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Midtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers step directly into ancient history from this downtown Cairo location, then return to comfortable rooms for relaxation after exploring

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Midtown Hostel in Downtown Cairo offers free continental breakfast and a rooftop terrace with city views. In-room WiFi keeps travelers connected, while Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum are just steps away. The staff consistently receives positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Traditional Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on the riverwalk, Midtown Hostel is in Downtown Cairo neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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8Gawad Housny st, Abdeen, cairo, Egypt, Cairo, 11111

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
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt
    Tahrir Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 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
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • American University of Cairo
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Mohamed Naguib Station
    3 min walk
  • Imbaba Station
    6 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    4 min walk
  • West El Balad
    1 min walk
  • Fresh Fruit
    3 min walk
  • Gold Star Gallery Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Happy City Roof Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Midtown Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Egyptian Museum is located near Midtown Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Midtown Hostel include comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 2 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 2 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 2 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 2 per day (328 ft away)

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 credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Midtown Hostel Cairo
Midtown Cairo
Midtown Hostel Cairo
Midtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Midtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Midtown Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 2 per day.

What time is check-in at Midtown Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Midtown Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Midtown Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Midtown Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Midan Talaat Harb and Tahrir Square. Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili are also within 1 mi (2 km). Mohamed Naguib Station is only a 3-minute walk and Attaba 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

Midtown Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Tse

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

Near to many tourist sites. The hostel is very new

Really enjoyed the experience staying here. Rooms are clean, breakfast was great, location is good, and above all, the host there are really nice. I lived there for 5 nights, and every day living there was a great day. Truly recommend this hostel to be your home in Egypt to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to feel like being with family, then this is your place. Everyone tries everything to make this a great stay. Everything is clean und breakfast is made freshly once you are ready to have it! Being in the heart of Cairo the location is excellent to dine out around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For small money , ok for 1 night , you get what you pay for , the hostel is situated in a disgusting area.. staff were friendly, beds were clean , but it’s not an area I will be visiting again .. but the staff are nice and try their best to help you .. photos on the Expedia website are out of date and misleading

2/10 Terrible

Jay

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

Avoid, definitely avoid.

Very disappointed. Booked the hotel but room wasn’t in a hostel 2 floors down. Building is in terrible shape. Room was not what we booked. Photos are misleading, they show you’ll get a balcony and a certain layout, you don’t. Room and hotel smelt like an ashtray. No blankets given. Advised them of all the issues, answers given were ridiculous. When asking for a blanket the response was ‘we don’t have blankets, no one asks for blankets but I’ll do you a favour and bring you a duvet cover to use as one.’ Bathroom was shocking. Disgusting. No way of showering either without flooding the bathroom (and no it wasn’t a wet room). No breakfast was offered or available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Inmueble descuidado

Buena ubicación. Las habitaciones bonitas pero el inmueble súper descuidado, casi en ruinas y sucio su entorno. No me agradó.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SORAYA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ضبط دش الحمامات وتقديم ورق الحمام يوميا بدون سؤال النزيل وايضا الفوط تكون سليمه وغير ممزقه
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good price for the facilities in the room and for the location of the property. Plenty of options to eat within walking distance and very quick and easy to get an Uber. Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious. All the basics provided and a few little extras too- I especially liked the touch of the swan towels! The bed was very comfy and both WiFi & aircon worked well. Hostel is located on the fifth floor but there is a lift available. Check in/ check out was easy and room was ready exactly when the check in time stated. Due to the location there is some traffic noise but this did not impact my sleep. In contrast to the cleanliness & upkeep of the hostel, the building itself does not have the best signage and is not maintained particularly well maintained e.g rubbish/ building materials left on stairways & landings. This is not the fault of the hostel who have made their section of the building very welcoming. I did not have the breakfast so cannot comment on this.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Florian

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

Nice and reasonable priced for short stay.

