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EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Exterior
Restaurant
Family Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6 El shawarby st, 01060440761, Cairo, Cairo, 11511
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basic Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll find Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬3 min walk

About this property

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This Cairo hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and slippers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (120 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 500 per person (one-way)

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
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. 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.

Property is also known as

Cairo Plaza Hotel Cairo
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel to the airport?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel is 12.2 mi (34-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 EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel on Apr 1, 2026 start from $34, 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 EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EGP 500 per person, one-way.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel have a pool?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel does not have a pool.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel to downtown Cairo?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Cairo.

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