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Heritage Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Egyptian Museum

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Balcony
Heritage Hostel in Downtown Cairo is minutes from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Start the day with continental breakfast before exploring. The front desk offers 24/7 directions and tour advice, while WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only, Air conditioning | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairo, Heritage Hostel is in the city center. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium.
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13 Meret Basha, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 5 min drive
  • Sadat Station - 7 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Ramses Hilton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪OPIA Lounge & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mazeej Balad - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grazie - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Heritage Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum
Close to Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Heritage Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator (23 inch wide door)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)

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 credit cards
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Heritage Hostel Cairo
Heritage Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Heritage Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heritage Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Heritage Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heritage Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Heritage Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Heritage Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Mikerinos Pyramid and Alabaster Sphinx are just steps away. Sadat Station is 7 minutes by foot and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Heritage Hostel Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Good breakfast
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So very nice hostel and staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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