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Castle Hostel

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

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Terrace/patio
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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53 Nubar Street, Abdeen, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4280120
  • Place, American University of Cairo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

  • 70 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double with private bathroom New section

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin with shared bathroom, New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin with shared bathroom, New section

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple with private bathroom New section | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple with private bathroom New section

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Located in Downtown Cairo, Castle Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. This 11-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Talaat Harb Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CaiRoma - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koshary El Tahrir - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bab El Ward | باب الورد - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Castle Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Tahrir Square
Guests staying at Castle Hostel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a garden. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Dining areas, sitting areas, and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property only accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Castle Hostel?

Castle Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Castle Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Cairo within a short 8-minute walk of Tahrir Square and also 15 minutes on foot from Egyptian Museum. You'll also find Talaat Harb Street and Abdeen Palace less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Castle Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Castle Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, Castle Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Castle Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Castle Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as free breakfast and a rooftop terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Castle Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Castle Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Castle Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Castle Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Castle Hostel.

Does Castle Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Castle Hostel?

The closest major airport to Castle Hostel is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 12.7 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is located 27 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Castle Hostel?

Yes, every room at Castle Hostel comes with a deck.

Castle Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
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Reviews

8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025