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Villa Layla
Boasting a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is situated in Cairo, 1.9 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
Landmark Hostel Cairo
Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.
DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop
Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 2.4 km, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Space Hostel
Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1.1 km, Space Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...
Farsha Pyramids Inn
Farsha Pyramids Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Cairo.
Heaven Hostel
Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.
Zein Pyramids View - Guest House
Set in Cairo, 800 metres from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.
Champollion Hostel
Situated within 400 metres of Tahrir Square and 500 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.
Rihana pyramids hotel
Situated in Cairo, 2 km from Great Sphinx, Rihana pyramids hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Lighthouse Hotel
Located in Cairo, less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, Lighthouse Hotel features a shared lounge and views of the city.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 3,642 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,313 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 3,217 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 512 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 197 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,126 reviews
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Up Town Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 3,642 reviewsSituated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 200 metres, Up Town Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.
Cairo Hub
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 351 reviewsIn a prime location in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located 100 metres from Tahrir Square, 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum and 1.6 km from Cairo Tower.
Tahrir Square Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,304 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square.
Royal Home Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviewsLocated within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Royal Home Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.
Rotana Palace Suites
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviewsSet within 3.2 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.8 km of El Hussien Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.
City Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 935 reviewsThe City Hotel is situated in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.
Panorama New City
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviewsSituated within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 600 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Panorama New City features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.
Elite Grand City
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviewsLocated within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 800 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.
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Isis Hostel 2
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.
Osiris Hotel Cairo
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviewsLocated in Downtown Cairo, Osiris Hotel is just a 500 metres walk from the Egyptian Museum. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a roof-top terrace that offers views of downtown Cairo.
Abdeen Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square.
Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewLocated in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant.
Mesho Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviewsMesho Cairo Hostel is set in Cairo, within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum.
Venice Hosokawaya
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 185 reviewsLocated in Cairo, 1.4 km from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
Azar Boutique Hotel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviewsAzar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).
African House Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviewsBoasting a shared lounge and views of city, African House Hostel is situated in Cairo, 1.8 km from Tahrir Square.
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Museum Plaza
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,313 reviewsAttractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is situated 3.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 3.8 km from El Hussien Mosque and 4.7 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
Golden Hotel Cairo
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviewsGolden Hotel Cairo is set in Cairo, 2.7 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 3 km from El Hussien Mosque. This 3-star hostel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi.
Egyptian Night Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviewsLocated in downtown Cairo overlooking the River Nile, Egyptian Night Hostel faces the Egyptian Musuem and is within a short walk from Sadat Metro Station.
Heritage Hostel Cairo
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviewsSet in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
Cecilia Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,306 reviewsLocated 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.
Hathor House
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 795 reviewsHathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.
Elwasim Plaza
CairoBudget options availableSet within 600 metres of Tahrir Square and less than 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Elwasim Plaza offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.
Cairo Crown Inn
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 104 reviewsBoasting a shared lounge, Cairo Crown Inn offers accommodation in Cairo, 600 metres from Tahrir Square and 1 km from The Egyptian Museum.
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- Avg. price/night: € 27.51Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 reviewsQuiet, 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 byLaurenYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: € 50.40Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 590 reviewsThe 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 byidamacelaSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: € 18.71Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 611 reviewsAfter 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 byLinasKKSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: € 12.08Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviewsReally nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.Guest review byPilorgeSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: € 30.81Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,306 reviewsGeorge, 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 byEmilyYoung couple
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