Hostels in Cairo, Egypt

36 hostels available. Prices start from $1.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Cairo

Heritage Hostel

TAHRIR SQUARE
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…4 km from Cairo Tower and 3.1 km from Khan Al Khalili. The property provides a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. A continental breakfast is available daily at Heritage Hostel. Al-Azhar Mosque … More

Tahrir Square Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"Tahrir Square Hostel is located in the heart of Cairo, a unique design hostel with the most private dorm room you can find in Egypt as you will have a bed with certain, private lamb, plug and stand … More

Pyramids Planet Hotel

Giza
Free Breakfast
Youth Hostel
"…Pyramids Planet Hotel - Terms & Conditions Cancellation policy: 24 hours before arrival. Payment upon arrival by cash and Credit card. Check in from 12:00 pm Check out before 11:00 am … More

Madina Hostel


Free Breakfast
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Arab and Egyptian nationals are not allowed to stay in the dorm, as per Egyptian law 7. Cancellation is free of charge 48hrs before arrival, afterwards the first night is charged. In case of no- … More

Miami Cairo Hostel


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel
"…Despite the hostel’s location on a busy street, you won’t be disturbed by noise from the street at night. The hostel’s rooms are not at the street side. Miami Cairo Hostel offers both private and … More

Freedom Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Centrally located, this hostel is about a ten-minute walk to the Cairo Museum. It is off a busy shopping street just on a side street, so the sound of traffic is minimized. It is on the fifth … More

Holy sheet Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…*We accept card payments & Cash ( Foreign guests must pay in foreign currency: USD, Euro or GBP) *We provide airport transfers service in private cars. *Our team is ready to help you travel … More

Meramees Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…But dont book any tours or taxis through them, they are not trustworthy. Within the ten minutes of agreeing for a price and ordering our taxi ride to Dahshur, Saqqara, and Giza and then paying the … More

Cheers Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 19 km from the property. The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk … More

Dahab Hostel


Free Breakfast
Youth Hostel
26th Mahmoud Bassiouny St. from Talaat Harb Square, Downtown. Rooftop 7th floor. ... More

The Australian Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"Good location and friendly atmosphere - Close to "everything", decent rooms, helpful staff, hot water any time." …"…The hotel is located in the heart of downtown, which is 10 minutes walking from … More

Cecilia Hotel


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"Cosy - I spent an enjoyable week at Cecilia in hectic Cairo. Cecilia is a cute hostel in a quiet street with a nice terrace, clean rooms, and a very friendly and helpful staff. They arrange good … More

Cairo House

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller
"…At Cairo House Hostel, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all travelers. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or simply looking to immerse yourself … More

Mesho Inn Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…It offers free parking near to the hotel. Important information Some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Please check your visa … More

Australian Deluxe Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Our Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Featuring a shared lounge, the property is located within 1.6 km of Khan Al Khalili. The property is 2.2 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The … More
Solo Traveller
"…Whether you need help with transportation or booking tours, our friendly staff is always on hand to assist you. So if you're looking for a comfortable, affordable, and conveniently located … More

Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…A few days later he made a story of my having refunded nearly US$500 in Egyptian currency, a small fortune in the country. I called both my credit card company to dispute the amount and the … More

Garden View Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Solo Traveller
"Newly opened in October 2010, modern design with eastern flavor, ideal location ,great view on gardens and Cairo Tower, gym room for fitness , Christmas hot deals, peaceful hotel, spacious rooms. … More

Kmt Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival Taxes not included - 3.00% Breakfast included. No curfew. Pet friendly. Child friendly. Non smoking. Free pick up when you book … More

Rahala Hostel Egypt


Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Taxes included. Breakfast included. General: 24 hours reception. No curfew." …"The Cairo International Airport is 16 km away." …Ibrahim Al Kabani 3 More

Hostels in Cairo, Egypt

36 hostels available. Prices start from $3.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Cairo (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Cairo.

Cairo is a true megacity. This gigantic metropolis can be daunting at times but is well worth all the stress; Cario has a bounty of historic and cultural treasures. The city is dynamic and consits of diverse neighborhoods despite mostly being known for its historic treasures like the Great Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.

Hostels in Cairo are easy to come by. You're likely to be commandeered by persistent outgoing locals who want to take you to a hostel and earn a commission. Although there are astonishingly many open-hearted, polite, and down right friendly people in Cairo its best not to let strangers lead you to a hostel. Book beforehand and check out the place out before paying. If you get in at the airport, public transportation to the city center is a challenge, although the locals go way out of your way to help you. Otherwise if arriving by bus or train you may be able just to walk to your accommodation. The subway may come in handy as well.

As far as picking out which location to look for a suitable Cairo hostel in, do consider what area you'd like to stay in. The list of hostels isn't endless, so this should narrow things down to just a handful. If you want to be downtown close to the Nile there are good options—check out places claiming to be on the rooftop, as these are often very cheap (since rooftops are considered low-class in this part of the world) yet pleasant and offer stunning views. Or if arriving by train stay right in the neighborhood Midan Ramses where you arrive. Or get right to the heart of the city and stay directly on Tahrir Square. Keep in mind that many hostels here offer private rooms for just pennies more than shared ones.

Written by local enthusiast for Cairo hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Cairo hostels Carl

Cairo Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Cairo, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 36
Average dorm price $13
Average private room price $42
Cheapest hostel in Cairo الاتحاد بالهرم with $3
Party hostels in Cairo Heritage Hostel (9 in total)
Most Cairo hostels are located in downtown, Giza, TAHRIR SQUARE
Average rating of all hostels 6.7

FAQ about Cairo Hostels

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