Cairo Hostels
Hostels in Cairo are a great pick for budget-minded travellers who enjoy meeting new people and staying in lively social spaces. Many offer shared kitchens, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and common areas such as bars or game rooms. It’s a friendly, easygoing option that keeps travel simple and sociable.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Cairo
1. Lemon Tree & Home 2
• Travellers appreciate its Currency Exchange, Shopping Mall, and Taxi booking service.
• Rated 8.1/10 based on 95 reviews.
• Convenient to Police Mosque, only 0.17km.
• Prices range from TWD 560 to TWD 1,643.
2. Cairo Hotel
• Travellers appreciate its Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, and Languages Spoken at Front Desk.
• Rated 7.8/10 based on 55 reviews.
• Convenient to Talaat Harb Square, only 0.25km.
• Prices from TWD 334 to TWD 1,120.
3. Layla Hostel
• Guests particularly enjoy the Garden, Dry Cleaning, and Fire Extinguisher.
• With a rating of 9.2/10 from 86 guest reviews.
• Only 0.28km to Institut Français d'Égypte au Caire.
• Price range: TWD 371-TWD 2,787.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for July 10-July 16.
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Hotels in Cairo
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
95 reviews
8.1/10
1 night
From TWD 348
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Hotels in Al Azbakeya,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
Amazing
79 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From TWD 669
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Hotels in Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Great
86 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From TWD 315
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Good
55 reviews
7.8/10
1 night
From TWD 377
99+
Hotels in Abdeen,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Great
44 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From TWD 170
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Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Amazing
34 reviews
9.6/10
1 night
From TWD 339
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Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
45 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From TWD 202
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Hotels in Al Azbakeya,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
19 reviews
8.4/10
1 night
From TWD 655
99+
Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
81 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From TWD 184
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Great
156 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From TWD 490
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9.3/10
Great
AAnonymous UserThe hostel is a welcome respite from the chaos of Cairo. Note that there are two floors, 1 and 4, but are connected by a vintage elevator as well as a stairwell. Breakfast provided each day was sincerely appreciated and delicious, made fresh for each person. The beds are comfortable and equipped with a small light and a power outlet to charge your devices. There is a common area to hang out with others and meet people. Some of the fittings are broken in the bathrooms but you will get by fine.
9.0/10
Great
IImpulsive TravellerThe location is at city center nearby to Egyptian Museum. Plenty of amenities within 10 minutes walk. The famed Koshary Abu Tarek is within 6 minutes walk. The rooms are well maintained. There is a staff at the reception 24/7. Guests of all ages and nationalities can be accomodated.
Suggestion for improvement:
1. The towels to be issued upon check-in and not upon request.
2. The lift need to be upgraded as I was ever caught inside when there is a power trip. And often the lift did not operate because the lift door was not closed properly. Understand that the lift is not manage by your hostel. Please request for it from the building owner as it is not acceptable.
3. Consider centralized air condition system. Anyone can turn off the air conditioner affecting others.
8.7/10
Very Good
IIrina BudkoA good hotel in central Cairo. Located on the 12th floor, there are elevators. Traffic noise is negligible. You can order breakfast or coffee from the rooftop café. My room (124) had a spacious balcony, a modern shower, a refrigerator, and a closet. The staff was helpful.
8.6/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI had a wonderful stay at Cecilia Hostel!
The location is perfect, right in downtown Cairo and close to everything — museums, the Nile, restaurants, and public transportation. It made exploring the city very easy.
The room was clean and comfortable, and the bed was very cozy. Breakfast was simple but fresh and enough to start the day well.
What truly made the experience special was the friendly and helpful staff. They were always smiling, ready to assist with tours, directions, and recommendations.
Great value for money. I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again!
8.5/10
Very Good
GGuest UserFirst of all, the location is excellent. The Egyptian Museum is near by and most tourist attractions are close. The facilities are decent for the price, and the complimentary breakfast was a nice. Regarding the bathroom, hot water is readily available, and amenities are plentiful. However, the roadside location makes it noisy, even at night. While it's called a hostel, it offers private bathrooms and is comparable to 3-star hotels. Overall, I was very satisfied.
8.4/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe hotel is quite close to the Egyptian museum,
The facility is okay - The place is quite old but clean.
The hotel staff here are very nice especially Mr Anas he was quite energetic and really looking forward to service + friendly
I didn't expect that he was invites me to the lunch together with them
** note** for someone who cannot sleep with the noise - the hotel is quite close to the Egyptian Street which is always honking the horn.
Solution ** ust bring an earplug ( The one that you would receive on in airplane ) and everything's gonna be fine
In conclusion this hotel is reasonably priced for this quality. if you don't expect for something luxury but friendly , This hotel could be your choice
8.2/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserIn general, it is not bad for me to stay in a single room with a common bathroom for 10 nights.
