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The Australian Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Tahrir Square

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City view
Terrace/patio
Daily continental breakfast (USD 2 per person)
Quadruple Room (shared bathroom) | Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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23 Abd El khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, 11511
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

  • 35 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )

  • 25 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (shared bathroom )

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (shared bathroom )

  • 20 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Located in Downtown Cairo, The Australian Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. This 15-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪كاريبو - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Australian Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Tahrir Square
Guests of The Australian Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 11 per vehicle one-way, as well as an area shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
32-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Australian Hostel Cairo
Australian Hostel
Australian Cairo
The Australian Hostel Cairo
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Australian Hostel?

The Australian Hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around The Australian Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Cairo within a short 14-minute walk of Tahrir Square and also 15 minutes on foot from Egyptian Museum. You'll also find Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Australian Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does The Australian Hostel include a casino?

No, The Australian Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Australian Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Australian Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a library plus some rooms include city views.

Are there hot tubs at The Australian Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Australian Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Australian Hostel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Australian Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Australian Hostel.

Does The Australian Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to The Australian Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Australian Hostel is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 11.8 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is located 27.3 mi away (47-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Australian Hostel?

No, at The Australian Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

The Australian Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daesung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
기본적으로 있을 것들이 다 있습니다. 위치도 좋고 사람에 따라서는 큰길가이기 때문에 조금 시끄럽다고 여길 수 있는데, 위치를 고려하면 문제가 될 정도는 아니라고 생각합니다. 다만 고양이들이 좀 돌아다니는데, 크게 문제가 되진 않습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tze Hsuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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