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. Cairo Hotel
• Travellers appreciate its Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, and Languages Spoken at Front Desk.
• Rated 7.5/10 based on 33 reviews.
• Convenient to Talaat Harb Square, only 0.25km.
• Prices from US$9 to US$47.
2. Lemon Tree & Home 2
• Travellers appreciate its Currency Exchange, Shopping Mall, and Taxi booking service.
• Rated 7.7/10 based on 67 reviews.
• Convenient to Police Mosque, only 0.17km.
• Prices range from US$17 to US$51.
3. Layla Hostel
• Guests particularly enjoy the Garden, Dry Cleaning, and Fire Extinguisher.
• With a rating of 9.4/10 from 76 guest reviews.
• Only 0.28km to Institut Français d'Égypte au Caire.
• Price range: US$19-US$89.
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Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
42 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From US$6
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46 reviews
7.1/10
1 night
From US$14
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35 reviews
7.5/10
1 night
From US$9
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Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Outstanding
18 reviews
9.9/10
1 night
From US$11
50
Very Good
22 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From US$13
50
Great
141 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From US$13
99+
Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
A stay at Dahab hostel places you in the heart of Cairo, within a 10-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. This hostel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Citystars Heliopolis.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
"The location is good, and the staff were friendly. The room was about the size of a standard guesthouse single, with just enough space for a bed and not much else. Unfortunately, the room was very cold during winter, and there were no amenities provided. However, towels are available for rent."
Very Good
73 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From US$7
99+
Hotels in Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Amazing
77 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From US$15
99+
Hotels in Cairo
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Good
67 reviews
7.7/10
1 night
From US$9
99+
Hotels in Abdeen,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Amazing
29 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From US$6
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9.2/10
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.
8.9/10
Very Good
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.
8.6/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThis hotel was distinguished by features rarely found in hotels, namely the owner's commitment to a warm, family-like atmosphere. We lived there as one family, all having fun and helping each other. I made friends from many countries.
8.5/10
Very Good
KKKNOThe location is good as it is close to the downtown area. The building may be difficult to find at first glance. It was clean and the room was spacious for the price. The staff was also kind. You can see the whole view of Cairo from the rooftop.
The hotel is located in one part of a building, so you have to take an elevator to get to the entrance. The elevator is a different type than in Japan, so it's surprising at first, but it's fun to think of it as an experience. As the reviews said, I think this hotel can be recommended to Japanese people as well.
8.5/10
Very Good
GGuest UserOur experience was GREAT. It is ranked as a hostel but it felt like a hotel. Private room was spacious with bed, sofa, wardrobe and private bathroom. Very clean. And the staff was beyond kind, a young team running the place both profesional and close. A special thanks to Wafaa, Asmaa and Ala - they made our trip to Cairo very special and if we return, it will be to the same place
8.1/10
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.
8.1/10
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
7.1/10
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 UserVerrry convinient location, located near the Tahiri Square, you can find tons of foods just in 5mins of walk.
The appliances are working well and clean as well.
The drawback is that the room is quite compact.
6.9/10
DDiazThe hotel is very simple, the stuff is very friendly and helpful, they gave me early check in.
We stayed 4 days they cleaned the room 2 times, we had to ask for toilet paper every time we needed it. The towels didn’t work very well (polyester), very noisy area, and we were in the first floor were you could hear what everybody in the forts floor were doing in the corridor, nobody controls noicy people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in Cairo?
Whether you are travelling to Cairo for business or tourism, Cairo Hotel (from US$9) , Lemon Tree & Home 2 (from US$17) and Layla Hostel (from US$19) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Cairo?
For Hostels in Cairo, the average price on weekdays is US$50, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is US$50.
Which Hostels in Cairo are pet-friendly?
Lucky Hostel (from US$18) and Qinfu Hotel (from US$20) allow pets.
Which Hostels in Cairo have parking lots?
Cairo Hotel (from US$9) and Lemon Tree & Home 2 (from US$17) have parking lots.
Which Hostels in Cairo have bars?
Cecilia Hostel (from US$15) has bars.
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Cairo Hostels Information
| Total properties | 57 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 1,624 |
| Highest price | US$319 |
| Lowest price | US$13 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | US$50 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | US$50 |
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