Above all, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff's efforts to manage the City Hostel clean which is too old and out fashioned building.
* Location & Transportation
Without noise, it is the best location to stay. It is located at 2 2-minute walk distance from Attaba subway station that connects to the Ramsis Railway Station and the Egypt Museum, only 1~3 stops away, charging 6 EGP per way. Of course, you can go to both by walk in 20 minutes. It means you can also enjoy the Nile riverside which is close to the museum.
And it is a 2-minute walk distance from the Attaba market which is the biggest public market in Cairo and so many locals visit to buy their livelihoods stuff at a cheap price.
In addition, you can also walk to the Al Azhar Mosque and Khan El-Khalili traditional market in 30 minutes, and St. Marc Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in AL Azbakeya in 10 minutes
Two problems I experienced are firstly the noi⁹sy from 8 am to 3 am outside the building due to market area and cars' horns. It took 3 days for me to adapt it. Any room in the hostel cannot escape it without changing the windows to soundproof ones. If you are sensitive to sound, it is better to find other lodges in a residential area or modernized ones.
Secondly, its location on the Uber taxi map and other maps is not accurate, so drivers have some problems in finding the city hostel. I have to meet them in front of the KFC next to the Attaba subway station. The signboard of the hotel is too small to recognize it.
* Building and room conditions
Like many other buildings in Cairo, the hostel building is old and shabby. The interior design and facilities are also outdated. However, the staff manages it so clean, particularly a common toilet and shower room.
It is quite convenient a washstand in each room.
However, it is bad there is no electronic kettle to boil water in a room or a common space. I could not enjoy my tea or coffee time at any time. I have to ask for hot drink water every morning when receiving breakfast, and store it in my tumbler.
It will be better to provide a tea or coffee service area in the hostel.
* Cleanness & Safety
Cleanness and safety are very good. I have no issue with this.
* Services
There is no basic service that most guesthouses provide in general: toilet paper and drink water.
Wifi is too weak to use the internet.
Other services like laundry are satisfied.
* Others
During my stay, I couldn't enjoy having an exchange time with other travelers. I think it is because there is no reason to stay in a common space where only sofas and a table are. Largely guesthouse provides a commonplace where guests enjoy better the internet or drinks including tea or coffee and foods, which makes guests meet each other naturally and structurally.
In conclusion, if the hostel provides basic services like toilet paper and commonplace with drink water and electronic kettles, it will be much better.
And it is necessary to change its signboard so that is more recognizable.
Except issues I mentioned above, it is a very good budget lodge.
7.6/10
Good
GGuest UserWhen we arrived, it was a little difficult to find the building, because there was no sign of Lucky Hostel in the lobby. However a very persistent man outside, insisted that the building with sign “El otel”, is the correct building. We trust him and we entered. Another problem, it looked like to use the elevator to 4th floor, we must have access card. We wait for about 5 minutes and fortunately there was a man came down, and we asked his help to tap on the elevator using his card. Other than that, my husband & I were happy to stay in this hostel. Our room was so big and with sofa too!! Staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was good. Hot shower was very pleasant in cold morning. And we were very happy that the staff allow us to put our luggage while we were away to Luxor. We stay for total of 4 nights and we were allowed again to put our luggage while we went shopping, because our flight was in the middle of the night.
7.1/10
GGuest UserExcellent location near Tahrir Square / Egyptian Museum and Sadat Metro Station. Staff were excellent in particular the manager Mr Ahmed receptionist Alaa and house keeping Azze. Breakfast was good. 7 floors reception and communal lounge on top floor. Whilst we were there I was admitted to hospital they checked up on me daily via my wife and friend who was also staying at the hotel. Warm welcome back when I recovered.
About 20 to 30 minute car journey to GEM and the Giza Plateau / Pyramids and Sphinx.
About 45 minutes to an hour drive to both Sphinx and Cairo Airports
7.1/10
Vvalentino ideal tvIs hotel has a great amenities make sure that you go to the outside area you can also go to the Christmas tree McDonald's along with KFC mini restaurants they also offer breakfast and there are people coughing and tea also great hotel
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in Cairo?
Whether you are travelling to Cairo for business or tourism, Lemon Tree & Home 2 (from TWD 560) , Cairo Hotel (from TWD 334) and Dahab Hostel (from TWD 263) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Cairo?
For Hostels in Cairo, the average price on weekdays is TWD 1,526, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is TWD 1,509.
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Which Hostels in Cairo have parking lots?
Lemon Tree & Home 2 (from TWD 560) and Cairo Hotel (from TWD 334) have parking lots.
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Cairo Hostels Information
| Total properties | 59 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 1,876 |
| Highest price | TWD 9,144 |
| Lowest price | TWD 447 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | TWD 1,509 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | TWD 1,526 |
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