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About this property

Located in the heart of Cairo, this hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Egyptian Museum and the Nile. It has a terrace and rooms with a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms at the Cecilia Hostel are simply furnished and have wooden flooring, air conditioning, ironing facilities and a mosquito net. Some rooms have a private bathroom. The Cecilia serves a large breakfast prepared with local, seasonal ingredients. It also has a spacious terrace and a bar where guests can watch sports. The Cecilia also has a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk where guests can arrange visits to local museums and attractions. Excursions to the Pyramids, Giza and Sakkara can also be arranged. There are bus stops nearby, and Tahrir Square and the American University of Cairo are within a 3-minute walk of the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
4 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maley
    Spain Spain
    The staff were really friendly and the views from the terrace are amazing. Plus, they have a guitar :).
  • Tom
    Belgium Belgium
    Staff are amazing! Location is the perfect base to explore downtown, close to metro which is fast and safe. Cecilia is housed in a charming old building. Rooms have AC, beds are clean. Terrace is a nice play to hang out.
  • Masayuki
    Japan Japan
    The staff were all very kind and friendly and we had a great time!
  • Fatima-zahra
    France France
    I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. It’s very clean and the beds are comfortable. The location is perfect - right in downtown and just a 5 minute walk from the metro station. I especially enjoyed the breakfast on the rooftop, which offered...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel was in a great location just a short walk from Tahrir square. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and when we had a problem with one of the rooms they quickly resolved it which made the stay comfortable.
  • Johnson
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very nicely family, family business all people are good
  • Gentilini
    Italy Italy
    The staff is the highlight! All'aperto kind friendly and welcoming! Shared spaces are lovely and super clean. Breakfast delicious. Location right in the spot ! Thank you for the lovely stay
  • Derthick
    United States United States
    Friendly helpful people. Easy walk to Egyptian Museum. Good coffee houses and restaurants nearby. Terrific value for money. Old building in the old part of Cairo but very clean
  • Zhaolin
    China China
    ola, Sara, Josh, Lily. I love this family, they all kind and friendly.
  • Shabbir
    France France
    خلي ولي!!!😂 Everything's Amazing! Really really loved every minute of the stay! It had got everything you need, for the price you pay. Sarah is an absolute sweetheart, the biggest SRK fan in the world!!! George, Ula and others are also absolute...

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House rules

Cecilia Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per child, per night
Cot always available
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note per local law, Egyptians and Arab nationalities are not allowed to stay in the Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room.

Egyptian and Arab national couples must present marriage certificates in order to stay in the same room together.

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.

Please inform Cecilia Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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