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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairo including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is March ($23). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is January ($127).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Friday ($29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $148.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as $7, rising to an average cost of $59, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $20 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 $6/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $6/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairo, the cheapest rate recently found was $21/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 $13 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 $16 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
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Cairo we've come across for the dates selected. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
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33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$16
Avg. per night
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
6 Bank Misr Street,Off Sherif St.Front of the Central Bank of Egypt., Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$27
Avg. per night
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
12.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$78
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.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Cairo. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
6 Bank Misr Street,Off Sherif St.Front of the Central Bank of Egypt., Cairo, Egypt
2 stars and under
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt

Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Cairo.
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P.O. Box 44 Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt
13.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$128
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.
Whether you're visiting Cairo for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

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?

    On average, it’s $42/night for a hostel in Cairo, though $35/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $10/night in Cairo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in April (the most expensive month). Booking in March (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

    With an average review score of 8.8 (out of 10) from 214 HotelsCombined users, Dahab Hostel is considered the best Cairo hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    Venice Hosokawaya is 17.8 km away from Cairo Airport, making it the closest Cairo hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

    Hostels in Cairo tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Cairo hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

  • Does Cairo have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 1 Cairo hostel lists “Pool” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Cairo with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Cecilia Hostel.

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