty breakfast . Their prices are very reasonable and will fit ur budget from the dorm room to the single , double, triple, quadruple rooms. I recommend landmark hostel cairo to all who meed central, affordable, clean, stylish hostel with friendly staff. It will be my first choice anytime.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
$38.18
1 night, 2 adults

DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 1.5 miles, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Z
ZAIN
From
Hungary
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
$59.50
1 night, 2 adults

Space Hostel

Cairo

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...

M
Maki
From
Japan
Reasonable price and great location. People are very helpful and kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
Price from
$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Heaven Hostel

Cairo

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

D
Duyen
From
Vietnam
I decided to book this hostel because it looks neat, clean and location is in the center, near the Egyptian Museum. We stayed here only 2 nights, separately 1st and last night in Egypt. They let us use the public restroom at the day we already checked out, before moving to night bus to go to Qena, kept our luggage without any charging during our trip to Luxor, Aswan, until the day we were back to Cairo. They also offers laundry service in good price. Furthermore, you can book private trip through the hostel, e.g. to the pyramids. Additionally, the reception is always (24/7) occupied, helping us at our late checkin and early morning checkout, the staff is truly amazing! They are always happy to assist no matter what, and you can easily contact them via WhatsApp at any time. Thanks to the owner Abdo, his brother and everyone else at the hostel - I had an amazing stay in Egypt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
$46.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cairo Casa Hotel

Cairo

Cairo Casa Hotel is located in Cairo, within 1.5 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.8 miles of El Hussien Mosque.

E
Estela
From
United States
The staff at Cairo Casa were super helpful during our stay! We had two reservations with them between traveling throughout Egypt and they were always assisting us during our stay and even after we checked out with whatever we needed (e.g. giving us recommendations of Cairo and other places). The rooms are spacious and the location is great and very alive. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
$25.50
1 night, 2 adults

Pyramids Glory Inn

Giza, Cairo

Pyramids Glory Inn has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairo.

B
Burcu
From
Turkey
The staff are amazing, you feel at home and safe as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Zein Pyramids View - Guest House

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Alexandr
From
Russia
The host and his family were very nice and hospitable. They guided me to the room during the night and served tasty Egyptian breakfast. My main goal was to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the entrance point was only 3 mins of stroll. There is also a nice view from the room and renovated bathroom. Amazing value for its money! Some tips for travelers - keep in mind that this is very suburban area and if you’d like to visit Pyramids in the early morning, there are a lot of dogs here. I live in country without street dogs and it was a little bit confusing. They are not aggressive, but if you are going to the earliest opening hour at 7.30, there will be mostly you and dogs at the street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$20.25
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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Save money on hostels in Cairo and nearby – budget options available

Up Town Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,799 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 2-minute walk, Up Town Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $49.68 per night

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews

Located within 1.9 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.9 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

From $46 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews

The City Hotel is located in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

From $39.41 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

From $66.70 per night

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews

Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is located 2.1 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.3 miles from El Hussien Mosque and 2.9 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

From $124.46 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

Golden Hotel Cairo is located in Cairo, 1.7 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.9 miles from El Hussien Mosque. This 3-star hostel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi.

From $46.37 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

Located in downtown Cairo overlooking the River Nile, Egyptian Night Hostel faces the Egyptian Musuem and is within a short walk from Sadat Metro Station.

From $61.18 per night

Heritage Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews

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

From $55.88 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

Well set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located a few steps from Tahrir Square, a 6-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum and one mile from Cairo Tower.

From $33.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,263 reviews

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

From $50.80 per night

Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 2-minute walk, Sun Hostel Cairo provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

From $44.80 per night

Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 273 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.

From $46 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 700 yards of The Egyptian Museum, Panorama New City has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

Elite Grand City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and half a mile of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From $33.12 per night

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,288 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.

From $40.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 7-minute walk, La Bella Casa Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

From $20.47 per night

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Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

Located in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Isis Hostel 2 features a shared lounge and views of the city.

From $35.91 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

From $32.20 per night

Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Conveniently located in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel is located a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and a 14-minute walk from The...

From $31.75 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

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

From $34.50 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

Located in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $15.44 per night

Azar Boutique Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

Azar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).

From $51.52 per night

happy life hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is located in Cairo, a 17-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

From $7.59 per night

Five Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Located in Cairo, within 1.1 miles of Tahrir Square and 1.8 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Five Hostel provides a shared lounge.

From $14.72 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: $40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 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: $62.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 599 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 582 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.
Guest review by
LinasKK
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $20.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 161 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: $40.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,288 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