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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Castle Hostel in Cairo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and TV. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and coffee shop. Free parking is available on-site. Convenient Location: Located less than 1 km from Tahrir Square and a 10-minute walk to The Egyptian Museum, the hostel is 16 km from Cairo International Airport. Nearby attractions include Al-Azhar Mosque and Cairo Tower.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Laundry
- Lift
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Frank
Germany
“It’s a nice hostel little place, exceptional clean for Egyptian standard! Mattress was too soft. Liked · I liked the staff especially the kind manager! Big rooms, big place to walk around, nice view, nice little hangout area, breakfast was nice....” - Suleiman
Germany
“Just a heads-up: this is actually a hostel, not a hotel, which is important to know before booking. That said, our stay was pretty good overall! The location is great - right in the heart of downtown, so everything is easily accessible. The...” - Yasmine
France
“Castle hostel exceeded my expectations. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, making me feel right at home. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, with high-quality mattresses ensuring a great night's sleep. Its central location made...” - Ai-chen
Taiwan
“I stay 3 nights in a double beds room and one night in the dorm here. Feel very safe to stay here . The location is good , very close to the museum , just walk about 7 minutes. All the staff in the reception is very helpful , the girl Susu was...” - Wojciech
Poland
“The view from 16th floor was outstanding. The place is located in downtown close to city center on foot. Price of our room and breakfast was very good. The staff working there is very kind and helpful - I liked them all. Our room was specious...” - Mohammed
United Kingdom
“A good hotel with very friendly & helpful staff. Well worth the stay for the price. Good views from the reception window of the Nile. Have a fridge, kettle & microwave in the kitchen for everyone to use. They also have free drinking water in the...” - Jiri
Czech Republic
“great location - you are right in downtown nice view from the balcony the beds are quite comfy and have curtains nice and helpful staff!” - Luyima
United Arab Emirates
“I recommend travellers to stay there,hotel is strategically located and it has a good view. Staff are very helpful 🙂 Salam she booked for me outside food Shimaa good at check in Nada and faten they prepared my breakfast Mustafa always checking...” - Andreea
Romania
“the fact that there was filtered water, the big windows and natural light, the large view over the city, proximity to main attractions, 24 hours reception, staff that was very friendly and supporting, comfortable beds, working internet, breakfast...” - Junhua
China
“a big thumb up to the bro working night shift on February 2, we arrived so late at night and had problems finding the entrance to the hostel, he so kindly came to pick us up and led us to the hostel and we had some fun talks on language learning....”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Mixed bed dormitory room is not dedicated for Egyptian & Arab nationals.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.
Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.