Castle Hostel

Location: 33 B, 15th floor, Ramses St, Marouf Tower, Downtown, Cairo, eg

Star Rating: 7.9 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Check-out: 12:30 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• ATM/banking
• Shopping on site
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Basic Shared Dormitory

  6 Twin Beds

  151-sq-foot soundproofed room, deck/patio with city views

  
  

  Layout - Dining area and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, and a pillow menu

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, a bidet, towels, and soap

  Practical - Laptop workspace

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared accommodation
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Portable fan
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Deck or patio
  • Bed sheets not available

• Traditional Room

  3 Twin Beds

  151-sq-foot soundproofed room, deck/patio with city views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, and a pillow menu

  Bathroom - 6 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Laptop workspace

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared accommodation
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Portable fan
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Deck or patio
  • Bed sheets not available

• Family Room

  The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room With Private Bathroom

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Or Twin Room With View

  This air-conditioned twin/double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Twin Room With City View

  The twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Triple Room With City View

  The triple room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  Featuring parquet floors, a carpeted floor and heating, this triple room includes a private bathroom. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Single Room With Private Bathroom

  This air-conditioned single room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  Rooms are 2 square metres.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Bidet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Body soap

• Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  The air-conditioned family room features shared bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. The unit offers 10 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 10 (9 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bunk Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has a balcony, tea/coffee maker and private entrance.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• JUNHYUN (10/5): - 고층건물이여서 주변 경관을 즐기기 너무 좋았어요! 바람도 많이 불고 시원하고 직원들도 다들 엄청 친절했습니다. 에어컨이 없어서 한 어름에는 조금 더울 거 같았어요
• Sarıkaya (7/5): -
• NIKOLAOS (7/5): - The only good thing is the view from the rooms We booked the room with the view in the city and when we arrived due to a problem with the room they changed us to another room Also the location is very chaotic because of the traffic and it's dangerous to cross the street because the hotel is on a very busy street The location is very central but I would prefer a hotel with a more isolated and less car congested street
• RADY ALSAYED (8/5): إقامة جيدة لبت الغرض - كانت الإقامة جيدة جدا شكرا لفريق العمل كلهم شباب محترم وودود مقابلتهم ممتازة الموقع ممتاز جدا وقريب من محطة عبد المنعم رياض ومحطة مترو جمال عبد الناصر والاتوبيسات قدام العمارة علي طول تقدر تروح اي مكان تخلص منه شغلك شكرا ل سلمي ومنار ومحمد شباب مجتهد ومؤدب كانت الإقامة مرضية ولبت جميع الاحتياجات لا شئ
• RADY ALSAYED (8/5): اقامة مريحة لبت الغرض - كانت إقامة مريحة ولبت جميع الاحتياجات الموقع ممتاز جدا وفريق العمل فوق الممتاز ونظافة المكان وقربه من جميع المصالح الحكومية ومن محطة مترو الانفاق ومحطة اتوبيس عبد المنعم رياض لا شيئ
• mounir (6/5): -
• tsuyoshi (10/5): -
• Chen (3/5): The worst accommodation I’ve booked in my Egypt trip. Don’t understand the ethics and standards the owner has. - It’s location. It overlooks part of the city. Poorly built. The design is really bad. Old/damaged furnitures. The walk-in shower/bathroom has no extraction fan. If you have diarrhoea or need to poop, then the whole room will smell. The bathroom door is a wooden one that’s poorly built. Can’t be closed properly. Plus, there is an unpleasant smell in the hall way or somewhere, can’t tell where that is from, may be they have used incense sticks or cleaning products with wired fragrance. The air conditioner has a moulded smell. The shared dorm looks like a storage room. Breakfast contains a boiled egg, a plain sandwich wrap(brioche), butter, and instant coffee/tea bag. Don’t even want to take pictures as I don’t want my phone to store horrible images.
