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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairo including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is December (₹ 58,579). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is February (₹ 557,344).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Friday (₹ 58,213). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 264,229.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 32 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 32 days ahead was ₹ 685 per night.

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 ₹ 685 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Mesho Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on 1 July 2025
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Cairo. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
43 Sherif St, 3rd Floor, Cairo, Egypt
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 685
Avg. per night
6 Bank Misr Street,Off Sherif St.Front of the Central Bank of Egypt., Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 739
Avg. per night
33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 771
Avg. per night
23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 856
Avg. per night
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 942
Avg. per night
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,016
Avg. per night
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,541
Avg. per night
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,798
Avg. per night
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,740
Avg. per night
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
12.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,281
Avg. per night

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 1 July 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Cairo categorized by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 4,281
43 Sherif St, 3rd Floor, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 685
2 stars and under
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,016
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,798
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 942
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 2,740
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,541

Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Cairo.
10 Saif Al Din Mahrani, Cairo, Egypt
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,927
Avg. per night
Po Box 138 Orman, El Missaha Square Dokki, Giza Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 8,905
Avg. per night
P.O. Box 44 Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt
13.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,709
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairo

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Scroll to and zoom in on the areas in Cairo you plan on visiting to find nearby properties. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

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 1 July 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    Hostels in Cairo will cost ₹ 2,214 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 341 per night. A good deal on a Cairo hostel would be ₹ 1,752 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in February may be more expensive, whereas booking in April is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Cairo, Mesho Inn is currently the best, based on 292 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    Mesho Inn is 17.8 km away from Cairo Airport, making it the closest Cairo hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Cairo closest to Egyptian Museum?

    Museum Plaza Hostel happens to be the most popular Cairo hostel near Egyptian Museum among our users. The Museum Plaza Hostel has a current rating of 8.3 from 1,338 HotelsCombined travellers. Egyptian Museum is also conveniently located just 0.2 km from this hostel.

  • Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Cairo hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Cairo.

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

    Yes, there is 1 hostel in Cairo with “Pool” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Cecilia Hostel (based on user data).

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