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City Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Egyptian Museum

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Family Triple Room, Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Reception
City Hostel is within walking distance of the Egyptian Museum and offers amenities to make exploring Cairo easier. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a terrace for planning, helpful staff, and convenient in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to City Hostel. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tahrir Square and Giza Pyramid Complex. Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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8 Ali Al Kasar St, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Khan el-Khalili - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tahrir Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Attaba Station - 3 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 14 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪B.Laban - ‬10 min walk

About this property

City Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum
Located close to Khan el-Khalili and Tahrir Square, City Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • A porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at City Hostel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EGP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Per property policy, single female Egyptian residents are not permitted to stay alone.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: EGP 15.0 per room, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EGP 30 per day

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, 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 70 mi (112 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property

Property is also known as

City Hostel Cairo
City Cairo
City Hostel Cairo
City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is City Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at City Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at City Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is City Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, and Khan el-Khalili. Citystars Heliopolis and Giza Pyramid Complex are also within 12 mi (20 km). Attaba Station is only a 3-minute walk and Orabi Station is 12 minutes.

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