Castle Hostel

City centre hostel within easy reach of Tahrir Square

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January 2026
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February 2026
Castle Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Mohamed Naguib Station is 7 minutes and Sadat Station is 8 minutes.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Premium bedding
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Hairdryer
£17
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 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
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

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
Double with private bathroom New section | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

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
Twin with shared bathroom, New section | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Twin with shared bathroom, New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin with shared bathroom, New section | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Twin with shared bathroom, New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Triple with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 45 min drive
  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Giza Suburbs Station - 7 min drive
  • Bashteel Station - 7 min drive
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 7 min walk
  • Sadat Station - 8 min walk
  • Saad Zaghloul Station - 13 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Castle Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Mohamed Naguib Station is 7 minutes and Sadat Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property only accepts cash.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Castle Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Castle Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Castle Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Castle Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Castle Hostel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Castle Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Castle Hostel?

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

What is there to do at Castle Hostel and nearby?

Castle Hostel has a garden.

Does Castle Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

What's the area around Castle Hostel like?

Castle Hostel is in Downtown Cairo, a short 7-minute walk from Mohamed Naguib Station and 8 minutes' walk from Tahrir Square.

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Castle Hostel Reviews

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