What is the cost of a hostel in Cairo?

On average, it’s $48/night for a hostel in Cairo, though $39/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $3/night in Cairo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in October (the most expensive month). Booking in February (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Cairo?

Based on our data, Cairo Moon Hostel is the best Cairo hostel, with a rating of 9.5/10 from 100 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Cairo Airport?

If you’re looking for hostels in Cairo that aren’t far from Cairo Airport, then the closest one is Cairo Moon Hostel, which is 11.1 mi away.

What is the most popular hostel in Cairo closest to Heliopolis Palace?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Heliopolis Palace while in Cairo, then opt for the popular Cairo Moon Hostel with a 9.5/10 review score from 100 users. The distance from Heliopolis Palace to Cairo Moon Hostel is 5.3 mi.

Should I stay in a Cairo hostel?

Staying at a hostel in Cairo is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

Affordable Cairo Hostels From $12/night

Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is June ($3). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is October ($94).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Tuesday ($6). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $57.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as $4, rising to an average cost of $35, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $23 for a 4-star hostel in Cairo for tonight.

How much is a Cairo hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairo this weekend for as little as $4/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $9/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairo, the cheapest rate recently found was $19/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 29 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 29 days ahead was $10 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Cairo for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Cecilia Hostel

47 El-Falaky Street, Cairo, Egypt

0.3 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$12

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Hostels in Cairo

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairo

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairo is June ($3). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairo is October ($94).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairo?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairo is Tuesday ($6). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $57.

How much is a hostel in Cairo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairo tonight starting as low as $4, rising to an average cost of $35, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $23 for a 4-star hostel in Cairo for tonight.

How much is a Cairo hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 29 days before your trip to Cairo. The lowest price found when booking 29 days ahead was $10 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairo, Egypt

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Cairo for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hostel prices in Cairo

An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Cairo. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.

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Other accommodations in Cairo

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Cairo. There are 6,461 properties in Cairo and price data was last updated on February 22, 2026. The average price for a hotel in Cairo is $47/night.

Where to stay in Cairo

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Cairo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on February 22, 2026.

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Facts about staying in Cairo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on February 22, 2026.

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