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Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square. The property is around 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 1.9 km from Cairo Tower and 3.5 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very substantial, the facilities were clean and comfortable and it’s situated in a prime location! Truly great value for money.

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9.2
Superb
1,376 reviews
Price from
SEK 139
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square. The property is located 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 1.6 km from Cairo Tower and 3.6 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

My stay from beginning after the end was perfect. Everyone was so kind and helpfull in every way. People working in Tahrir Square Hostel are really passionate about what they do. This place felt to me more like home not hostel! Thank You for making my stay so enjoyable. Special thanks to Noura :)

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9.2
Superb
1,209 reviews
Price from
SEK 165
per night

Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 2.8 km from Cairo Tower and 3.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Guys at the front desk are so friendly and helpful it's a delight

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9.3
Superb
377 reviews
Price from
SEK 488
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. A seating area is provided in the rooms, while certain rooms are fitted with a game console. At Rihana pyramids view rooms have bed linen and towels.

the view! beautiful sunset, better than being at the hectic base of the pyramids to be honest. the room was great and beds were comfortable. the hosts were so welcoming and helpful, I was a bit sick and had a long flight ahead of me at 0200 the next morning. they were so kind to help me order food and get Egyptian dollars.

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9
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
SEK 269
per night

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. The hostel offers certain rooms that include city views, and each room includes a private bathroom with a bath. At Life Pyramids Inn all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

It was very comfortable, great view, perfectly clean but most of all the hospitality was amazing

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9.7
Exceptional
935 reviews
Price from
SEK 601
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Royal Golden Pyramids Inn every room includes bed linen and towels.

Great location, the view from the terrace really is amazing. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. They switched our room to accommodate our little boy. Breakfast was large and really nice, Highly recommended.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
SEK 560
per night

Set within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum, Oh! Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Tahrir Square.

Nice to stay there je enjoy and helpful staff bien location in downtown and near from everything

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9
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
SEK 112
per night

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 lounge. The property is set 1.3 km from The Egyptian Museum, 2.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 2.5 km from El Hussien Mosque. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

A new and wonderful hotel, the rooms are spacious and beautiful, and the beds are very comfortable. I recommend this hotel to all the travelers very much, and I thank Ashraf and Al-Fayoumi for their help us very much 😊😊

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9.6
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
SEK 373
per night

Located in Cairo and within less than 1 km of Great Sphinx, 4 Pyramids inn features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2 km from Giza Pyramids, 15 km from Cairo Tower and 16 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha is 17 km from the hostel and Al-Azhar Mosque is 18 km away.

Best apartment in Giza! Incredible experience and view of the pyramids from Sunrise to Sunset. Well connected with Cairo. Amazing staff and one of the best apartments in the area! If you are looking for an affordable, spacious a d high end apartment this is your place…very impressed as an overall. THE REAL GIZA EXPERIENCE! Very recommended.

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
SEK 112
per night

Cairo de casa hostel is located in Cairo, 2.5 km from Cairo Tower and 2.6 km from El Hussien Mosque. The property is around 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.2 km from The Egyptian Museum. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Simple and clean facilities, good location, kind staffs. This hostel allowed me early check-in so I got to access my room around 6am, just after my tiring ride from Hurghada to Cairo. I really appreciate it. The bathroom is spacious enough and hot water flows very well.

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9.1
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
SEK 224
per night

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  • Madina Hostel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,374 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.

    The great location, nice staff and good taste breakfast.

  • Champollion Hostel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 377 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guys at the front desk are so friendly and helpful it's a delight

  • Life Pyramids Inn
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 935 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Life Pyramids Inn offers rooms in Cairo, 600 metres from Great Sphinx and 5 km from Giza Pyramids. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.

    Mohamed and his family are so so laid back and friendly. Very refreshing!

  • Royal Golden Pyramids Inn
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 500 metres, Royal Golden Pyramids Inn offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace...

  • Space Hostel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    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...

