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City Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers find authentic Egyptian hospitality just steps from Khan el-Khalili market and Tahrir Square at this welcoming hostel with comfortable spaces to recharge

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City Hostel is within walking distance of the Egyptian Museum and offers amenities to make exploring Cairo easier. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a terrace for planning, helpful staff, and convenient in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room, Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

Highlights

LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to City Hostel. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tahrir Square and Giza Pyramid Complex. Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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8 Ali Al Kasar St, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • A strange and rich place.
    Talaat Harb Street
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Famous Talaat Harb Square in downtown Egypt
    Midan Talaat Harb
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Remember to shave off at least 30-50% of their asking price when buying stuffs here
    Khan el-Khalili
    15 min walk - 1.3 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
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt
    Tahrir Square
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Attaba Station
    3 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station
    14 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Americaine | الأمريكين
    5 min walk
  • Cap D'Or
    9 min walk
  • Caribou Coffee
    7 min walk
  • La Chesa
    9 min walk
  • Koshary Sayed Hanafy | كشرى سيد حنفى
    8 min walk

About this property

City Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum
Located close to Khan el-Khalili and Tahrir Square, City Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • A porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at City Hostel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EGP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Per property policy, single female Egyptian residents are not permitted to stay alone.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: EGP 15.0 per room, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EGP 30 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 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

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing 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

Is City Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at City Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at City Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is City Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, and Khan el-Khalili. Citystars Heliopolis and Giza Pyramid Complex are also within 12 mi (20 km). Attaba Station is only a 3-minute walk and Orabi Station is 12 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

City Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

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, 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

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

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

8/10 Good

TAI

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Amelia L

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is hard to find. Poor upkeep of the place. Not available for 24 hours check in. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Baher

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Baher

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

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

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

Value for money

Very good experience , value for money Centeral location, Staff always smiling and helpful specially Salah Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Spartano ma buono

Hotel spartano, ma tutto sommato buono. In camera è presente il lavandino, mentre i servizi sono all'esterno. Per muoversi occorre utilizzare Uber.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

hecham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon séjour juste la seule petite remarque que je pourrais faire quand je suis arrivé dans les toilettes il n’y avait pas de papier j’ai demandé du papier pour les toilettes et la personne qui m’a ramené le papier toilette m’a demandé de l’argent j’ai trouvé ça totalement déplacé de demander ça à une personne qui a payé l’hôtel c’est des choses qui ne se font pas c’est la seule remarque que je pourrais faire
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Van den

Liked: Staff & service
Super vriendelijk personeel. Stille kamer. Alles is goed, zeker voor die prijs. Tegenover is de metro. En taxi’s stoppen aan de lopende band. Echt op zijn Egyptisch dus verwacht geen westerse luxe. Wij raden hem aan 👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
كيرلس كان يساعدني لكل شيء وانا مبسوت منه جدًاvery good Carlos.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paulien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In de chaos een plek om veilig te slapen. Aardige mensen, geen engels. Tegenover het hotel zit een 24h shopje met de enige eerlijke verkoper die we in Egypte hebben ontmoet, qua prijzen in ieder geval :-) Eenvoudig maar ok ontbijt op de kamer, erg drukke (logisch in downtown) omgeving, prima voor een paar dagen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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