What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

The average price for a hostel in Cairo is £17/night. A good hostel deal in Cairo would be for £16/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £7/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in August, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in November is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo.

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 1,917 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.0/10.

What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

Arabian Nights Hostel is 9.9 mi 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 Tahrir Square?

The most popular hostel in Cairo that’s close to Tahrir Square is Sun Hostel Cairo. Just 0.1 mi separate Sun Hostel Cairo from Tahrir Square, the city’s most popular attraction. 274 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Sun Hostel Cairo a score of 6.6/10.

Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Cairo on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Cairo offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Cairo have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

9 hostels in Cairo currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Cecilia Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in Cairo with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is November (£7). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is January (£37).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Monday (£6). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is £31.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as £4, rising to an average cost of £34, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £12 for a 4-star hostel in Cairo for tonight.

How much is a Cairo hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairo this weekend for as little as £4/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £5/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairo, the cheapest rate recently found was £15/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 9 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 9 days ahead was £10 per night.

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Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt

0.3 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£10

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Cairo.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is November (£7). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is January (£37).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Monday (£6). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is £31.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as £4, rising to an average cost of £34, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £12 for a 4-star hostel in Cairo for tonight.

How much is a Cairo hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 9 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 9 days ahead was £10 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Cairo for the selected dates. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.

Hostel prices in Cairo

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Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Cairo. There are 6,063 properties in Cairo and price data was last updated on 5 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairo is £17/night.

Where to stay in Cairo

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What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

What is the most popular hostel in Cairo closest to Tahrir Square?

Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

Does Cairo have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

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