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Meramees Hostel

1.5 star property
Victorian hostel near Tahrir Square

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, first-run movies

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

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

  • Talaat Harb Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 4 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CaiRoma - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kazaz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Fruit - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gold Star Gallery Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Meramees Hostel

Victorian hostel near Tahrir Square
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Meramees Hostel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Victorian Cairo hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 32 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • 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
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Meramees Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with first-run movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV
  • First-run movies

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

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 and train station (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 Meramees Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, debit cards, and cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number Yes

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours in January.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Meramees
Meramees Cairo
Meramees Hostel
Meramees Hostel Cairo
Meramees Hotel Cairo
Meramees Hostel Cairo
Meramees Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Meramees Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Meramees Hostel to the airport?

Meramees Hostel 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 Meramees Hostel?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meramees Hostel on Dec 11, 2025 start from $20.93, 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 Meramees Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Meramees Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Meramees Hostel offer free breakfast?

Meramees Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Meramees Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Meramees Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Meramees Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Meramees Hostel have a pool?

Meramees Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Meramees Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Meramees Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Meramees Hostel to downtown Cairo?

Meramees Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Cairo.