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The Australian Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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City view
Property entrance
Quadruple Room (shared bathroom) | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Daily continental breakfast (USD 2 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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23 Abd El khaleq Sarwat Downtown 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.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )

  • 25 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (shared bathroom )

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (shared bathroom )

  • 20 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

  • 35 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Heart of Cairo.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll find Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and Royal Chariots Museum 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

  • Nasser Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Australian Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum in Cairo
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Australian Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Australian Hostel offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Australian Hostel Cairo
Australian Hostel
Australian Cairo
The Australian Hostel Cairo
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Australian Hostel to the airport?

The Australian Hostel is 11.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Australian Hostel have an airport shuttle?

The Australian Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 11 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Australian Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Australian Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Australian Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Australian Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Australian Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Australian Hostel have a pool?

The Australian Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Australian Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Australian Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Australian Hostel to downtown Cairo?

The Australian Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Cairo.

Reviews

The Australian Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daesung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
기본적으로 있을 것들이 다 있습니다. 위치도 좋고 사람에 따라서는 큰길가이기 때문에 조금 시끄럽다고 여길 수 있는데, 위치를 고려하면 문제가 될 정도는 아니라고 생각합니다. 다만 고양이들이 좀 돌아다니는데, 크게 문제가 되진 않습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tze Hsuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025