    The space in the room, the breakfast and the shower

  • Heaven Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Lit confortable, chambre propre et moderne, douche impeccable.

  • Rotana Pyramids View
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Giza district of Cairo, Rotana Pyramids View is set 1.9 km from Great Sphinx, 1.7 km from Giza Pyramids and 13 km from Cairo Tower.

    Personal amable. A unos minutos en tuk tuk de las pirámides.

  • Pyramids Orion inn
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Attractively set in the Giza district of Cairo, Pyramids Orion inn is situated 1.8 km from Great Sphinx, 4.3 km from Giza Pyramids and 13 km from Cairo Tower.

    Beautiful hotel, cleanliness and amazing view of the pyramids

Hotels located in the centre of Cairo

  • Cairo Hub
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews

    In 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.

    已经入住第二次,地理位置优越,每一个床铺都有一扇门,私密性很好,仿佛住在单人间里,前台热情有想法……总之太棒了

  • Tahrir Square Hostel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,209 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square.

    Lula and Dua are the best people I have met Super helpful

  • Cairo de casa hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Cairo de casa hostel is located in Cairo, 2.5 km from Cairo Tower and 2.6 km from El Hussien Mosque.

    Ottima accoglienza personale gentilissimo e disponibile

  • Tut Palace
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Set within 800 metres of Tahrir Square and 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Tut Palace provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    The staff members are very friendly and helpful, the hotel is too clean, quite and comfortable, and the location is very good and active. It was a great stay

  • Oh ! Cairo Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Set within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum, Oh! Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo.

    المكان رائع وهاءئ جدا وقريب جدا من كل المعالم السياحيه وانصح بلتجربه

  • Heritage Hostel Cairo
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,061 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Everything was good. Good reception staff and clean hostel

  • Hathor House
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 500 reviews

    Set within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque, Hathor House features rooms in Cairo.

    I loved it everything was perfect and very nice staff

  • Freedom Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 644 reviews

    This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 200 metres from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception.

    Low cost hostel, does the job for a night, shukran!

  • Holy Sheet Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,403 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 600 meters, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

    Great Staff, well located in a safe area (24/7)

  • Paris east
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 377 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Paris east is located in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square.

    nouran& mariam &youcef &samar and habiba are very nice kind

  • Golden Star Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 502 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square, Golden Star Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

    The room was really nice, good location and personal

  • ABDEEN HOSTEL
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 130 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1.1 km, ABDEEN HOSTEL provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Best bed and room I had so far in Cairo. And close to the center!!

  • Cheers Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 386 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, Cheers Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the city.

    Spacious room, central location, comfortable beds and a nice hot shower.

  • Rhala Hostel Egypt
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 87 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, within 700 metres of Tahrir Square and less than 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides a shared lounge.

    The staff Sami, Omer, Noor, Ibrahim were very helpful !

  • Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 708 reviews

    Steps from the Egyptian Museum, a comfortable hostel with views of the River Nile. Public transport is within walking distance. You can arrive at any time of day. Rooms at Wake Up!

    Great location Freindly staff Good breakfast Nice view

  • Tourist palace
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 38 reviews

    Tourist palace features rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum. The property is around 2.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.4 km from El Hussien Mosque and 2.7 km from Cairo Tower.

    Gentillesse du personnel Chambre spacieuse et propre

  • Cairo Plaza 90 Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Cairo Plaza 90 Hotel is situated in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square and 2.2 km from Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Tuvimos una muy buena estancia aquí. El desayuno era bueno, buena ubicación y barato.

  • Museum Plaza
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,378 reviews

    Attractively 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.

    Situated center of the city and really helpful good staff

  • Cecilia Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,073 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.

    Amazing hosts and best hostle breakfast I’ve ever had

  • New Abdeen palace hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 200 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square, New Abdeen palace hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Location and the services all the stuff here are very friendly

  • Lucky Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 358 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, Lucky Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a bar.

