Cairo International Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Bathroom
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cairo International Hostel, in Downtown Cairo, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. The Egyptian Museum is steps away, and the lobby provides newspapers for downtime. Helpful multilingual staff ensures guests make the most of their stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Living room
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Living room
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Living room
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Queen Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Living room
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
34 Talaat Harb Street, Yacoubian Building 4th Floor, Cairo

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 34 min drive

About this property

Cairo International Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, Cairo International Hostel provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a lift and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information, newspapers in the reception and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Cairo International Hostel feature perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 13 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property

Property is also known as

Cairo International Hostel
Cairo International
Cairo Hostel Cairo
Cairo International Hostel Cairo
Cairo International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo International Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairo International Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairo International Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Cairo International Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 13 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cairo International Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street, Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Royal Chariots Museum and Midan Talaat Harb are also within 10 minutes. Cairo Rames Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Cairo International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 30 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

M, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to like about this property. From the moment we enter the property, it was pitch dark, room door was not lockable, room was cramped with maximum beds so literally no space to walk or keep ur luggage. Elecrical outlets were all broken so can't charge ur devices. washrooms were out in the hallway, not at all suitable for family or with kids, no privacy as such. Someone was always laying on the couch opposite the room doorway and washroom. Elevator is broken most of the time so u need to climb 4 floors. Ppl just try to give u helping hand and if unknowingly u don't stop they will ask for money to offer the help thereafter. Breakfast was 1 boiled egg, and super soft white bread, if u try to spread butter or jam, it all breaks in pieces. There is a small table beside the room door, suitable for 2 ppl, where 5 of us need to stand and eat that lousy breakfast. The only good thing abt the property is good wifi signal. They say free parking but i doubt there is any as the property entrance is right on the busy road, luckily we went there by cab. There is no sign board of the property, just a listing on the small noticeboard on the entrance between shops. Very difficult to find if u are a visitor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's calm and people there are more than kind. As well as being in the heart of the city of Cairo with less than five-minute walk to Tahrir Square and metro station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good choice

For a hostel, the noisy room and simple breakfast was ok for me. The staff smoke in the lobby very often. The filter for drinking water was became moldy without renew. The most important point I concerned is honesty, I told the staff I am extending the stay online, the guy asked me to stop the process because they fully booked, do not trust the availability online. I am fine with that. After 15 minutes, the same guy told me someone has cancel their reservation, I can rebook their room online. Then I saw the price on Hotels.com was double, and the availability didn't changed. I asked the guy did you increased the price? How come the price been double since I told you I wanna extend my stay. He answered me yes, I have to accept the double price for the same room if I want to stay more nights. Of course I won't. No more words for them. Just be careful their tricks if you wanna stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Hamad

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Hamada, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Location fine but is on the 4th floor no lift

Location is fine but the hotel is on the 4th floor without lift. Also, there was no bath/toilet in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon rapport qualité/prix

Très bon rapport qualité/prix, très bien situé, staff arrangeant. L'hotel est situé en plein milieu du Caire, ce qui est très pratique mais attention aux personnes sensibles au bruit la nuit. Le Caire étant une ville très bruyante, il faut toujours choisir entre bon emplacement ou calme. Pour nous, cela n'a pas été un problème. Merci à l'employé qui nous a accueillit et emmené à l'aéroport en pleine nuit pour notre départ.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shaurin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, very friendly staff and comfortable stay. Safe to walk in late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komfortables Hostel mit Charme

Charmantes, Familien-gefuehrtes Hostel in Downtown, mit perfekter Verkehrsanbindung, sauber, sicher, sehr zuvorkommend, und durchaus eins der besten Hostels, wenn man sich darauf einlaesst. Das Gebaeude erzaehlt seine eigene Geschichte, ueber die es uebrigens auch einen Roman gibt. The Yaboubian Building. Weiss man soetwas zu schaetzen, dann stoeren einen die shared bathrooms oder das spaerliche Fruehstueck nicht. Treiben lassen, darauf einlassen und geniessen. Das perfekte Hostel fuer einen guenstigen und komfortablen Aufenthalt in dieser wunderschoenen Stadt.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

暗いしうるさいし最悪

部屋がとにかく暗い。 上の階で工事してて本当うるさい。 コンセントが3つあったけどほぼ全部使えない。 フロントの男が無愛想。 オススメはしません。

10/10 Excellent

Seunghye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

굿굿

가격대비 정말 훌륭하고요 친절한주인과 위치가 만족스럽습니다

10/10 Excellent

Seunghye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

위치 시설 가격 모두 좋음

저렴한가격완전 만족할만한 룸 컨디션입니다 주인도 친절하고요 다운타운에 위치한점도 좋습니다

8/10 Good

Abdulsamad

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Review of Cairo international hostel

Staff was friendly and very kind. Location of the hotel is very good, located in downtown Cairo.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything what you need to travel around cairo

The service is very friendly. We had a double room a front of the Rezeption but we couldn't hear anything from there. The main street is little bit loud but that's not from the hotel :)

8/10 Good

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Localização, quarto e atendimento excelentes.

