In Cairo (Downtown Cairo)
With a stay at Cairo Castle Hostel in Cairo (Downtown Cairo), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Khan el-Khalili and Tahrir Square. This hostel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Pyramid of Khufu.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site. This hostel also features a television in a common area and a reception hall.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Arabic, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
17.8 km / 11 mi
Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.)
44.9 km / 27.9 mi
What's nearby
Egyptian National Railways Museum
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Talaat Harb Street
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Royal Chariots Museum
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Midan Ataba
1.6 km / 1 mi
Kefre, the second pyramid
1.6 km / 1 mi
Tell el-Amarna
2 km / 1.2 mi
Sixth of October Bridge
2 km / 1.2 mi
October War Panorama
2 km / 1.2 mi
Al-Hakim Mosque
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Midan Talaat Harb
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Bab al-Futuh
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
El Kharazaty
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Al Fustat Garden
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Djoser's Pyramid
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
No cribs (infant beds)
Languages spoken
Arabic
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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