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Close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Great Alexander Hostel provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, red curtains, a white pillow, and a mirror.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, one with a red bedspread and the other with white bedding.

Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A room with three wooden beds, each with a distinct headboard design, arranged in a row.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, a window with sheer curtains, and a textured wall.

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to Great Alexander Hostel. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Arab Contracters Stadium. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a prominent dome and ornate balconies.
    Talaat Harb Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A monument with a tall obelisk and lion statues, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
    Tahrir Square
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A large sphinx statue in front of a pink building with flags and people around.
    Egyptian Museum
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A variety of colorful lanterns displayed in a market setting.
    Khan el-Khalili
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • American University of Cairo
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station
    6 min drive
  • Attaba Station
    6 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cap D'Or
    3 min walk
  • Al Americaine | الأمريكين
    3 min walk
  • Koueider | قويدر
    5 min walk
  • Gigi Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 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

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Alexander Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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, Tahrir Square, and Egyptian Museum. Midan Ataba and Midan Talaat Harb are also within 15 minutes. Attaba Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nasser Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Great Alexander Hostel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice Budget stay

Nice hostel at good location for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel with basic breakfast , the free wifi was good too . it is located in a live area , enjoyed here .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Migul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acceptable room in a very good location for a fair rate it was clean and breakfast was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my short stay here and recommend it to budget traveler like central located hostel clean and good value .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

recomended hostel .

acceptable home well located at the center of the city .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

T

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