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Welcome Arabesque Hostel

2.0 star property

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Close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Welcome Arabesque Hostel provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 67
AED 79 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, Welcome Arabesque Hostel is near a metro station. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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11 Ramses St., Abdel Monaem Ryiad Sq., Cairo

What's nearby

  • 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
    2 min walk - 0.2 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
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt
    Tahrir Square
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • American University of Cairo
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station
    6 min drive
  • Nasser Station
    6 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Executive Lounge Ramses Hilton
    10 min walk
  • Koshary Abou Tarek
    4 min walk
  • Sip
    7 min walk
  • Mazeej Balad
    4 min walk
  • OPIA Lounge & Bar
    10 min walk

About this property

Welcome Arabesque Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, Welcome Arabesque Hostel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Welcome Arabesque Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 5 percent of room rate

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

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: 5 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Welcome Arabesque Hostel Cairo
Welcome Arabesque Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Welcome Arabesque Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome Arabesque Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome Arabesque Hostel on 14 March 2026 start from AED 67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM. Late check-out is available for a 5% fee (subject to availability).

Where is Welcome Arabesque Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Midan Talaat Harb and Tahrir Square. Talaat Harb Street and Mikerinos Pyramid are also within 10 minutes. Nasser Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sadat Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Welcome Arabesque Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent value for money and the staff were extremely helpful. I hope to stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful, the rooms are clean, the reception is friendly and can help with anything. Finally, the location is close to all places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Downtown Cairo! I stayed at Arabsque Hotel during my recent trip to Egypt, and it honestly exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly warm, helpful, and welcoming. They made sure I felt comfortable, gave me great local tips, and were always available whenever I needed anything — whether it was arranging transport, recommending places to eat, or helping with directions. The location is unbeatable — right in Downtown Cairo, walking distance from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. It’s perfect if you want to explore the city on foot or hop into a taxi to nearby attractions. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious for the price. The AC worked perfectly, the Wi-Fi was strong, and the beds were cozy after a long day of sightseeing. The vibe of the hotel is peaceful and traditional, with charming decor that gives you an authentic Egyptian feel. One thing that really stood out was the rooftop terrace — a great spot to relax, have some tea, and soak in the views of Cairo. I even got to meet other travelers there and share some stories. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, centrally located hotel with genuine hospitality and a local touch, Arabsque Hotel is 100% recommended. I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I’m in Cairo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fayez I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees are great, professional, helpful and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Konstantsa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lights not working, broken chair, nosy room, sticky floor, rusty bathroom, bathroom flash doesn’t stop- could hear the water running 24/7.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Momen

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

In downtown Cairo, clean and friendly staff.

I really loved the place, particularly the location because it's exactly located in downtown Cairo. The staff was so friendly and classy and the room was very comfortable and clean, they make sure that the room should be housekeeped every two days and that was nice 🙂. However, I would like to mention two drawbacks, the noice cancelation wasn't that good so you will hear each single car passing through Ramses road, the second drawback is the WiFi internet speed, it was really slow. My overall review is 8 out of 10.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

WALDER

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

Hotel maravilhoso

A primeira impressão é ruim pois o prédio é velho. Mas ao chegar no sexto andar onde fica a recepção é uma graça. Atendentes maravilhosos e solícitos. Amei ficar aqui.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bed for a few hours

Does its job. The breakfast is just the lady boiling an egg and a few slices of bread, even then taking over 30 mins. Location is fine, for us it was the place to rest for a few hours after a flight and before getting to a nicer accommodation. Room was clean with basic necessities, the traffic noise was so loud it was hard to get sleep in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Gabriel

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

Muy buen hotel

El personal muy simpático, nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos y charlamos un montón. La habitación esta limpia, el agua caliente funciona, se puede dejar las valijas y pagar con tarjeta.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

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

اقامة جيدة جداً بميزانية معقولة.

فندق قريب من وسط البلد نظافة جيدة والعاملين بالاستقبال متعاونين واخلاقهم عالية جداً خاصة الأستاذ أنس.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

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

Excellence to book a gain

it's a very quite place and the hotel team was very cooperative and good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tolunay

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel israel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jamil

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tamer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hesham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maysara bayoumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hesham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMY, Daytona beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021