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Layla Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Tahrir Square, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo

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Outdoor pool
Amira | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Islamic | Courtyard view
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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20 Safiya Zaghloul, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4262101
  • Place, American University of Cairo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Amira | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Amira

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Islamic | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Islamic

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Violet | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Violet

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sheherazade | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Sheherazade

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Ibn Battuta | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Ibn Battuta

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Folklore | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Folklore

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Golden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Golden Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mamluk | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Mamluk

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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French Lady | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

French Lady

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Cairo hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Cairo Tower and Khan el-Khalili are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Talaat Harb Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Saad Zaghloul Station - 4 min walk
  • Giza Suburbs Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jazz Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪قهوة الليل واخره - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taboula - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Layla Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo
As a guest of Layla Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Layla Hostel also features a garden, 24-hour room service, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Layla Hostel offers 10 accommodations with private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Layla Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 1 per day
  • Pool fee: USD 2 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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Layla Hostel.

Property is also known as

Layla Hostel Cairo
Layla Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Layla Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Layla Hostel to the airport?

Layla Hostel is 13.6 mi (44-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 Layla Hostel?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Layla Hostel on Mar 10, 2026 start from $35, including 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 Layla Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Layla Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Layla Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Layla Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 3 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Layla Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Layla Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Layla Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Layla Hostel have a pool?

Layla Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Layla Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Layla Hostel to downtown Cairo?

Layla Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Cairo.

Layla Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, probably the best hostel I’ve every stayed at in terms of cleanliness, staff, and aesthetics. So beautiful. So sad to leave, seriously loved this place so much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Runlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very beautiful property, delicious traditional Egyptian breakfast for only 3 usd, and cute cats. However, the wifi was almost unusable during our stay, signal was weak for mobile data as well, and the charging outlet was really slow, which caused some inconveniences. Showers were only available on the top floor, and sound insulation was poor for some rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend but makes sure you get the room you want. Expedia lists a private bath on one of their garden rooms, but it does not have the private bath. It must say private bath on the confirmation from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

Highly recommended

I had a fantastic stay at this beautiful hostel in Cairo! The building is a fully renovated 120-year-old home, and it’s absolutely stunning, full of charm and character. We stayed in a private room with a king-size bed and were wowed by the elegant chandelier that gave the space a special touch. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming throughout our stay, always ready to assist with anything we needed. The location is great too — close to Tahrir Square, which made it easy to explore the city. One of the highlights is the peaceful backyard with a pool — a rare gem in Cairo and a perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really charming place, home away from home. A lovely refuge from an otherwise crazy city. Staff super friendly and helpful. Well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jakob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very pretty with great rooms. It's also very clean and the personnel is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

yolande

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre était impecable. Le personnel très gentil. La villa est magnifique. Pour rencontrer des gens c'est top. Le ménage fait régulièrement dans les sanitaires.le petit déjeuner très bien. Seul défaut ce sont les douches propres mais la robinetterie parfois capricieuse donc on a parfois un filet d'eau pour se laver ce qui prend beaucoup de temps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jakob

The hotel is very pretty in an old villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nalia

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

Cálido

Un lugar hermoso y cálido ! El equipo totalmente Top ! El dueño muy atento con los huéspedes y siempre preocupado . Lele y Layla son las estrellas del lugar . Gracias por todo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025