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Castle Hostel

Property class: 3.5

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, two coffee tables, and a view of the city through large windows. - Castle Hostel (Cairo)
A staircase leading to a room with a sign that reads "Hotel." - Castle Hostel (Cairo)
A cityscape with a prominent building and a bridge in the foreground. - Castle Hostel (Cairo)
A room with two beds, each with a headboard and white bedding. The walls are made of dark brick, and there are three wall-mounted lights. - Castle Hostel (Cairo)
A hallway with a wooden floor and a wall with letters spelling "FAMILY LOVE". - Castle Hostel (Cairo)
Located close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Castle Hostel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a blue bedspread, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug.

Classic Double Room

  • River view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two single beds, a wooden floor, and a wall with a pattern of buildings and flags.

Classic Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and a pillow.

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the riverwalk, Castle Hostel is in Downtown Cairo neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Egyptian Museum and Coptic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tahrir Square and Qasr El Nil Bridge. Khan el-Khalili and Cairo Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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33 B Ramsis st maroof towers, Abdel monem reyad, Cairo

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a prominent dome and ornate balconies.
    Talaat Harb Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large sphinx statue in front of a pink building with flags and people around.
    Egyptian Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A monument with a tall obelisk and lion statues, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
    Tahrir Square
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A bronze lion statue in an urban setting with high-rise buildings in the background.
    Qasr El Nil Bridge
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • American University of Cairo
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nasser Station
    4 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station
    20 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Executive Lounge Ramses Hilton
    7 min walk
  • Koshary Abou Tarek
    4 min walk
  • OPIA Lounge & Bar
    8 min walk
  • Sip
    7 min walk
  • Sherlock Holmes Pub
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The Shared Dormitory room type is only bookable by travelers who are not citizens of Egypt and cannot be booked by Egyptian and Arab guests. Guests must present a valid non-citizen passport at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Castle Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Castle Hostel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Castle Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Castle Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Qasr El Nil Bridge and Cairo Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nasser Station is only a 4-minute walk and Orabi Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Castle Hostel Reviews

6.0

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

MURAT

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Price Performance Hostel

Castle Hostel was very good before ,However it lost its quality a little bit.Cons Location good near tahrir square and metro station , However Sadat metro station closed that I dont know exact reason.Rooms clean , Bathroom also clean But shampoo or soap limited.I know this is hostel But it might be more.Cons Staff at reception a little bit was rude in first day.I didnt like the behaviours But not very big problem.Rooms basic But beds very bad and immediately need to be replaced.the collapsed bed is not comfortable.AC not heating and breakfast very limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHOHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do Not Stay Here

Do not book with this hotel. I was moved to a different (unacceptable) hotel without asking me first. The hotel claimed they were a sister hotel and that Cairo Castle Hotel had electricity problems. The phone number online was disconnected. I did get my refund through hotels.com, but it took some fighting and an expensive phone call to the USA to receive it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon acceil
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A propos de l'hôtel, j'ai passé des bons moments. les personnels étaient sympathique et compréhensif. Ce qui m'a surpris l'eau de la bouteille était payante, Tout comme le deuxième thé et la blanchisserie étaient payants . le petit déjeuner était servi avec une omelette, des morceaux de pains, beurre, fromage et thé ou café. tous les jours les mêmes .
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hakuna Matata

Si quieres un lugar no muy caro para dormir en El Cairo sin ruido es aquí porque está en la planta 16 eso sí la mezquita a las 5 la oirás. El desayuno es demasiado tarde y normalito por lo q no vengas por eso.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

一人旅

入口は分かりづらいけど最上階のホテルは景色もスタッフも最高ですまパンみむめも温かくて美味しかったです
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HAZEM

Liked: Staff & service
الفندق جيد، غالى تسبيا، لكن يعطيك أقامة طيبة...ينقصه خارطة لوسط البلد باهم الأماكن، مع لوحة كبيرة أمام مبنى الفندق ليتمكن الزوار من التعلرف عليه، التغيير فى نوعية الفطور...لكن الخدمة و المعاملة ممتازة..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

RICh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No dura el agua caliente, entra mucho aire por las ventanas de la habitación, almohadas muy altas, pues de cama madera muy grandes que ovacionaba muchos golpes y el recepcionista o dueño muy hipócrita doble cara
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
es gibt keinen Hotel unter diese Namen und in der genannten Adresse, 33 B Ramsis st maroof towers, Cairo, Ägypten. in diese Gebäude und die andern neben an, gibt kein Hotel unter dieser Namen. Bitte Vorsicht, ist eine Betrügerei. wir haben stundenlange die Adresse gesucht, dann an diese Adresse gelandet, in der Gebäude sind Wohnungen, Ärzte und Büros, kein Hotel, der Türsteher hat es bestätigt, ich bin jede Stock extra mit Lift gefahren und geschaut. Kein Hotel ist da. dann ist ein Gauner aufgetaucht, wollte unsere Gepäck in einem Wohnhaus unweit zerren. obwohl der Türsteher auf arabisch ihm gesagt hat, er darf nicht rein. mit viel mühe haben wir uns gerettet, Bitte schicken Sie einen glaubwürdigen Person, die Sache nach zu gehen, Keinen Ägypter. er wird unsere Mitteilung bestätigen. Bitte nicht mehr diesen Hotel anbieten. sie bekommen sonst ärger, nicht ahnunglose Touristen in die Falle Locken. Bitte
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Said

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

MUHAMAMD USMAN

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021