Possui uma ótima localização. Um local limpo, quarto grande, bem equipado com ótimo ar-condicionado. Único porém é o prédio muito antigo com elevador precário. Ótimo atendimento, pessoal muito pretastativo.

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AVOID this place! STAY AWAY! They are a joke!

Avoid this place like the plague. We booked 3 months in advance yet on arrival we were met by one guy asleep on the floor behind the checkin counter(hard to tell if it was actually a checkin counter given the state of it) and another man who matter or factly told us they had no rooms. Annoyed, I demanded our money back. They then said they had somewhere to stay "only 5 minutes walk away". As an experienced traveller this smelt fishy if you know what I mean. Something wasn't right so again I demanded my money back. They finally agreed but tried to refund me in Egyptian pounds at a lower rate than was available. After much arguing finally they refunded our money appropriately. Not in all my years of travelling have I dealt with such a poorly managed hostel. Please fellow travellers, stay away from this hostel.

6/10 Okay

mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

hôtel moyen mais bien placé

Le caire est une ville pleine d'histoire avec beaucoup de chose à vivre et découvrir. L’hôtel est tres bien situé à downtown, pas loin de la place tahrir. Point positive : super accueillant, serviable et disponible à toute heure Point négatif : - literie sale, connexion wifi moyenne, pas de service de nettoyage.. l’ascenseur souvent inaccessible, pas de chambre avec douche, et la propreté des toilettes collectifs laisse à désiré.. Bref c'est un bon hotel pour une personne un peu aventurière qui n'est pas trop regardant sur le confort. Le quartier downtown est un quartier tres vivant par contre trop de démarcheur pour des choses plus ou moins farfelues et un grand manque de civisme et de bonne manière évidente. Hotel moyen - Voyage moyen Mon conseil : plutôt s'orienter vers une chaine d'hotel connu quitte à payer un peu plus cher. Voila !

10/10 Excellent

Jesse , Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for budget traveling

We had an excellent stay here. It is nothing fancy, however it was definitely clean and the employees were beyond friendly. The drivers they got for us were great! If you're looking to travel Cairo on a budget and be near the action, stay here!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mala limpieza

El hotel tenía malo el aire acondicionado, por tal motivo nos trasladaron a un hotel en el piso de abajo. El hotel era viejo, bien hubo caso en el centro cerca del museo del Cairo, pero la limpieza tanto del baño como de las habitaciones, sabanas sucias, dejaba mucho que desear, el desayuno era malo, el personal muy simpáticos, pero como la habitación que nos asignaron quedaba al lado de la recepción se escuchaba ruido todo el día, lo q dificultaba dormir.

10/10 Excellent

Nura, Tobruk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great .. welcoming staff .. you feel at home ..

8/10 Good

zouhair, Algeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks

So clean it is.

6/10 Okay

Hiromi, 北海道

まあ、普通

スタッフはとても紳士的で、ツアーをしつこく勧めることも無い。 部屋はシングルを予約していたがトリプルに案内された。 独り占めは良かったが、ベッド以外のスペースはほとんどなく、逆に狭い感じ。 部屋は禁煙でスタッフにも念を押されたが、肝心のオーケーが共有スペースで吸っているので臭いが部屋まで届いて不快だった。 建物はカイロの同等のホテル並みに古く、写真はあまり当てにならない。 悪く言うつもりはないが、以前泊まったもっと安いホテルの方がかえって良かった。 割引価格でなければ泊まらないだろう。

10/10 Excellent

Ihor, kiev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kind personal. Perfect location. Reasonable price

The personal is extremely helpful. They have offered a transfer for a very reasonable price and were very kind in recommending the local places and even took me for a tour!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Money value, in the down town, very active area. Nice hotel with very good price

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good price for the Centre of Cairo

Good location within walking distance of Egyptian museum. Hassle free airport pick up and drop off. Close to MacDonalds and KFC if Egyptian food is not to your taste.

8/10 Good

D, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good basic hotel with helpful staff

Very helpful non-pushy staff (a rarity in Cairo). They can arrange trips/private drivers for you if required at budget rates. The airport rate is particularly good. Basic white bread and cheese breakfast with coffee/tea which fits the inexpensive price of the hotel. Shared bathrooms are clean and not many rooms to share them so there were no line-ups when we went. Great Air Con. No TV which was no problem for us. All of Cairo is noisy but Talaat Harb is a particularly noisy street - if you're a light sleeper bring ear plugs. This place is very difficult to find independently - best to get specific directions from the staff as the signage from the street is small and almost nobody in the neighbourhood knows the place. Nice little juice stand right out front of the hotel with freshed squeezed OJ for 5 Egyptian Pounds. Sweets shop just up the street. Close to subway which is a convenient and inexpensive way to explore the city. We enjoyed our stay here due to the sale price, location, and staff.