Cairo Hostels
For a social and budget-friendly stay, book a bed at a hostel in Cairo. It's ideal for solo travelers and groups alike, with common areas perfect for swapping stories or planning the next day's adventure. For the best experience, choose a hostel with free walking tours, a guest kitchen, and secure lockers.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Cairo
1. Cairo Hotel
• Your stay includes Dry cleaning, Ironing service, and Languages spoken at front desk.
• Rated 7.4/10 based on 29 reviews.
• Just a 0.25 km walk from Talaat Harb Square.
• $9-$47 / night
2. Lemon Tree & Home 2
• Your stay includes Currency exchange, Shopping mall, and Taxi booking service.
• Rated 7.7/10 based on 65 reviews.
• Just a 0.17 km walk from Police Mosque.
• Nightly rates: $17 to $51
3. Layla Hostel
• Featuring Garden, Dry cleaning, and Fire extinguisher.
• Guest Rated: 9.4/10 (76 Reviews)
• Only 0.77 km away - easily reach Government Buildings.
• Price range: $19-$89.
All prices shown are for May 8-May 14, as listed on Trip.com.
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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 $6
51
46 reviews
7.1/10
1 night
From $12
62
34 reviews
7.5/10
1 night
From $8
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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 $11
50
Very Good
22 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From $13
50
Great
141 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From $13
99+
Hotels in Qasr El Nil,Cairo
The Dahab Hostel is one of the newest hotels in Cairo, having opened in 2024. Traveling to the hotel is easy with Ramses Station located approximately 4km away and Cairo International Airport roughly 25km away. Being just minutes away from Sadat Metro Station allows guests to explore the city with ease. This hotel is located near many of Cairo's attractions including 6 October Bridge, Nile and TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Cairo hotel provides parking on site. Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service.
"Decent hostel, close to the very center and lots of options for food even in Ramadan. The place hass a lovely old elevator to experience and a great roof top. Would recommend if you're not too fussy kind of traveller"
Very Good
73 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From $6
99+
Hotels in Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Amazing
76 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From $12
99+
Hotels in Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Good
67 reviews
7.7/10
1 night
From $9
99+
Hotels in Abdeen,Cairo
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Great
28 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From $8
Latest Reviews for Cairo Hotels
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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
CCengleiStayed for three days, and the scenery in Greece is truly breathtaking. Just a short walk brings you to the famous cliff attractions, it's incredibly dreamy and therapeutic! If I ever need to, I'll definitely come back. The staff were very enthusiastic, and laundry service was free.
8.5/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe room is large, the boss is very welcoming, and the breakfast is very Chinese-friendly. You can overlook the city of Cairo from the rooftop. I plan to stay here next time I come to Cairo. It is very close to the museum, the Hanging Church and Saladin's Castle.
8.4/10
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
7.7/10
Good
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the best Hostels in Cairo?
Whether you are traveling to Cairo for business or tourism, Cairo Hotel (from $9) , Lemon Tree & Home 2 (from $17) and Layla Hostel (from $19) are good options.
How much for staying Hostels in Cairo?
For Hostels in Cairo, the average price is $50 on weekdays, and $50 on weekends (Friday–Saturday).
Which Hostels in Cairo allow pets?
Lucky Hostel (from $18) and Qinfu Hotel (from $20) allow pets.
Which Hostels in Cairo provide parking spaces?
Cairo Hotel (from $9) and Lemon Tree & Home 2 (from $17) have parking spaces.
Which Hostels in Cairo have bars?
Cecilia Hostel (from $14) offers bars.
Cairo Hostels Information
| Total properties | 58 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 1,675 |
| Highest price | $319 |
| Lowest price | $13 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | $50 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | $50 |
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