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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 February (₹ 75,812). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is January (₹ 540,328).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Wednesday (₹ 81,172). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 151,853.

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 ₹ 700 per night.
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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 ₹ 613 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Freedom Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on 17 August 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.
Freedom Hostel
Freedom Hostel

Freedom Hostel

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
₹ 613
Avg. per night
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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
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 788
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
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 875
Avg. per night
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Cecilia Hostel
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,138
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
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,138
Avg. per night
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Dahab Hostel
Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,241
Avg. per night
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Meramees Hostel
Meramees Hostel

Meramees Hostel

32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,579
Avg. per night
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Museum Plaza Hostel
Museum Plaza Hostel

Museum Plaza Hostel

2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,945
Avg. per night
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Isis Hostel 2
Isis Hostel 2

Isis Hostel 2

10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 2,060
Avg. per night
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Guardian Guest House
Guardian Guest House

Guardian Guest House

1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
12.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,375
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 17 August 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
Guardian Guest House
Guardian Guest House

Guardian Guest House

1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 4,375
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2 stars and under
Dahab Hostel
Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,241
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Arabian Nights Hostel
Arabian Nights Hostel

Arabian Nights Hostel

10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria St., Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,138
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Isis Hostel 2
Isis Hostel 2

Isis Hostel 2

10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
₹ 2,060
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Cecilia Hostel
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,138
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Museum Plaza Hostel
Museum Plaza Hostel

Museum Plaza Hostel

2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
₹ 1,945
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Other accommodations in Cairo

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Jaz Pyramids Resort
Jaz Pyramids Resort

Jaz Pyramids Resort

P.O. Box 44 Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt
13.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,921
Avg. per night
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Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo
Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo

Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo

Po Box 71 The Lakeview, El-Tesseen, Cairo, Egypt
21.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 21,447
Avg. per night
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Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Cafe
Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Cafe

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Cafe

10 Saif Al Din Mahrani, Cairo, Egypt
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,663
Avg. per night
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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 17 August 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 17 August 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    Hostels in Cairo will cost ₹ 2,486 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 489 per night. A good deal on a Cairo hostel would be ₹ 1,925 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in November may be more expensive, whereas booking in July is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Cairo, Cecilia Hostel is currently the best, based on 1,857 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    Arabian Nights Hostel is 15.9 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 1,355 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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