Hostels in Cairo

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairo including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is April (€6). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is December (€61).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Monday (€11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €30.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 32 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 32 days ahead was €7 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

Discover affordable stays in Cairo that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairo can be found for as low as €6 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Freedom Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on 22 July 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Cairo at the moment. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
6 Bank Misr Street,Off Sherif St.Front of the Central Bank of Egypt., Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€6
Avg. per night
33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€8
Avg. per night
23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria St., Cairo, Egypt
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€11
Avg. per night
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€15
Avg. per night
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€18
Avg. per night
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€27
Avg. per night
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
12.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€43
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Cairo

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairo to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairo at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 22 July 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Cairo. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
3 stars
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
2 stars and under
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria St., Cairo, Egypt
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt

Other accommodations in Cairo

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Omar Ibn El Khattab Street, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
11.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€69
Avg. per night
10 Saif Al Din Mahrani, Cairo, Egypt
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€19
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairo

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 22 July 2025.
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Facts about staying in Cairo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 22 July 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    €28/night is an average price for a hostel in Cairo throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in July is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Cairo hostels for as low as €3/night. In general, Cairo hostels for €25 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

    Based on our data, Cecilia Hostel is the best Cairo hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 1,848 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    Arabian Nights Hostel is the nearest hostel in Cairo to Cairo Airport, at a distance of 15.9 km.

  • What area of Cairo is most popular to stay in?

    The most popular neighbourhood is Nasr City, with 6% of our users looking to stay in Cairo searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Taher Cairo hostel is a popular hostel in Nasr City that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Cairo closest to Downtown Cairo?

    The most popular hostel in Cairo that’s close to Downtown Cairo is Dahab Hostel. Just 0.1 km separate Dahab Hostel from Downtown Cairo, the city’s most popular attraction. 232 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Dahab Hostel a score of 8.7/10.

  • Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

    Staying in a Cairo hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Cairo tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

  • Does Cairo have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 1 Cairo hostel lists “Pool” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Cairo with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Cecilia Hostel.

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