• Frank (8/5): Would come back :)) - It’s a nice hostel little place, exceptional clean for Egyptian standard! Mattress was too soft. Liked · I liked the staff especially the kind manager! Big rooms, big place to walk around, nice view, nice little hangout area, breakfast was nice. Cheap acco good value! Disliked · The mattress hurts my back a lot! It was super hot for me so I’m middle of the night I had to leave cause I was just sweating. I told the night manager , no reaction. Next day I told this the manager and she said there is actually aircon 🥶 When I arrived 5am in the morning I didn’t have any booking. So I still got charged by the property 500egp in cash for whole day, what made me feel unappreciated for a super short night. Nothing that can’t be fixed! I come back :)
• Leire (10/5): - Aunque desde fuera el edificio parece algo antiguo, el interior del hotel está bien cuidado y resulta cómodo. Además, la ubicación es excelente. Queremos destacar especialmente la amabilidad del personal: todos fueron muy atentos y siempre dispuestos a ayudar. Nos hemos sentido como en casa. Aunque al principio teníamos pensado pasar la última noche en otro hotel de El Cairo, al final decidimos volver aquí. ¡Muchas gracias por todo!
• Gemma (7/5): Cheap with friendly staff - The staff were really friendly. It is an old building so there were lots of bare wires / holes in walls etc. It was cheap so we can't complain as you get what you pay for. The lift on the way up scared our boys more than anything as it was very rickety 😬
• Guest (9/5): 好 - good 没有
• Jacopo (9/5): Sei giorni al Castle Hostel al Cairo - Il personale è molto disponibile. È possibile chiedere consigli e c'è sempre qualcuno 24/24. La posizione è ottima a downtown a pochi passi dal Museo Egizio e da piazza Tahrir. La vista dal 15 piano sulla città è spettacolare. In stanza il condizionatore funziona bene. Colazione ogni mattina inclusa. Wi-Fi ben funzionante. Rapporto qualità prezzo molto buono, siamo stati in bassa stagione (agosto). Le stanze sono spartane, ma non c'è di che lamentarsi per il prezzo. Il servizio è base, ma a richiesta cambiano asciugamani e lenzuola. È un ostello quindi tutto sommato è quello che mi aspettavo. Siamo stati comunque in generale trattati molto bene. La zona è molto trafficata a tutte le ore del giorno e della notte, per noi questo è stato un pro perché volevamo vivere la città intensamente, ma è da tenere in considerazione se si desidera un soggiorno più tranquillo.
• Eva (9/5): - Llegamos muy temprano desde Siwa y nos dejaron dormir en una habitación compartida hasta que pudiéramos hacer el check in. Nos dieron desayuno aunque no nos correspondía ese día.
• Hafsa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stefany (7/5): It was ok but not more - The location is good and even if the place looks shady (including the building and the elevator ride) after exploring the city, i believe this neighbourhood is generally safe. There was 24-h staff that were generally ok. Everything was old/ worn off (passably clean but too worn off to feel clean) and the room felt like a room in a private larger apartment. I was texting the staff in advance asking for advice for booking tours to Giza pyramids but did not get a reply. I don’t mind much the noise but there was zero noice isolation and it is on a really busy interesection with beeping 24/7. One of the evenings there was a kid crying and running around for some time around midnight (not sure if it was another guest). The breakfast was just an omelette and bread.
• Pavlo (10/5): Exceptional - I liked everything.
• Tania (9/5): Was a good place for short stay in Cairo, good price and nice staff - Safe and accessible location. The place was nicely decorated and nice environment with nice view of the Nile All felt ok
• Michail (10/5): excellent value for money - Excellent location, also the rooms are on the 16th so the noise from the street can be tolerated much better than in other hotels. In general I'd say its a very good value for money option. Staff is also super helpful. Walls could use a bit of repainting.
• Niladri (10/5): Exceptional - Great location and since it's on the 15th floor you can get a view of the downtown cairo and nile river. Friendly, welcoming staff. Reached there early in the morning. Was thinking of staying in the lobby until check in but they prepared the room for us early and we checked in at 7 am. Was grateful for that after a long flight. Included breakfast was decent. The room could have been a bit cleaner..
• Saha (6/5): Pleasant - Good staff, location is great Minimum facility
