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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

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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 March (£5). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is January (£29).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Friday (£7). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £34.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as £3, rising to an average cost of £28, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £10 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 £3/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £3/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairo, the cheapest rate recently found was £10/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 32 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 32 days ahead was £6 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

Discover affordable stays in Cairo that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairo can be found for as low as £8 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Wake Up! Cairo Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025
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.
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33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£8
Avg. per night
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£8
Avg. per night
6 Bank Misr Street,Off Sherif St.Front of the Central Bank of Egypt., Cairo, Egypt
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£8
Avg. per night
23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£10
Avg. per night
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£10
Avg. per night
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£13
Avg. per night
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£14
Avg. per night
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£18
Avg. per night
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
7.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£38
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Cairo

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairo to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairo at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Cairo. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
2 stars and under
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt

Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Cairo. There are 7,049 properties in Cairo and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairo is £20/night.
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P.O. Box 44 Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt
8.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£62
Avg. per night
Po Box 138 Orman, El Missaha Square Dokki, Giza Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£101
Avg. per night
Eastern Ring Road, Cairo, Egypt
10.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£158
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairo

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
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Facts about staying in Cairo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    The average price for a hostel in Cairo is £20/night. A good hostel deal in Cairo would be for £17/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £5/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in April, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in March 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, Dahab Hostel is currently the best, based on 214 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    Meramees Hostel is 11.3 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 Cecilia Hostel. Just 0.2 mi separate Cecilia Hostel from Tahrir Square, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,788 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Cecilia Hostel a score of 8.7/10.

  • 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 “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    1 hostel in Cairo currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Cecilia Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in Cairo with this amenity.

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