Nice place to stay for a short visit. They have 2 categories of rooms (old and new --> just book the cheapest category because for the new rooms anyway you will be charged extra as not online yet). Nice breakfast, nice staff. Don't get scared by the building, entrance, other floors of the building (everything is horrible, worn down and dirty). The hostel itself is on the top floor and quite modern and neat. Drawback is smoking in public areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

M

ホテルのオーナーは嘘つきです。チェックアウト後に、食べ物をホテルに持ち込む事は禁止している。お金を払えと言われました。従業員は盗人です。犯人は捕まりましたが、盗まれたお金は返ってきませんでした。オーナーにも責任はあるのに、捜査には協力もせず我関せずの態度です。地図の場所にはホテルは存在しません。虚偽です。本当に最低なホテルです。
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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

First time to Cairo

It was my first time to Egypt (Cairo) and I was looking for places to stay and my friend recommended this place because it was pretty central. I had a huge double room with a balcony. Had a fridge, TV and private shower. The free breakfast was great and the staff helped me out with booking a trip on a Nile cruise. They brought me from the hotel all the way to me seat on the train. Very helpful and lovely stay. Not to mention the snack shack just outside the hotel was handy for late night snacks haha.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Cowansville, québec, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, feiendly, polite, and even if not all of them speak in enflish, they always tried to help , helpfull staff, the room where i was was so small but for what i paid it is good, bed was clean and no bugs, that is all what i was hoping for. There was only 1 bathroom available, but again, for what i paid, it is ok to wait a little to use the toilet. Breakfast was good tastefull and complete to start the day, it is simple, but again, for what i Paid for, it was more than i Expected. i got sick and one of the guys introduced me to a doctor in the building, i was ok i did not anything but it was nice from them to think and wprry about me . I definetly recomend midtown hostel and i would go back :) Sam
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was little more to like than the fact it was somewhere we could store our luggage while looking around. Although a shower would’ve been nice, the amenities were dirty and inhospitable. Gnats, flies, cockroaches and street cats abound.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
اسعدني تواجدي معكم لقد اضفتم الى رحلتي جو من الالفة والمحبة واخص بالذكر السيدات الواتي يعملن بخدمة الغرف لقد كانوا اكثر من رائعات في تلبية الخدمة بالسرعة القصوى والخدمة النظيفة والشباب اللذين كانو يؤدون واجبهم على اكمل وجه تحية طيبة وخاصة الى كل من السيد احمد السيدة منى وعلي وحمادة ومحمود ومحمد والى كل العاملين فردا فردا واعتذر اذا كنتقد نسيت اي اسم ولكمجميعا جزيل الشكر جوان حسين بريطانيا
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

USA, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mohamed Hamada who was managing the place made you feel safe. He will help you with anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
エクセレント! 途中、体調を崩した際、オーナーが無償で病院まで付き添ってくれました。カイロ市内は、観光客からお金をとってやろうというエジプト人が多い中、ベッドチップやドライバーチップも受け取らず、一生懸命世話して下さり、カイロにいる間唯一信頼できるよ存在でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Mansfield Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and helpful one of the staff helped me find a place to get photos taken and was so helpful. I came from USA to get married had a very good stay here
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

الامارات

رائعه
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est très bien, salle de bain petite mais fonctionnelle
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location, easy to get to places in downtown Cairo and to meet people there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugar ok

Hostel simples, porém limpo, cama confortável e banheiro sempre limpo. Fica a 1km da Thair Square, boa localização. A única reclamação é que não teve café da manhã e minha reserva era com café.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
uoon arrival very long check in and unexperienced staff made it longer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schwer zu finden, Zimmer gut, außerhalb Zimmer landestypisch, nicht die gebuchte Zimmergröße erhalten bzw. nicht alle Komponenten, bei vergleichbaren großem Zimmer dafür keine Balkon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
没有厨房，4人间就在入住吧台旁边，房间真都很小，地点还不错，应该就这一间是床位间
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for price and ubication plus phenomenal staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019