Cairo Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Cairo cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Cairo, Egypt range from $4 to $85/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 64 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 7, Oct 8.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7.

At $4/night and up, Cairo is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Egypt.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 29 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T03:55:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 7 (one night),October 8 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Cairo

Where to stay

Downtown Cairo (Wust el-Balad), around Talaat Harb Street and within walking distance of Tahrir Square, has the densest cluster of budget hostels and sits on the Metro network for quick access to Giza and Islamic Cairo. If you want to be closer to Khan el-Khalili and Al-Muizz Street, a few hostels have opened in Islamic Cairo itself, though the trade-off is fewer food options after 10 p.m.

Getting around

The Cairo Metro costs very little per ride and Line 2 gets you from downtown to Giza Station in 20 minutes. It is far faster than road traffic and runs until midnight.
Book Grand Egyptian Museum entry online before you arrive. Weekend walk-in queues routinely add 90 minutes and timed slots sell out by Thursday afternoon.
Use Careem or Uber instead of street taxis. Unmetered cabs quote tourists three to five times the local fare, and the apps lock in the price before you get in.

When to go

Prices are lowest June through August when the heat regularly hits 40C and tourist numbers drop. Hostels fill fastest October through February, especially around Christmas and New Year, when European visitors drive up rates across the board.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Cairo cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7. Dorm beds currently range from $4 to $85/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Cairo?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Cairo include October 7, October 8.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Cairo?

HostelHound currently tracks 64 hostels in Cairo, Egypt.

Is Cairo affordable compared to other hostel cities in Egypt?

Cairo is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Egypt, with dorm prices starting from $4/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Cairo?

Downtown Cairo (Wust el-Balad), around Talaat Harb Street and within walking distance of Tahrir Square, has the densest cluster of budget hostels and sits on the Metro network for quick access to Giza and Islamic Cairo. If you want to be closer to Khan el-Khalili and Al-Muizz Street, a few hostels have opened in Islamic Cairo itself, though the trade-off is fewer food options after 10 p.m.

What is the best time of year to visit Cairo?

Prices are lowest June through August when the heat regularly hits 40C and tourist numbers drop. Hostels fill fastest October through February, especially around Christmas and New Year, when European visitors drive up rates across the board.