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Castle Hostel

3.5 star property
Central hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Cairo

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Premium Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes
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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | City view
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Located close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Castle Hostel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
33 B Ramsis st maroof towers, Abdel monem reyad, Cairo

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Qasr El Nil Bridge - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 4 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Ramses Hilton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OPIA Lounge & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Castle Hostel

Hotel near Egyptian Museum
Located close to Tahrir Square and Qasr El Nil Bridge, Castle Hostel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Castle Hostel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The Shared Dormitory room type is only bookable by travelers who are not citizens of Egypt and cannot be booked by Egyptian and Arab guests. Guests must present a valid non-citizen passport at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Cairo Castle
Castle Hostel Hotel
Castle Hostel Cairo
Castle Hostel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Castle Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Castle Hostel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Castle Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Castle Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Qasr El Nil Bridge and Cairo Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nasser Station is only a 4-minute walk and Orabi Station is 11 minutes.

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