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Cairo, Egypt
Feb 27 — Feb 282
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Cairo. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on February 20, 2025.
Cheapest month:July
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Cairo:$41/night
Cheapest price found:$7/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$9 - $123
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$13 - $46
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

Discover affordable stays in Cairo that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairo can be found for as low as $9 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Wake Up! Cairo Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Cairo for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$9
Avg. per night
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Dahab Hostel
Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$10
Avg. per night
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Freedom Hostel
Freedom Hostel

Freedom Hostel

6 Bank Misr Street,Off Sherif St.Front of the Central Bank of Egypt., Cairo, Egypt
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$10
Avg. per night
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The Australian Hostel
The Australian Hostel

The Australian Hostel

23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$13
Avg. per night
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Cecilia Hostel
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$14
Avg. per night
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Meramees Hostel
Meramees Hostel

Meramees Hostel

32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
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Arabian Nights Hostel
Arabian Nights Hostel

Arabian Nights Hostel

10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria St., Cairo, Egypt
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
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Isis Hostel 2
Isis Hostel 2

Isis Hostel 2

10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$19
Avg. per night
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Sun Hostel Cairo
Sun Hostel Cairo

Sun Hostel Cairo

2 Talaat Harb, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
Avg. per night
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Guardian Guest House
Guardian Guest House

Guardian Guest House

1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
7.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$50
Avg. per night
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Museum House Hostel
Museum House Hostel

Museum House Hostel

2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$57
Avg. per night
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Hostel prices in Cairo

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairo to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairo at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2025.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Cairo. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
Guardian Guest House
Guardian Guest House

Guardian Guest House

1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
$50
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2 stars and under
Dahab Hostel
Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
$10
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The Australian Hostel
The Australian Hostel

The Australian Hostel

23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
$13
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Cecilia Hostel
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
$14
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Isis Hostel 2
Isis Hostel 2

Isis Hostel 2

10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
$19
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Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
$9
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Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Cairo. There are 6,452 properties in Cairo and price data was last updated on February 20, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairo is $41/night.
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Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Cafe
Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Cafe

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Cafe

10 Saif Al Din Mahrani, Cairo, Egypt
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
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Safir Hotel Cairo
Safir Hotel Cairo

Safir Hotel Cairo

Po Box 138 Orman, El Missaha Square Dokki, Giza Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$86
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Cairo

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Cairo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on February 20, 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Cairo area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.

Facts about staying in Cairo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on February 20, 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    On average, it’s $42/night for a hostel in Cairo, though $25/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $8/night in Cairo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in February (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

    Based on our data, Dahab Hostel is the best Cairo hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 189 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    If you’re looking for hostels in Cairo that aren’t far from Cairo Airport, then the closest one is Arabian Nights Hostel, which is 9.9 mi away.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Cairo closest to Heliopolis Palace?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Heliopolis Palace while in Cairo, then opt for the popular Wake Up! Cairo Hostel with a 8.4/10 review score from 1,342 users. The distance from Heliopolis Palace to Wake Up! Cairo Hostel is 5.7 mi.

  • Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in Cairo is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

  • Does Cairo have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Cairo has 1 hostel with “Pool” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Cecilia Hostel is the most popular Cairo hostel with this amenity.

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