• Zahid (6/5): Went for vocation. It was fine. - Old building. I didn’t found it hygienic. Location is nearby
• I-chung (10/5): Exceptional -
• Steven (7/5): Good option if staying in downtown Cairo - Good location, near the bus station and Egyptian Museum. Affordable. Noise - Room is poorly insulated so we could really hear the noise from the streets.
• Wael (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dr (8/5): Very good -
• Victoria (4/5): Disappointing - The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful, which made the stay pleasant. The rooms were below my expectations in terms of comfort and condition, but for the price, it was okay. Good service overall, just a bit of room for improvement on the accommodations.
• Maria (1/5): The worst hostel in Egypt. Don't go! - I didn't like it at all. They're scammers with kind faces and gestures. But they trick you and charge you your card. Then they tell you the payment has been canceled, and finally they make you pay in cash. Before you know it, you've already paid twice. On top of that, they paid terrible service, with a shower that makes the toilet wet, dirty sheets with stains, and pillowcases that smell like hair and aren't washed. The experience was horrible. We booked two nights, but in the end, we only stayed one. And they didn't refund us for the two charges or for the night we ended up not staying. They're scammers with kind faces and gestures. But they trick you and charge you your card. Then they tell you the payment has been canceled, and finally they make you pay in cash. Before you know it, you've already paid twice. On top of that, they paid terrible service, with a shower that makes the toilet wet, dirty sheets with stains, and pillowcases that smell like hair and aren't washed. The experience was horrible. We booked two nights, but in the end, we only stayed one. And they didn't refund us for the two charges or for the night we ended up not staying.
• Hdhi (3/5): Poor - Not as expected. It doesn't deserve this high rating. 1/ I booked it with a cot. They have no cot 2/ 16th floor, the lift goes until the 15th floor, and you need to continue on foot. Not convenient with a stroller 3/ I asked for an early check-in (between 3h00 and 4h00) as the arrival time of my flight is at 2h00. The owner accepted the condition of the available room. Whoever when we arrived, they asked us to pay an extra night at a price already higher than the proposed price on booking.com 4) Very limited breakfast (one egg, one piece of bread, one jam, one butter, one cheese). I asked the first day for an extra egg for my baby, and the owner/responsible person told me that normally it's one egg/person! I decided to have breakfast outside the next day. 5/ The overall status of the room, furniture, bathroom... is very old and not well maintained
• Ibrahim (7/5): Good -
• Baby (10/5): Exceptional - Very cute and clean place! My husband was nervous at first, but the kind lady owner put him at ease right away. She was so sweet. We were also allowed to leave our luggage all day after checkout. Highly recommend!
• Jenny (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yunes (1/5): Bad - Wrost hotel I have ever seen I book 3 night but I stay only 1lnight then leave
• Ahmad (10/5): Exceptional -
• Suleiman (8/5): Centrally located in Downtown Cairo with friendly staffs - Just a heads-up: this is actually a hostel, not a hotel, which is important to know before booking. That said, our stay was pretty good overall! The location is great - right in the heart of downtown, so everything is easily accessible. The place was decently clean, and the staff were super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We also had a nice city view from the balcony, which was a bonus. With the weather hitting 36°C when we arrived, we were really grateful the AC worked perfectly! The Wi-Fi was a bit unstable at times, which can be frustrating. Also, finding the entrance was a little confusing - it’s tucked away and located on the 16th floor of the building, so we had to ask around to figure it out.
• Ai-chen (9/5): Location in the city center , nice staff in the reception - I stay 3 nights in a double beds room and one night in the dorm here. Feel very safe to stay here . The location is good , very close to the museum , just walk about 7 minutes. All the staff in the reception is very helpful , the girl Susu was always smiling , we asked her recommend some food around here that was good ! This hostel is in the 16 floor so you can see the Cario city view from window that is nice. Hostel provide water dispenser that is nice , you can also make hot tea in the small kitchen Here is clean , reception area is cozy. The first day we wait breakfast about 20 minutes that was too long time , it seemed the lady served breakfast forgot it. They provided toilet paper which is a a small roll for two people in one room , we have to ask to have more everyday.
