Six budget hostels run by one local team: five in Downtown Cairo, a short walk from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum, and one on Masbat Bay in Dahab. Dorm beds from $7, private rooms from $15.
The same team and the same WhatsApp number for all six. Pick by area, budget and room type, or compare all our dorms from $7.
| Hostel | Area | From | Dorms | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo House Hostel | 20 Adly Street, Downtown Cairo | $7 dorm bed | Yes | Budget travellers and first visits |
| Travelers House Hostel | 43 Sherif Street, Downtown Cairo | $7 dorm bed | Female and male dorms | Solo travellers, women-only dorm |
| Dar Cairo Hostel | 43 Sherif Street, Downtown Cairo | $7 dorm bed | Female and male dorms | Renovated rooms, a double bed studio |
| Sufi House Hostel | 43 Sherif Street, Downtown Cairo | $7 dorm bed | Yes, female and male | Budget travellers, couples and friends |
| Nour Hostel | 34 Talaat Harb Street, 6th floor | $30 private room | No, private rooms only | Couples and small families |
| Manzzel Dahab Hostel | Masbat Bay, Dahab | $25 private studio | No, private studios | Divers and long stays by the Red Sea |
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Dorm beds from $7
Dorm beds from $7
Dorm beds from $7
Dorm beds from $7
Private rooms from $30
Private studios from $25
All five are within about five minutes’ walk of each other in Downtown Cairo. Manzzel Dahab is on Masbat Bay in Dahab.
A quick guide from our reception team.
A dorm bed at Cairo House is $7, the same as at Travelers House and Dar Cairo.
Book a bed in the women-only dorm at Travelers House or Dar Cairo, each with a personal locker.
Sufi House has female and male dorms from $7 and private rooms from $19, including a twin with a balcony and a 4-bed room. Nour has a double for $30.
Triple rooms are $27 at Travelers House and Dar Cairo, and $40 at Cairo House and Nour.
All five Cairo hostels are in Downtown. Our guide to where to stay in Cairo explains why it is an easy first base.
Manzzel Dahab has private studios on Masbat Bay, close to the dive centres.
The same simple rules in all our Cairo hostels.
Book with the hostel team: local guides and pick-up from your hostel.
Skip the Cairo traffic and taxi haggling after a long flight. Book a private transfer from Cairo International Airport (CAI) straight to your hostel.
Our local guides for the areas around our hostels.
Downtown, Zamalek and other areas, compared. Read the guide
Every sight on one map, with walking times. See Cairo attractions
The Blue Hole, Lagoon and Sinai trips. See Dahab attractions
Cafés, old buildings and markets near our hostels. Downtown guide
Our five Downtown hostels on one page. Cairo hostels
Tips for staying in Dahab. Dahab hostels
A dorm bed is $7 a night at Cairo House, Travelers House and Dar Cairo. Prices can change in busy seasons, so message us to confirm your dates.
Yes. Travelers House, Dar Cairo, Sufi House and Cairo House each have a female-only dorm, $7 a bed, with its own bathroom and a locker for every bed.
No. In our Cairo hostels you can order breakfast for an extra charge. Manzzel Dahab does not serve breakfast.
Yes. Travelers House, Dar Cairo and Sufi House share the building at 43 Sherif Street, and Cairo House (20 Adly Street) and Nour (34 Talaat Harb Street) are a few minutes away on foot.
In our Cairo hostels check-in is from 12:00 noon and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Message us on WhatsApp at +20 104 053 0592. It is the same number for all six hostels, and booking direct gets you our best price.
Yes. Book a private airport transfer and the driver takes you to the hostel door.
Tell us your dates and what you love, and our local team will suggest the right tours and Nile cruises.
