Cairo Castle Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Khan el-Khalili in Cairo

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Free daily continental breakfast
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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33 Ramsis Street, Cairo, 00000
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 40 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.With a stay at this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Egyptian National Railways Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Talaat Harb Street. St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church and Royal Chariots Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Al-Azhar University - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cairo Ramses Station - 4 min walk
  • Shuhada Station - 5 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waheed - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hamed El Eskandrani - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Omda Cafe | قهوة العمدة - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪قهوة امان - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪قهوة الفجالة الكبرى - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cairo Castle Hostel

Hostel near Khan el-Khalili in Cairo
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Cairo Castle Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Cairo Castle Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cairo Castle
Cairo Castle Hostel Cairo
Cairo Castle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cairo Castle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cairo Castle Hostel to the airport?

Cairo Castle Hostel is 11 mi (31-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cairo Castle Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Cairo Castle Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge (one-way).

Does Cairo Castle Hostel offer free breakfast?

Cairo Castle Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cairo Castle Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Cairo Castle Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Cairo Castle Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Cairo Castle Hostel have a pool?

Cairo Castle Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Cairo Castle Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Cairo Castle Hostel to downtown Cairo?

Cairo Castle Hostel is 1.4 mi away from Cairo.

Cairo Castle Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Central, fairly basic but clean

Good downtown location, just minutes away from Egyptian museum. On the 15th floor of an aging building, with good views. I stayed in an ensuite room - clean, if not much space. Bathroom looked fairly new and was clean. Balcony doors don't close well and provide poor insulation - a lot of noise coming from outside traffic and a lot of cold in winter. They provided a heater thanks to which I got through the night fine. Staff are nice even if not all speak English - Radwa does and is very helpful. She helped me with a tour - the driver didn't speak much English but if you know exactly what you want, or take the preset itinerary, it is a good value if you want to get to harder-to-reach places. She also helped me get a train ticket (though note their middle man slaps 100LE commission on top of the ticket price).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is on the 15th floor and the elevator sometimes is very slow. The location is great as it is near to Egyptian Museum etc. Also, the owners can arrange local tours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Felipe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Cairo castle hotel were very friendly and helpful! Made it a pleasure to stay. Good place on a budget and very close to downtown Cairo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

KSB, Mumbai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time at the Cairo Castle Hostel. For the rate, the rooms are all well maintained and have good amenities. Certain times I felt that certain things could have been cleaner, but it was made up for by the hospitality and warmth of the staff. I often felt like I was just another one of the their friends, and it was easy to interact with them without feeling like they wanted anything in return. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

lee, Santa Cruz, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were the NICEST people I have ever met, especially the elevator man who would bring me a plastic chair when I was standing outside waiting for a tour, and the hotel staff who would bring me a cold smoothie when I returned tired and sweaty. They always wanted to know how my day went and made helpful suggestions. The room was clean and comfortable in the old building. It was not fancy but adequate and a joy because of the staff. I felt like I was leaving family after 5 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great choice. We had the best time in there, it's such a friendly place. The room is big and clean and modern. The staff are the best, they invited us to Radwa's, the owner, birthday party and offered us food, cake and drinks. We danced, laughed and had a great time. The place is just a walking distance from the Nile River and the Egyptian museum. It is also so close to tahrir Square where the Egyptian revolution took place. Loved it and highy recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time in this place. It's very clean and modern. The staff is friendly and they allowed me to keep my luggage all day until my flight time which was later in the night. They also arrange tours around Egypt with really great prices. I recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Jean-Michel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price ! Room was clean with a good view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019