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Castle Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Tahrir Square

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Close to Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum, Castle Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$40
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double with private bathroom New section

Double with private bathroom New section

Double with private bathroom New section

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin with shared bathroom, New section

Twin with shared bathroom, New section

Twin with shared bathroom, New section

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple with private bathroom New section

Triple with private bathroom New section

Triple with private bathroom New section

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Luxury Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Downtown Cairo, a neighbourhood in Cairo, Castle Hostel is near the airport and near a metro station. Giza Pyramid Complex and Great Sphinx of Giza are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting.
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Map
53 Nubar Street, Abdeen, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4280120

What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tahrir Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Talaat Harb Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 7 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CaiRoma - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bagah | بجه - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bab El-Louk Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koshary El Tahrir - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Castle Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Located close to Egyptian Museum, Castle Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Castle Hostel boast perks, such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel Cairo Cairo
Castle Hotel Cairo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Castle Hotel Cairo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Hostel?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Hostel on 23 Jan 2026 start from NZ$40.36, including 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.

How much is parking at Castle Hostel?

Castle Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Castle Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Castle Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Castle Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Castle Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. Talaat Harb Street and Abdeen Palace are also within 10 minutes. Mohamed Naguib Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sadat Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Castle Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Reviews

8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025