• Yasmine (10/5): Excellent - Castle hostel exceeded my expectations. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, making me feel right at home. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, with high-quality mattresses ensuring a great night's sleep. Its central location made exploring Cairo easy and convenient. Highly recommended!
• Wojciech (8/5): Very good - The view from 16th floor was outstanding. The place is located in downtown close to city center on foot. Price of our room and breakfast was very good. The staff working there is very kind and helpful - I liked them all. Our room was specious and beds were comfortable. There is fresh, filtred water in a hall. All in all, I would stay there again. Best wishes! Keep in mind this is a hostel, so condtitions are lower than in hotels. However, our stay was pleasant. What was bother me it was lack of toilet paper beacuse nobody cleaned our room during our stay . Also, It's better to take your own soap...
• Wanda (7/5): Good -
• Jeremy (8/5): Very good -
• Kian (10/5): Filled with joy - Great stay with a great view and even better reception Staff are very friendly and great breakfast
• Yağız (8/5): Very good - Nice and friendly staff
• Ignacio (8/5): Very good -
• Mohammed (9/5): A Good Hotel for the price. - A good hotel with very friendly & helpful staff. Well worth the stay for the price. Good views from the reception window of the Nile. Have a fridge, kettle & microwave in the kitchen for everyone to use. They also have free drinking water in the reception area which was very good. Bottle water can also be purchased from the reception. They also had instant hot water, good WiFi & plenty of sockets in our room. The breakfast was good & had someone at the reception desk 24hrs. Had two lifts to the hotel which was good.
• Jiri (8/5): Good enough to stay for a few nights - great location - you are right in downtown nice view from the balcony the beds are quite comfy and have curtains nice and helpful staff! the kitchen is very small, not really for a big cooking the breakfast is super basic I had a bed next to a window that couldn't be fully closed so it got a bit cold at at night sleeping next to it
• Rakshith (9/5): Superb -
• Gloriousmay (10/5): Exceptional - Nearby downtown Nothing
• Luyima (10/5): 4 nights - I recommend travellers to stay there,hotel is strategically located and it has a good view. Staff are very helpful 🙂 Salam she booked for me outside food Shimaa good at check in Nada and faten they prepared my breakfast Mustafa always checking on me during my last night N/a
• Andreea (8/5): Welcoming, nice location, totally worth the price - the fact that there was filtered water, the big windows and natural light, the large view over the city, proximity to main attractions, 24 hours reception, staff that was very friendly and supporting, comfortable beds, working internet, breakfast is nice (omelette, bread, gem) the hostel is not having a sign outside of the huge building in which is located - coming at night can be a problem as we didn't find easily the building;
• Szuhan (10/5): recommend it, but if u sensitive about sound, u need earplug - everything is good, especially the location near museum and bus station Not enough hot water, you can hear some noise in the room
• Hong (10/5): Exceptional - Staff is friendly Bed needs a upgrade, but with the price it is ok.
• Hong (10/5): Exceptional -
• Achraf (2/5): Very poor - The hostel has a good location close to the downtown and that's all that's positive about it I was initially welcomed warmly by a staff member and given a bed. However, the supervisor or hotel owner later approached me and insisted that if I wanted to stay another night, I had to book an entire room instead of a bed. The reason given was shocking: because I am Arab, I was not allowed to sleep in the same space as foreigners. Having traveled to over 25 countries, this is the first time I have encountered such blatant discrimination. I strongly do not recommend this hostel.
• Junhua (10/5): Exceptional - a big thumb up to the bro working night shift on February 2, we arrived so late at night and had problems finding the entrance to the hostel, he so kindly came to pick us up and led us to the hostel and we had some fun talks on language learning. the breakfast is nice, the location is central and the room is quiet and clean. a very good place to stay.
