Great Alexander Hostel
1.0 star property

Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square
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Great Alexander Hostel

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Exterior
Triple Room
Quadruple Room | Bathroom
Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Great Alexander Hostel

10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Your area essentials

165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Popular LocationTalaat Harb Street5 min walk
  • Popular LocationEgyptian Museum17 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairo Rames Station18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTahrir Square18 min walk
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Room options

Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cairo

Great Alexander Hostel is located in Downtown Cairo, a neighbourhood in Cairo. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and City Stars. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 17 min walk
  • Tahrir Square - 18 min walk
  • American University of Cairo - 18 min walk
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • كوستا كوفى - 6 min walk
  • كاريبو - 1 min walk
  • دجاج كنتاكى - 4 min walk
  • ماكدونالدز - 5 min walk
  • ماكدونالدز - 6 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

Hostel located in Downtown Cairo
Close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Great Alexander Hostel provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Great Alexander Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 300 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 300 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Alexander Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Alexander Hostel?

Great Alexander Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Alexander Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Great Alexander Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EGP 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Great Alexander Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Talaat Harb Street, Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Royal Chariots Museum and Sixth of October Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Cairo Rames Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Great Alexander Hostel Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel with basic breakfast , the free wifi was good too . it is located in a live area , enjoyed here .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Migul, Madrid, SP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acceptable room in a very good location for a fair rate it was clean and breakfast was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

MA, Dubai, UAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my short stay here and recommend it to budget traveler like central located hostel clean and good value .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recomended hostel .
acceptable home well located at the center of the city .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Budget stay
Nice hostel at good location for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019