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City Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Egyptian Museum

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
City view from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$38
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
8 Ali Al Kasar St, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Talaat Harb Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Al-Azhar Mosque
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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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Front of property

Isis Hostel 2

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (46)
The price is NZ$50
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Isis Hostel 2

About the area

Cairo

At City Hostel you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 11 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown Cairo hostel include Khan el-Khalili and City Stars.
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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 Rames Station - 14 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 36 min drive

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

Hostel with free breakfast, near Egyptian Museum
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. City Hostel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
City Hostel offers 10 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EGP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: EGP 15.0 per room, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EGP 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. 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.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at City Hostel?

City Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City Hostel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Hostel on 5 Mar 2025 start from NZ$37.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes City Hostel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at City Hostel.

Does City Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Hostel?

No, City Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at City Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

City Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews

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 Good

TAI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the hospitality and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for your amazing hospitality and your friendly manner,, your hostel is perfect and with a perfect condition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place, it's inside old cairo and near to all the historical places, the staff is friendly and service is good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very good and the hospitality is very comfortable, as well as the staff is very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

yindong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐++.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alex E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Very Accommodating!
The staff was the nicest staff I have ever encountered at a hostel! They were always friendly and asked me how my stay was going on a daily basis. They also were able to recommend places to get any type of meal that I needed as well. Wonderful experience indeed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well Worth it!
I had a great experience at City Hostel! All of the staff were incredibly helpful, and the amenities were great. The room was wonderful, clean, and perfect during the entire duration of my stay. Thank you City Hostel!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable Stay
The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing! They went over and beyond to help make my stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hostel for anyone visiting Cairo, Egypt! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
The room was very pleasant, it was cozy and clean. Breakfast was excellent and incredibly tasty. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TLDR; Pros: Decent place with a great price | Cons: NOT a hostel and in a busy area Room was fine, shower had good water pressure, the staff was kind and very helpful, and I felt perfectly safe with them. For the price, it's a great choice. One particular good experience - I had lost the outlet adapter for my charger before arriving and asked the staff where to buy a new adapter. They insisted they would buy it themselves. The guy came back in 15 minutes as promised, and had the adapter, I just paid him back the 1 USD it cost. Issues: 1. The name. This is not "City Hostel," it is "City Hotel." I was confused when I arrived to see a different name, and I asked the staff and they said they use both names. I was pretty frustrated because I wanted a hostel, but this is just a hotel with a shared bathroom. If you are looking for a communal experience with other fellow travelers, you won't find it here. 2. The area. The area is in Azbakeyya. It's certainly an interesting place to visit as a tourist - a massive bustling market with vendors selling everything you can imagine. However, it is very disorienting and overwhelming in your first moments in Cairo. Thankfully the noise doesn't leak too much into the room, but the market itself is absolutely nuts, and it can be frustrating always walking in and out of it just to get to and from the hotel. These irritated me, but the price is good, the staff does their best, and the room and bathroom are totally fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Experience
I had a memorable experience at City Hostel. Every staff member I encountered, from check- in to the cleaning staff were delightful and eager to help me during the entire duration of my stay. A very sincere thank you to City Hostel and I highly recommend :).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Environment
A truly wonderful experience! The Hostel environment was pleasant and welcoming. Both check-in and check out was a great experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful City View
Overall, I had a great experience during my stay at City Hostel. The staff was incredibly helpful, and the amenities were great. The room was wonderful, clean, and I particularly enjoyed the view outside of my balcony :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021