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Cecilia - Hostel

2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo adventures await with on-site arcade games and bike rentals - perfect for travelers who want to explore the city on two wheels

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Cecilia - Hostel puts travelers in the heart of Downtown Cairo with practical comforts. Guests can start their day with continental breakfast, challenge each other in the arcade/game room, and end with relaxation on the rooftop terrace overlooking city views.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Room options

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Showing 21 of 21 rooms

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In-room dining

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room dining

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room dining

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed In Four-Bed-Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Six-Bed-Mixed-Drom

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Triple Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room with Fan

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room with Private Bathroom 1 Queen bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double room with fan, private bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In Six-Bed-Mixed-Drom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cairo neighborhood, Cecilia - Hostel is connected to a rail/subway station. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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47 El-Falaky street, Downtown, Cairo, 11331

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt
    Tahrir Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A strange and rich place.
    Talaat Harb Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Famous Talaat Harb Square in downtown Egypt
    Midan Talaat Harb
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairo, Egypt - Nov 2nd 2018 - Tourists in front of the main entrance of the Egypt history museum in Cairo in a blue sky day
    Egyptian Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • American University of Cairo
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Sadat Station
    6 min walk
  • Imbaba Station
    7 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • CaiRoma
    5 min walk
  • KFC
    6 min walk
  • Octa Cafe Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية
    4 min walk
  • Felfela
    6 min walk

About this property

Cecilia - Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, Cecilia - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and an arcade/game room.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • 4G LTE smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 1 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Laundry fee: USD 1 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Cecilia Cairo
Cecilia Hotel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Cecilia - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cecilia - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Cecilia - Hostel?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Cecilia - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. Talaat Harb Street and Mikerinos Pyramid are also within 10 minutes. Sadat Station is 6 minutes by foot and Mohamed Naguib Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cecilia - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very very friendly. Thank you for this great time in Cairo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing. The front desk was open 24 hours with someone available to accommodate your concerns. Very knowledgeable and helpful navigating the city. Breakfast was lovely. I had breakfast on the terrace every morning. The staff was available to serve you coffee, tea, juice, water, etc. etc. It was a great place to connect with fellow travelers, and the cool breeze in the morning was very inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Cairo!

Cecilia Hotel is incredible! It is a great location for a great price and the rooms are clean and comfortable. But the best thing about Cecilia was the amazing staff! I came to Egypt for a study abroad semester, and I was really scared being in Egypt by myself as a young woman, especially since I had never left my country before. Everyone at Cecilia was so kind and made me feel very safe and welcome in Cairo. They even helped me with my Arabic lessons and with finding an apartment for the rest of the semester. Also the breakfast was great. Thank you Cecilia!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel with great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the center of Cairo. Lovely balcony overlooking the city, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place!

Absolutely delightful family-run hotel in a quiet street in the heart of Cairo. Full of bohemian charm. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Incredibly convenient for Egyptian Museum (less than 10 min walk). We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Koon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay.... Place was clean and bed was comfy. Staff were very nice and friendly... Lovely breakfast ... Location is excellent in a cool lively area with loads of places to eat .... Enjoyed watching the resident Egyptian doves and white pigeons that come and visit feeding stations near the roof terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I feel that the owner and staff are very friendly. However, they should do more about cleanliness of their public places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception was very friendly and the room comfortable. We slept very well because the hotel is quiet despite its convenient location. We are particularly grateful for the good organization of our visit to Giza and the subsequent transport to the airport. Everything went wonderfully. It should also be added that there is an excellent restaurant just around the corner with very reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angélique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you George, Kero, Lelian, Aya, Antoni, Martina, Seif, Mohamed and Meri. You have made me feel like home and like part of the Cecilia family. You all are amazing people. I miss you all already. I love you all. 😘
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

NADIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property told my father that they canceled the reservation which not received any cancellation or message!! and my dad didn’t know where to go after a long distance trip , the hostle made him waiting up to 6 hours ! Poor communication and not honest! Of course I do not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

masaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
雑居ビルの6Fにあります。 地下鉄駅から歩いて10分もかからない距離です。 自分はカイロを地下鉄とバスを組み合わせて回ったので拠点として便利に使わせてもらいました。 スタッフの方たちはみなフレンドリーでいろいろ気を聞かせてくれます。 テラスや部屋のバルコニーから見える混沌としたカイロの町並みは必見。 また、入っている雑居ビルも現地の雰囲気を感じたい旅人にはたまらないと思います。機械がむき出しのエレベーター（3名が限界）など個人的に最高でした。 唯一気になったのはトイレシャワー一体型のバスルームが共用だったこと。部屋についているならまだしも共用というのは… 良くも悪くもバックパッカー御用達という感じで、私にとっては十分素敵でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Samir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist provisorisch gemacht. Betten sind alt, und besonders der Boden muss voll von der sehr schmutzigen Teppichen erneuert werden. Überall ist noch laut. Vergleichen mit anderen Hotels auf der Straße ist dieses am teuersten... komisch,dass dies so einen guten Ruf hat!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tatjana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ein kleines Hotel mit super netten Mitarbeitern. Die Terrasse ist wunderschön und ermöglicht einen Blick über die Dächer Kairos. Das Hotel hat einen guten Standort. Kleine Geschäfte und Essensmöglichkeiten sind gleich ums Eck. Nicht ganz so gut hat mir das spärliche Frühstück gefallen. Kaffee und Tee waren beim Frühstück inklusive, Wasser musste bezahlt werden. Der Fernseher in jedem Zimmer war nicht vorhanden. Es hat mir sehr gut gefallen
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

juhan

Liked: Staff & service

나이스 숙소

건물이 아주 오래된점을 감안하면 깨끗합니다. 합리적인가격에 머물기 아주딱좋습니다 직원이 매우 친절합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bon service. Personnel très accueillant
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te hacen la estancia muy agradable sin duda volvere?)son muy amables y la terraza ideal ,)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hostel in Cairo!

I love this hostel! It is my favourite hostel in Cairo! It's so lovely and all the staff are just amazing! They are incredibly friendly and they went above and beyond to help me with everything. I am so grateful to them for their kindness and I hope I will be able to go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hostel!

I had a wonderful stay at Cecilia Hostel! The hostel is so cozy and it's in a perfect location. Best of all, the staff is incredible! They were so kind, friendly and helpful. I felt completely at home. I highly recommend this hostel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Camille

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible, à fuir !!

La chambre n'avait pas été préparée avant notre arrivée, elle était donc hyper sale (laissée dans l'état des anciens occupants...) malgré notre arrivée tardive ! De plus, les sanitaires, douche et évier n'avaient plus d'eau Enfin, l'immeuble était dans un état vétuste et également très sale À fuir !!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Tunis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
George the owner has a great team working there. They are very welcoming, they offer a great breakfast and tea plus coffee any time. The roof is a neat meeting point. I entered as a guest and exited as a friend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

Very good place to stay in a convenient area in Cairo. Nothing flashy, but for the price it is an incredible deal. Breakfast was complimentary and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
직원들이 진짜 친절하고 잘 도와준다. 위치는 타흐리르 광장바로앞이라 나일강 산책하거나 이집트박물관과 가까워서 좋다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019