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Dahab hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Egyptian Museum, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo

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Terrace/patio
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (Not for Egyptian nor Arab nationals) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cairo Tower
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, towels, soap

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (Not for Egyptian nor Arab nationals) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (Not for Egyptian nor Arab nationals)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Heart of Cairo.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll find Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Midan Talaat Harb and Talaat Harb Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cairo Ramses Station - 5 min drive
  • Sadat Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪بيتزا هت - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪هارديز - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dahab hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo
As a guest of Dahab hostel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Dahab hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
Dahab hostel offers 39 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (EGP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: EGP 25 for adults and EGP 25 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EGP 25 for adults and EGP 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Secured self parking fee: EGP 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Dahab hostel Cairo
Dahab hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dahab hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dahab hostel to the airport?

Dahab hostel is 12.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dahab hostel?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dahab hostel on Jun 11, 2025 start from $7.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dahab hostel have an airport shuttle?

Dahab hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EGP 200 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Dahab hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dahab hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EGP 25 for adults and EGP 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Dahab hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Dahab hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Dahab hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for EGP 30 per day.

Does Dahab hostel have a pool?

Dahab hostel does not have a pool.

Does Dahab hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Dahab hostel to downtown Cairo?

Dahab hostel is 0.3 mi away from Cairo.

Dahab hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty typically hostel. Nice staff. It’s all outdoors, on a rooftop, so not sure how comfortable that would be in the summer. WiFi was decent. They had staff continually cleaning the bathrooms and showers. Room was fine, nothing spectacular, or horrible. Really close to the Egyptian museum, not far from a subway stop. Lots of restaurant options within walking distance, even a couple of bars and drinkies next door (one of the few places to purchase alcohol).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is quite good, as it's a very short walk to a nearby supermarket and a liquor store, a bit further away is Sadat metro station and various places to eat. Plenty of showers and toilets. Kitchen was equipped for real cooking and has a fridge. Plenty of sitting places around the open areas. I'm not sure what the smoking policy is but guests smoke everywhere. I was in a room with 2 beds but it had no shelves nor a table or any storage to put stuff in or on. The door had a wide enough gap between the jamb and the lock to require two turns of the lock to lock it securely. If someone was smoking at a neighbouring door, the smoke would sometimes penetrate thru the gap. Sound insulation of patch strip of metal around the room window is nonexistent, and two rooms I've been to had the same flaw, so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Lift works but the minder has to be called by reception to send it up to the 6th floor. Too many cats wandering around. Allergics beware! Breakfast for 50LE was minimal. Heritage hostel serves a slightly better breakfast and it's included but it has its own foibles (see my review of it on booking)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the unfortunate to meet scamers in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will definitely be the place I'll be staying at when I come back to Egypt. The staff, the people, the place, everything is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My single room had only a comfortable clean bed, a light and a fan. The room and the bathroom were very clean. The staff was friendly, and the hostel had a nice vibe. It was centrally located was in the middle of busy area. Very safe and walkable. I only had one dislike. The elevator only goes to the 6th floor, however the hostel is on the 7th floor. So you have to walk up about 20 winding stairs with luggage. There is no call button to to summon the elevator up. The staff has to call to the elevator man to sent the elevator up. I felt stuck a few times because he stepped away. A staff member then has to go down 7 flight to bring the elevator up. Once I had to walk down myself. For.that reason I would not stay here again, as I am a senior and have a knee inplant. Other than that issue my stay was good.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time at Dahab hostel and I would go back again :) The location is perfect, the people there are super nice and the rooms are clean and have everything you need. The terrace is also amazing to relax within the hectic city
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

yassine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yassine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is lovely! Made friends from different nationalities The rooftop is windy and a great place to chill Cats are all around which is cool cause i love cats Staff are so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the best time at the Dahab hostel, would really recommend it for your stay in Cairo. All the employees are very friendly and helpful. The terrace is very nice and you can have good cheap breakfast on the roof if you like. The rooms are clean. Overall I would definitely recommend it and for sure stay there again if I go back to Cairo!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Maryam

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for layovers

I got in early from a trip to siwa and I was able to check in early yet they also let you store your items and take a shower if room is not available. Very friendly perfect for a quick layover in Cairo or to be in the center of all the action with walking distance to Egyptian museum.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mateusz

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great little place with an amazing rooftop, very friendly and helpful staff, good location, tasty breakfast and great atmosphere. Unfortunately the amount of mosquitoes is just something else - we could barely get any rest as the whole night you just fight with the annoying beasts. Because of that I would definitely choose another place next time. Shame!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alan Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Wi-Fi into the room.

I was there for 2 days, the staff are so friendly, but there no Wi-Fi into the room and the room's wall was so terrible. The staffs was smoking Marijuana beside me near the reception when i was there using the Wi-Fi
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicomedes Jacinto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. For being a hostal it is super clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this place! Bohemian and laid back. Lots of adorable cats who are super friendly. Great breakfast! I was super cold in my room (no heat), but I didn’t pack for winter very well either. Old fashioned (but quick) elevator takes you to 7th floor, you walk up to the 8th. You cannot call for the elevator to go down (sometimes you’re lucky and it’s there and sometimes not). I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was good day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a very convenient location between the musem and Talaat Harb square. The rooftop is very quiet and relaxing. The staff are friendly. The rooms are very basic and there is no breakfast or coffee, but of course, it’s a hostel, so that’s expected. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroll, Montreal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is lovely. Great roof patio with view of the city. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are basic but still confortable. Showers are huge with good pressure, one of the best I’ve seen in Egypt. The area around is nice too, you can walk to everything. I definitely recommend this hostel :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019