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Reviews of Tahrir Square Hostel

11 Tahrir Square, Second floor, Next to KFC, Downtown, , 11512 Cairo, Egypt

#21 of 507 hotels in Cairo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 537 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    The location was great, great for backpack travellers. The employees were friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The common area was a little narrow and not very suitable for socializing.

    The location was great, great for backpack travellers. The employees were friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is so good the stuff the place and the breakfast so nice. Thank you Marwa for your kindness

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Comfy, easy to access, well designed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. No lie!

    I didn’t expect I was going to be that comfortable in this hostel. They behave you profoundly and it is cleaner than what I expected. You cannot find good options a lot in Cairo but even if there would be more, I would give that score

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location, very good host, meet lot of fun people, get different stories, this is the meaning of travel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    A very good experience in Cairo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All is perfect!

    All the staff (Marwa & Loly & Hisham) are so nice and helpful and they make this hostel a home away from home. I have extended my stay here (for total 9 nights) and all my experience was so perfect. The location is good. The room is with air-conditioning and the bed is good and comfy with curtains and privacy. The shower rooms and toilets are nice. Their breakfast is good (and the lady who prepared breakfast for me is also very nice and friendly. Sorry I didn’t ask about her name). I enjoyed the view of Tahrir Square at the balcony. Also I’ve booked an excursion to black and white desert with them and that’s a very amazing camping experience. Would highly recommend this hostel to anyone who’s visiting Cairo!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    A very good experience in Cairo!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All is perfect:)

    All the staff (Marwa & Loly & Hisham) are so nice and helpful and they make this hostel a home away from home. I have extended my stay here (for total 9 nights) and all my experience was so perfect. The location is good. The room is with air-conditioning and the bed is good and comfy with curtains and privacy. The shower rooms and toilets are nice. Their breakfast is good (and the lady who prepared breakfast for me is also very nice and friendly. Sorry I didn’t ask about her name). I enjoyed the view of Tahrir Square at the balcony. Also I’ve booked an excursion to black and white desert with them and that’s a very amazing camping experience. Would highly recommend this hostel to anyone who’s visiting Cairo!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Ideal accomodation in the center!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Traffic noise

    Close to everything! Amazing stuff.Free tea and cofee, daily cleaning Breakfast included.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic Stay, can’t wait to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you to all the staff for making me feel welcomed especially Marwa and Muhammad. I have stayed at Tahrir Square previously and I always enjoy my stay. Very conveniently located in downtown and I love the view of Tahrir Square.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, very clean room and bathroom, staff very helpful and freindly and breakfast was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the best hostel in downtown Cairo. You will feel welcome from the moment you step into the hostel. They also offer complimentary drinks while you wait to check in. Marwa at the reception and Krolus are approachable, friendly and very helpful. You can ask them where to get good and inexpensive souvenirs, and they also offer tours around Egypt. The rooms are nice and very affordable. There is a shared bathroom, but I didn't have any problems with it. The bathroom is well-maintained and clean. I will definitely book here again if I get a chance to go back to Egypt.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well located especially the fact that it is exactly oppotite train stations and next to restaurant, shops and many other facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Small and Cozy Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Small Kitchen and Common Room

    Check-In was very nice. I got a Juice Very Friendly Staff Great Location Big and very good Breakfast. Every Day different Breakfast Towels and Tea/Coffee for free Dorm with a small Balcony and with an amazing View

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Supreme Hostel worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it is more expensive than other hostels in the area in general BUT the value delivered well exceeded the premium I paid The hostel location could be hard to find but its the building entrance is in-between KFC and a travel company

    1. Super great hospitality of the hostel with exceptional service i.e. allow me to store luggage during my first day in Cairo (which I only stay for 4 hours before transiting to Aswan) which my booking is on 7th day after . 2. 24 hour front desk with friendly staff, allow customers to use bathroom & toliet even after check out 3. Comfy bed and tranquil environment even it's located at Tahrir Square 4. Convenient location just near KFC at Tahrir Square 5. None of the staff asks for tips or anything which is very rare in Egypt .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    About price to desert when adking they say 100 US when pay charge more 113.

    Staff was very nice but one thing that I dont understand that when i asked for a trip to desert day say 100 US but when I go so they charge me 113 more so it seem I pay the most expensive in group. But other else was so good to me I think I get more than I give. Except the trip price for Desert 🤣 and when you do it they ask you for a tip too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, tasty breakfast, very helpful stuff. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Overall me and my friend liked our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first room that we stayed was pretty dark because it had no window looking up to street. But the second room was opposite since it was on the street and it we had some sunlight. Also the bathrooms can be more clean.

    The staff was super helpful and understanding. The location was just PRERFECT. There is no better location as a tourist. We booked private room and they were tidy too.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    really nice hostel. The location is perfect, the dorm is big enough with view on Tahrir square, really clean. The breakfast is so yummy and the woman working there are the sweetest 🤍 thank you, I recommend !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location and absolutely friendly & helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    A perfect abode in Cairo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location to be in Cairo as this hostel is in the centre of Tahrir Square... Extremely neat and tidy... Friendly and nice staff. Worth it..go for it...

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    many electrical outlets don't work

    Location, Staff, cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Great staff, location and clean rooms - thank you Tahrir Square hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I kind of didn't understand that we don't have our own bathroom (we booked a room with 3 beds), but it didn't matter at the end, because they have two bathrooms and one toilet and they are cleaned every day multiple times per day and there are not many rooms/people in the hostel, tehrefore no crowds! :)

    The staff was suuuuper nice, very helpful and they cook/prepare the breakfast in the local way! The location is amazing for different sighsteeings and it is cool for walking around downtown at night (walking distance), where it's plenty of bars and street food vendors. There are also many Ubers around due to the good location. The staff also cleans the premises all the time. The hostel does not have many rooms, so there is no crowd, not even for the bathrooms. They have a 24h reception as well. There is a small shop downstairs on the street where you can buy cheap water bottles, chips and some sweets. It is extremely good value for money! We enjoyed it very very much! Thank you for the great welcome!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very Nice people and place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. From location, to staff, theier villignes to help, give advices, breakfast, location. Keep the great work guys

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Egyptian & Arab Nationals)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not at all. I would like a more western style breakfast but this is a personal experience.

    The apt entrance is old but clean. The hostel is on the first floor. The staff is awesome. ibrahim checked me in. All the other ladies are also super friendly .They helped me a lot. The owner is a young and ambitious guy. The room is right by Tahrir. So be prepared for a bit of noise since thousands of cars are honking. Actually, the window/glass door is really good at soundproofing and also blocking the sun. The showers had good water pressure and hot water.

    Stayed in February 2024

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