    Clean, very nice staff, great location, spacious room

  • Nour Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 677 reviews

    Perfectly situated in the heart of Cairo, Brothers Hostel offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at Brothers Hostel are air conditioned and the front desk is open 24-hrs.

    Everything was perfect...location, staff, price...coming again!!!

  • The Australian Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 435 reviews

    Located in the heart of downtown Cairo, The Australian Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes' walk from the bus station.

    Lovely room, clean bathroom,a good basic place to stay.

  • Osiris Hotel Cairo
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews

    Located 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.

    Nice location and very helping and friendly staff.

  • Berlin Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 486 reviews

    Located in Cairo Downtown, Berlin Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies.Nearby shopping restaurants and coffee shops are within a walking distance.

    Such kind people at this hotel! And ideal location

  • Cairo Plaza 100 Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews

    Cairo Plaza 100 Hotel is situated in Cairo, within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.2 km of Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Helpful staff. Good Location, comfortable bed, good value.

  • New Midtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, New Midtown provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    staff very helpful & friendly, breakfast was varied each morning

  • Rotana Palace Suites
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews

    Rotana Palace Suites is set in Cairo, within 3.2 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.

    الرسيبشن متعاونين جداً ومحبين لعملهم ومحترمون جداً

  • Horus Guest House Pyramids View
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,282 reviews

    Horus Guest House is a 2-minute walk from the entrance of Great Pyramids Of Giza and Sphinx. The guest house is 12 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

    People are really nice and helping , view amazing

  • THE GEM VIEW BOUTIQUE
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews

    Set in Cairo and with Giza Pyramids reachable within 3.3 km, THE GEM VIEW BOUTIQUE offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    The hotel is very clean and hotel staff is very helpful

  • Cheops Pyramids Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Cheops Pyramids Inn is situated in Giza in front of the entrance of Gate of Pyramids and Sphinx. Free private parking is available on site.

    Die Tour mit dem Auto zu Saqqaro, Memphis, Giza Pyramide.

  • Elite Grand City
    No credit card needed
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews

    Located 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.

    you can go on foot to old egyptian museum the staff

  • Tourist Palace Hotel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 106 reviews

    Tourist Palace Hotel is situated in Cairo, within 1.2 km of The Egyptian Museum and 2.7 km of Cairo Tower.

    Excellent accommodation at the hotel, very good services

  • Palace Court
    No credit card needed
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 179 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Palace Court is located less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, a 11-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum and 2.3 km from Cairo Tower.

    The room the central location the staff the balcony

  • happy life hostel
    No credit card needed
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 317 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is set in Cairo, 1.5 km from Tahrir Square.

    الموقع ممتاذ المكان نظيف جدا ومرتب الاستقبال رائع

  • Cairo House Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 458 reviews

    Set in Cairo, Cairo House Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Abdullah Şerif and Mumin are good boys. Great location

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  • From SEK 245.27 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
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     · 644 reviews
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    8.0
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  • From SEK 787.50 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,374 reviews
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  • From SEK 207.63 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
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     · 108 reviews
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  • From SEK 188.14 per night
    8.3
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    Very good
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     · 1,073 reviews
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  • From SEK 2,023.04 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11,332 reviews
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  • From SEK 605.91 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 133 reviews
    Great location for walking to the Pyramids and the view from the room/reception was really nice. A bit of a way from Cairo centre but Ubers are cheap and convenient. Room was great, breakfast too. The owner and his wife were both lovely. Very good value for money. Surrounding area/building might not look great but we felt safe walking around there.
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    United Kingdom
  • From SEK 411.15 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 974 reviews
    The best hostel in whole Cairo!!! It’s central, cheap, friendly, clean with a great breakfast and has the best people working there. Aya and the guys made our staying special. We are surely coming back here. All recommendations to this wonderful place.
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  • From SEK 787.50 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,374 reviews
    ONE of the best hostels I have stayed at. Friendly staff -the guys are SUPER! GOOD breakfast - Coffee/Tea always available- GREAT location in downtown - COMFORTABLE rooms. THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN CAIRO
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