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Great Alexander Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Interior
Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Quadruple Room | Breakfast area | Free daily continental breakfast
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Exterior
Great Alexander Hostel places guests in downtown Cairo's vibrant energy. Start your day with a continental breakfast before exploring. The 24-hour front desk offers tour assistance, and free in-room WiFi keeps you connected. Guests consistently praise their experiences.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | City view

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Attaba Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum
Close to Tahrir Square, Great Alexander Hostel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Alexander Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 300 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 300 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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

Property is also known as

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Great Alexander Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Alexander Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Alexander Hostel?

Great Alexander Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Great Alexander Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EGP 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Great Alexander Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Talaat Harb Street, Egyptian Museum, and Tahrir Square. Royal Chariots Museum and Kanais are also within 10 minutes. Attaba Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

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