What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

€22/night is an average price for a hostel in Cairo throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in January is the most expensive month to book, and in January is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Cairo hostels for as low as €6/night. In general, Cairo hostels for €20 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 9.1/10 from 1,961 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

Cairo Moon Hostel is the nearest hostel in Cairo to Cairo Airport, at a distance of 17.9 km.

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. 293 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Dahab Hostel a score of 8.8/10.

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.

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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 May (€12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is December (€38).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Tuesday (€16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €77.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as €5, rising to an average cost of €33, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €24 for a 4-star hostel in Cairo for tonight.

How much is a Cairo hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairo this weekend for as little as €5/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €7/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairo, the cheapest rate recently found was €27/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 29 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 29 days ahead was €9 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

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.

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Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt

0.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

€10

Avg. per night

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is May (€12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is December (€38).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Tuesday (€16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €77.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as €5, rising to an average cost of €33, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €24 for a 4-star hostel in Cairo for tonight.

How much is a Cairo hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 29 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 29 days ahead was €9 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

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.

Hostel prices in Cairo

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.

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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 January 2026.

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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 January 2026.

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