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City Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Egyptian Museum

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Located near the Egyptian Museum, City Hostel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and free grocery shopping service. Relax on the terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$34
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

Single Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room, Smoking

Family Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
8 Ali Al Kasar St, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 50 min drive
  • Cairo Rames Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪كاريبو - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪بطاطس المهندس - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪أفندينا - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪نادي الألفي - ‬7 min walk

About this property

City Hostel

When you stay at City Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8 AM and 11 AM. Also, Khan el-Khalili and City Stars are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

Arabic, English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Per property policy, single female Egyptian residents are not permitted to stay alone.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Off-site parking nearby (EGP 30 per day)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–11 AM
  • 24-hour room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: EGP 15.0 per room, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EGP 30 per day

Policies

This property accepts cash.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 70 mi (112 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

City Hostel Cairo
City Cairo
City Hostel Cairo
City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does City Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, City Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at City Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at City Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at City Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at City Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at City Hostel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Egyptian Museum (1.2 mi) and Tahrir Square (1.3 mi), along with Khan el-Khalili (1.3 mi) and City Stars (8.4 mi).

What's the area around City Hostel like?

City Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Talaat Harb Street and 15 minutes' walk from Abdin Palace.

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City Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The hostel locates in a very convenient location that we can walk and uber to places easily. The man who works at the front desk (about 60-70yrs old), he is a super kind and lovely man. For his help, we can take uber at 2am without cash require from uber driver. On the day we stay, unfortunately, the bathroom didn't work properly. We didn't have hot water, and the toilet was hard to flush.
TAI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is very good and the hospitality is very comfortable, as well as the staff is very nice and friendly
Baher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like this place, it's inside old cairo and near to all the historical places, the staff is friendly and service is good
Baher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks for your amazing hospitality and your friendly manner,, your hostel is perfect and with a perfect condition
Baher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for the hospitality and service
BOB, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks for your amazing hospitality,, this is my place in cairo ,, thanks for the friendly staff,, and the excellent service.... the best cheapest hostel in the downtown...
BOB, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific!
I loved the downtown location and atmosphere surrounding City Hostel which is in walking distance to many restaurants and historic sites. Hostel staff service was terrific and room was 5 Star!
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is wonderful
Baher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing & Comfortable!
The staff at City Hostel in downtown Cairo were fantastic. Great attitude, helpful, and always available. The bed was super comfy and the view was refreshing. I will always stay at City Hostel when traveling to Cairo!
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent again.
I love the area (very local). The staff will help you with anything you need, they are always very friendly and cheerful. They took my laundry to the cleaners a few times. It was my third stay there this month (May 2023) for a total of 8 days. I will definitely stay there again when I go back next year.
wayne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall good experience and I recommend it. The staff are very respectful and helpful. The room met the expectation. The internet is good (most of the time). The lack of toilet paper was upsetting. The area around the hotel is very noisy during the day, and not very clean, but it's also right next to Attaba metro station where you can either ride Green Line 3 or Metro Line 2, it's also 10 minutes walk to Ramses train / bus station, downtown, or the Nile/Zamalik which are also accessible by metro.
Mohamed, 19-night trip

2/10 Poor

Front desk couple old employees are good always helpful but they hired a young guy who works at cleaning or serving staff so annoying always ask you for Pepsi your shoes your clothes etc like homeless kid even trying to get in your room look for staff etc.
yindong, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always come back to stay at this hotel. The most important thing to me is that it makes me feel safe and reliable. All the staff are so nice, and they have been working there for a long time. Each time I come, they remember me and make me feel like a home. Salah, Sayed, Abdelrhman, Nahed and her 3-year-old cute son. The other breakfast lady, whose name I don't know, has also been working there for a long time. It's good that the manager, Salah, speaks English and helped me a lot. The location is in the center, walking distance to everything. The hotel rate is good, including breakfast.
Joan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

As a 1 star hotel, it rates 5 stars. The staff is friendly and take pride in their work. The facility is old and deteriorating. None the less, basins, toilets etc. are newer and cleaned well. It was my first night in Cairo and the neighborhood did not look pleasant, but I felt safe. The front sign displays City Hotel, not hostel.
Alex E, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Non refunding after staying for less days you paid
They don't refund money.Incase you paid for 10 days and you stay there for 3 days your money won't be refund to you.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Above all expectations.
I'm writing this review on my second visit to the City Hotel and I'll be back again at the end of May 2023 for my 3rd time. Everyone is very friendly. Carlos will help you with whatever he can. When I visit a new place this is exactly what I'm looking for, very authentic (Egyptian) in All ways. The street food in the area is fantastic. It's the only place I've ever been that you can eat for under a dollar. I'll post a few pictures of the food from the place to the left and around the corner beside the coffee shop. The Turkish coffee is also great for 35 cents. Make sure you have Egyptian pounds because US dollars will not work well in this area. You will have to find a bank to exchange them. If you are looking for a place that is English speaking this might not be for you. If you are willing to put in the effort everybody is willing to try and help. Google translate is your friend most of the time. In the time I've stayed here I have walked over 50 kilometers up and down the streets and I haven't seen a single tourist or found anyone that speaks English. I feel very safe on the streets. Look both ways before walking across the street. Everyone walks on the streets and the drivers are crazy. You will always hear honking but you have to listen for what's happening right in your vicinity. All honks mean something, they're not angry hunks like the US and Canada. I if you rate this place under 5 Stars you're not thinking about how much you paid. Once again Carlos is great.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐++.
wayne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spartano ma buono
Hotel spartano, ma tutto sommato buono. In camera è presente il lavandino, mentre i servizi sono all'esterno. Per muoversi occorre utilizzare Uber.
Pasquale, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bon séjour juste la seule petite remarque que je pourrais faire quand je suis arrivé dans les toilettes il n’y avait pas de papier j’ai demandé du papier pour les toilettes et la personne qui m’a ramené le papier toilette m’a demandé de l’argent j’ai trouvé ça totalement déplacé de demander ça à une personne qui a payé l’hôtel c’est des choses qui ne se font pas c’est la seule remarque que je pourrais faire
hecham, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Paula, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super vriendelijk personeel. Stille kamer. Alles is goed, zeker voor die prijs. Tegenover is de metro. En taxi’s stoppen aan de lopende band. Echt op zijn Egyptisch dus verwacht geen westerse luxe. Wij raden hem aan 👍👍
Van den, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

KUMIKO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

كيرلس كان يساعدني لكل شيء وانا مبسوت منه جدًاvery good Carlos.
Naoto, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

In de chaos een plek om veilig te slapen. Aardige mensen, geen engels. Tegenover het hotel zit een 24h shopje met de enige eerlijke verkoper die we in Egypte hebben ontmoet, qua prijzen in ieder geval :-) Eenvoudig maar ok ontbijt op de kamer, erg drukke (logisch in downtown) omgeving, prima voor een paar dagen.
Paulien, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Sota, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Location
Excellent property and very convenient to Downtown Cairo activities. Front desk staff is extremely efficient, pleasant and helpful. Property is clean and has a fantastic old time charm.
7-night trip