Hostels in Cairo, Egypt

37 hostels available. Prices start from $5 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Cairo

Heritage Hostel

TAHRIR SQUARE
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…A continental breakfast is available daily at Heritage Hostel. Al-Azhar Mosque is 3.6 km from the accommodation, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo … More

Tahrir Square Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 2.3 km away and Muizz Street is 2.4 km from the hostel. Rooms contain a shared and private bathroom with free toiletries, while some have city views. Continental … More

Miami Cairo Hostel


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel
"…Common Spaces The hostel has one common area, which is in the middle of the hostel. All rooms are directly connected to this living room. There are some benches where you can hang out. A … More

Freedom Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…There are tons of convenience stores to get cheap drinks and snacks or fruit stands in the street right out front. The hostel does sell some drinks if you need, but they are double what it is at … More

Madina Hostel


Free Breakfast
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The reception works 24-hours, check in is possible 24hrs from 12.30pm 2. Payment upon arrival by cash or credit card, in EGP, USD or EUR 3. Smoking is not allowed in the property except on the … More

Pyramids Planet Hotel

Giza
Free Breakfast
Youth Hostel
"…24 hour Reception. No curfew. No maximum period of staying. The Egyptians and the Arab nationalities not allow to stay at dorm room according to the Egyptian law." …"…Cairo International … More

Holy sheet Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…We offer a fully communal equipped kitchen ready to be used around the clock. Holy Sheet Hostel: *No curfew! *24/7 Reception. *Checking into the room starts at 12:30PM on arrival day. * … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Breakfast Airport shuttle Tours Desk Luggage Storage Elevator Laundry facility. Free WiFi. Non Smoking Rooms Cairo Hub Hostel - Terms & Conditions The reception works 24-hours … More

Dahab Hostel


Free Breakfast
Youth Hostel
"…The staff are super friendly. A perfect place to meet people is the garden area in the evening. The room was very clean (en suite). Excellent location. We had a lot of fun there !" …"…Facilities … More

Cheers Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. With a private bathroom, some units at the hostel also boast a balcony. The … 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." …"…We also have a Lobby for relaxing after a long day visiting, where you can chat, … More

Cairo House

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller
"…Muizz Street is 1.7 km from the property. At Cairo House the rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a balcony El Hussien Mosque is 1.9 km from the accommodation. Cairo … More

Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We had annoying teenagers partying all night -- we had a 5am flight to get up for and asked nicely to keep it down, and the staff wouldn't lift a finger to help. But unlike most Egyptian hostels, … 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

Meramees Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Breakfast is the usual fare, two bread sticks with butter, jam, and cheese plus free tea and coffee all day. But dont book any tours or taxis through them, they are not trustworthy. Within the ten … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…- Free pick up from the airport when booking for 3 nights. - Free maps. Our rooms : - Inside bathrooms. - 24/7 hot water. - Air conditioner. - Telephone. - Mini Bar. - Hair dryer. - … More

Mesho Inn Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…The hotel also features a communal kitchen and a library offering a wide selection of books. Mesho Inn Hostel has a 24-hour reception desk that also functions as a tour desk. The staff offers … More

Australian Deluxe Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Youth Hostel
"…Deluxe Australian Hotel was mainly constructed to give our customers the best value of money as we take care of every minor details at our new brand hotel to contact travelers from all over the … More

Kmt Hostel

Downtown
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Check out before 10:00 . Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards. This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival Taxes not included - 3.00% Breakfast included … More
Solo Traveller
"Welcome to our cozy and comfortable hostel located in the heart of Downtown Cairo! Our hostel is the perfect base for exploring all the fascinating sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis. … More

Hostels in Cairo, Egypt

37 hostels available. Prices start from $10 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 37
Average dorm price $12
Average private room price $41
Cheapest hostel in Cairo Wake Up! Cairo Hostel with $7.5
Party hostels in Cairo Heritage Hostel (8 in total)
Most Cairo hostels are located in downtown, Giza, TAHRIR SQUARE
Average rating of all hostels 6.9

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