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Gardenia Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Electric kettle
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Interior detail
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Living area | LCD TV
Lobby sitting area
Gardenia Hotel - Hostel sits right in Downtown Cairo's vibrant center. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before exploring the city, and can rely on free in-room WiFi to plan adventures. The 24-hour front desk team consistently earns praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, City View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to Gardenia Hotel - Hostel. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting.
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32 Talaat Harb Street, Down town, Cairo, Cairo, 11956

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gardenia Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Egyptian Museum is located near Gardenia Hotel - Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, free airport pick-up, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Gardenia Hotel - Hostel offer perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, 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
  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is a requirement of the property that Egyptian guests must be married and must provide their official legal marriage certificate in order to stay at the property. In addition Egyptian guests must book to stay in a private room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

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Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gardenia Hotel Cairo
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Gardenia Cairo
Gardenia
Gardenia Hotel
Gardenia Hotel - Hostel Cairo
Gardenia Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gardenia Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardenia Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gardenia Hotel - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Gardenia Hotel - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Gardenia Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street, Tahrir Square, and Egyptian Museum. Royal Chariots Museum and Midan Talaat Harb are also within 10 minutes. Nasser Station is 6 minutes by foot and Attaba Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Gardenia Hotel - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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