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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 April (C$ 16). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is November (C$ 191).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Friday (C$ 14). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is C$ 92.

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 C$ 11 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 C$ 11 per night. There is currently one property in Cairo that can be booked for this price. Mesho Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairo. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025
Out of the hostels in Cairo we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
43 Sherif St, 3rd Floor, Cairo, Egypt
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 11
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
C$ 11
Avg. per night
33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 12
Avg. per night
23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 13
Avg. per night
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 14
Avg. per night
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 15
Avg. per night
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 25
Avg. per night
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 29
Avg. per night
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 44
Avg. per night
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
12.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 68
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 11 July 2025.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Cairo. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
3 stars
1 Abou al hool street, Cairo, Egypt
C$ 68
43 Sherif St, 3rd Floor, Cairo, Egypt
C$ 11
2 stars and under
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
C$ 15
10 Mohamed Helmy Ibrahim St., Cairo, Egypt
C$ 29
47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt
C$ 14
2 Champollion Road, Cairo, Egypt
C$ 44
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo, Egypt
C$ 25

Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Cairo. There are 7,453 properties in Cairo and price data was last updated on 11 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairo is C$ 44/night.
Eastern Ring Road, Cairo, Egypt
17.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 282
Avg. per night
Sakkara Road 20, Cairo, Egypt
17.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 34
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 11 July 2025.
Use the map to find hostels in Cairo that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. Clicking on a hostel name will take you to a page with pricing, reviews, and more useful information.

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 11 July 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

    On average, it’s C$ 45/night for a hostel in Cairo, though C$ 39/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for C$ 5/night in Cairo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in November (the most expensive month). Booking in April (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

    Tahrir Square Hostel boasts a 8.9/10 review rating from 1,717 users, making it the best hostel in Cairo.

  • What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

    It is 17.8 km to get from Cairo Airport to Mesho Inn (the nearest Cairo hostel to the airport).

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

    Tahrir Square Hostel is the most popular hostel in Cairo that’s close to Tahrir Square (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.0 km from Tahrir Square Hostel to Tahrir Square. While there may be other hostels near Tahrir Square, Tahrir Square Hostel is highly rated (8.9/10) by 1,717 users.

  • Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Cairo hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Cairo.

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

    Yes, there is a hostel in Cairo with “Pool” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 1 hostel have the “Pool” amenity in the Cairo area. Cecilia Hostel is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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