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Great Alexander Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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Interior
Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Triple Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Quadruple Room | Breakfast area | Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room | City view

Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll find Talaat Harb Street and Royal Chariots Museum. Also, Midan Talaat Harb is within half a mile (1 km) and Egyptian Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Attaba Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Chesa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Great Alexander Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This Cairo hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Great Alexander Hostel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 300 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 300 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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
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. No onsite parking is available.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Alexander Hostel to the airport?

Great Alexander Hostel is 12.5 mi (36-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great Alexander Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Great Alexander Hostel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EGP 300 per vehicle.

Does Great Alexander Hostel offer free breakfast?

Great Alexander Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Alexander Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Great Alexander Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Great Alexander Hostel have a pool?

Great Alexander Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Great Alexander Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Great Alexander Hostel to downtown Cairo?

Great Alexander Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Cairo.

Great Alexander Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice Budget stay

Nice hostel at good location for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel with basic breakfast , the free wifi was good too . it is located in a live area , enjoyed here .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Migul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acceptable room in a very good location for a fair rate it was clean and breakfast was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my short stay here and recommend it to budget traveler like central located hostel clean and good value .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

recomended hostel .

acceptable home well located at the center of the city .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019