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Castle Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Reception
Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace
Reception
Reception
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Castle Hotel - Hostel in Downtown Cairo offers a lively base for city exploration. Guests enjoy authentic local breakfasts and rooftop terrace city views. Free WiFi connects rooms, and the staff consistently impresses with their helpfulness.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace

Traditional Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace

Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
33B, 15th Floor, Ramses St., Marouf Tower, Downtown, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 7 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Ramses Hilton - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OPIA Lounge & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Castle Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Near Egyptian Museum, Castle Hotel - Hostel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • ATM/banking services and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Castle Hotel - Hostel include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and bidets
  • Decks/patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel - Hostel Cairo
Castle Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Castle Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle Hotel - Hostel?

Castle Hotel - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Castle Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Castle Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Midan Talaat Harb, Tahrir Square, and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and Mikerinos Pyramid are also within 10 minutes. Nasser Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sadat Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Castle Hotel - Hostel Reviews

4.0

2.0

Staff & service
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

islam

Disliked: Staff & service
They said the no longer had an access to Expedia reservation and dealt with me as rubbish
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

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