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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Tuesday (£4). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £19.

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.
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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 £5 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Freedom Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on 25 July 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.
Freedom Hostel
Freedom Hostel

Freedom Hostel

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
£5
Avg. per night
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Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£7
Avg. per night
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The Australian Hostel
The Australian Hostel

The Australian Hostel

23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£7
Avg. per night
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Cecilia Hostel
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£7
Avg. per night
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Dahab Hostel
Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£8
Avg. per night
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Arabian Nights Hostel
Arabian Nights Hostel

Arabian Nights Hostel

10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria St., Cairo, Egypt
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£9
Avg. per night
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Meramees Hostel
Meramees Hostel

Meramees Hostel

32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£13
Avg. per night
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Isis Hostel 2
Isis Hostel 2

Isis Hostel 2

10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£16
Avg. per night
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Museum Plaza Hostel
Museum Plaza Hostel

Museum Plaza Hostel

2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£24
Avg. per night
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Guardian Guest House
Guardian Guest House

Guardian Guest House

1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
7.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£37
Avg. per night
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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 July 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
Guardian Guest House
Guardian Guest House

Guardian Guest House

1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
£37
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2 stars and under
Dahab Hostel
Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
£8
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Arabian Nights Hostel
Arabian Nights Hostel

Arabian Nights Hostel

10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria St., Cairo, Egypt
£9
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Isis Hostel 2
Isis Hostel 2

Isis Hostel 2

10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
£16
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Cecilia Hostel
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
£7
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Museum Plaza Hostel
Museum Plaza Hostel

Museum Plaza Hostel

2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
£24
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Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Cairo. There are 7,489 properties in Cairo and price data was last updated on 25 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairo is .
Safir Hotel Cairo
Safir Hotel Cairo

Safir Hotel Cairo

Po Box 138 Orman, El Missaha Square Dokki, Giza Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£65
Avg. per night
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Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo

Eastern Ring Road, Cairo, Egypt
10.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£155
Avg. per night
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Jaz Pyramids Resort
Jaz Pyramids Resort

Jaz Pyramids Resort

P.O. Box 44 Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt
8.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£40
Avg. per night
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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 July 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 July 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    The average price for a hostel in Cairo is £16/night. A good hostel deal in Cairo would be for £15/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £6/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 July 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 1,848 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

  • 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. 267 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 “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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