Budget Hostels from RM 36

By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your stay. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dormitory-style accommodations come in lots of different forms, but they have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: Basha Pyramids INN - Located within a 10-minute walk of Giza Pyramid Complex and Great Sphinx of Giza. You can take advantage of free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this property. Rooms come with towels, TVs and hairdryers. Nefertari Pyramids View Inn - Located within a 20-minute walk of Giza Pyramid Complex and Great Sphinx of Giza. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and 2 restaurants. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and bed sheets. Four pyramids Guest house - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Pyramids Glory INN - Located within a 5-minute walk of Giza Pyramid Complex. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Palm Pyramids - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. You'll find towels, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Giza, one of Expedia's 42 hostels could be a great option.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 16°C. Between January and March, the daytime average is 25°C and the night-time average is 10°C. Between April and June, temperatures average 37°C during the day and 15°C at night. Between July and September, the temperature averages 38°C during the day and 23°C at night. Between October and December, the average temperature is 31°C during the day and 12°C at night.

Generally, Giza is known for its museums, cafes and local tours. Major attractions include Giza Pyramid Complex. Get out into nature with places such as Nile, Orman Botanical Gardens and Al-Azhar Park. Cultural attractions include Grand Egyptian Museum, Sound and Light Theater and Dr. Ragab's Pharaonic Village.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Giza in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 13.3 mi (21.4 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), situated 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Giza Station, Faisal Station and Omm El Misryeen Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Giza Suburbs Station, Bashteel Station or Imbaba Station.