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Hostels in Cairo

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The best hostels in Cairo

Some of the best backpacker spots in Cairo

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
    From
    US$39
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews
    From
    US$36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
    From
    US$38
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
    From
    US$60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
    From
    US$34
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews
    From
    US$46
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
    From
    US$26
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
    From
    US$36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
    From
    US$20
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews
    From
    US$17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
    From
    US$47
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    From
    US$19
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
    From
    US$30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
    From
    US$14
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Cairo and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,904 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,813 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,071 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,220 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,088 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Cairo and nearby

Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 200 metres, Sun Hostel Cairo provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$44.80 per night

Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Located 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.

From US$40.25 per night

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews

Set within 3.1 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.3 km of El Hussien Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

From US$40.25 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews

The City Hotel is situated in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

From US$32.46 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews

Situated 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.

From US$28.98 per night

Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$28.98 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.

From US$25.65 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square.

From US$32.20 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby

Up Town Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,813 reviews

Situated 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.

From US$49.68 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 389 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.

From US$33.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews

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

From US$50.80 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

From US$66.70 per night

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews

Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is situated 3.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 3.7 km from El Hussien Mosque and 4.7 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

From US$114.30 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews

Golden 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.

From US$31.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

Located in downtown Cairo overlooking the River Nile, Egyptian Night Hostel faces the Egyptian Musuem and is within a short walk from Sadat Metro Station.

From US$61.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,220 reviews

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

From US$44.45 per night

Save money on hostels in Cairo and nearby – budget options available

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

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

From US$32.23 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

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.

From US$64.40 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.9 km of El Hussien Mosque.

From US$92 per night

Elwasim Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available

Set 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.

From US$69 per night

Cairo Crown Inn

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Situated in Cairo, within 600 metres of Tahrir Square and 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo Crown Inn provides a shared lounge.

From US$71.30 per night

Rhala Hostel Egypt

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

Situated in Cairo, 700 metres from Tahrir Square, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

From US$37.15 per night

Holy Sheet Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,121 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.

From US$57.96 per night

Osiris Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 416 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.

From US$46.37 per night

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Quiet, 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 by
Lauren
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$62.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
The 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 by
idamacela
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews
After 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 by
LinasKK
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$15.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Really nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.
Guest review by
Pilorge
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$40.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews
George, 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 by
Emily
Young couple