• Raxid🇲🇦🇪🇦🇬🇧 (10/5): good place for stay - friendly staff hot shower good signal wifi clean
• Nikolaos (10/5): Exceptional - We could leave our luggages before and after check in/out. Also we could use bathroom after check out.
• Juliana (7/5): Worth the price - The staffs are super friendly and helpful, near bus station My room smelling cigarette coming from the laundry room, the breakfast could improve a bit, boiler keeps little hot water, not enough for two people have shower
• Gizem (10/5): Excellent - The employees were excellent and very courteous. They kept offering us coffee and tea. They were always there to help us with any needs. After check-out, they graciously allowed us to leave our luggage and mentioned that we could come back to use the facilities (like having tea or taking a shower) if we needed anything when we returned for our bags. Moreover, the hostel's location was great, situated just a short walk from Tahrir Square. The hostel is on the 15th floor of a building It is an old building, like most of the buildings in Cairo, and the beds are also a bit old and squeaky. While showering, there was water pooling in the bathtub due to a possible clog, which made showering a bit difficult. However, despite this, we had a perfect stay
• Aasim (6/5): Pleasant -
• Maria (10/5): Good location and confortable beds - The room was big and with a nice view to the city, it was also clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and always open to help with questions about the city, they also help us booking a day tour to Saqqara, Giza pyramids and the grand museum, the car and the guide were very friendly and polite, it was a nice experience. Last but not least the breakfast is good and they have always tea and coffee for you There is no big sign outside the building, but when you found it, is easy to go inside
• Li (10/5): Exceptional - Conveniently located in the heart of Cairo. Affordable, comfortable and clean accommodation. Very helpful and kind! They will fill your belly before you venture out to explore this unique city. Make sure to choose your room wisely as each one has different views of the city!
• Jasmin (4/5): Disappointing - The lift. The hotel is in the 16th floor and thankfully there is elevator available It’s too loud. The environment is not convenient. Downtown Cairo itself is too crowded. All the cars use their horns too much. You will hear people talking next door. No toiletries available in the hotel. No heater in the shower. Tries to use AC for heater as it is cold at night also not working.
• Kaur (7/5): Good - Warm staff, clean rooms, helped in early check in. Only soap offered as complimentary toiletries. No board of hotel stuck outside the building which makes it difficult to locate to.
• Yoran (10/5): Exceptional - The staff was so friendly and would help with anything. -
• Stine (9/5): Superb - Very nice location, wonderful view and friendly staff. Not luxury but good value for money. When we arrived, we were referred to another neighbouring hotel on our first night. That was a bit of hassle and the other hotel was not as nice and clean. We got to stay at Castle Hostel for the rest of our stay however.
• Raysan (10/5): Exceptional - Good place. close to every place. clean area and rooms. Very helpful host .
• Prejish (10/5): Nice place in Cairo - Very close to places like museum and khan el khalili market. Had a good stay. Mustafa was so kind person helped me with all the car parking and room. Will not forget his help. Shaimaa also helped us in getting good breakfast. Will come bacl for sure
• 萱沼 (10/5): Exceptional - great hotel
• Veronika (10/5): Friendly staff, good breakfast, comfortable beds and perfect location. - Friendly staff, good breakfast, comfortable beds and perfect location.
• Fares (10/5): Highly recommended - A nice view, good vibes and especially very kind people ❤️
• Irina (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shafinaz (10/5): I am happy to stay here, save my budget - The staff so friendly and welcome guest very well. The location also good. Property neat n tidy. Maybe just need to change some equipment.
• Sadaharu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Manuel (10/5): Good Hostel 5 ☆☆☆☆☆! Thanks to Shimaa, Nada, Faten, Ibrahim and Mostfa for your friendly frriendship.Happy Experience in - The rooms very confortable! Kitchen is full equiped.. the batrooms very big and clean.. The houseguest has a perfect location shimaa ,nada ,faten ,ibrahim ,mostfa very friendly peoole. They help me about tours and get uber for the downtiwn..Definitely I will return ..100% recomended. Everything is OK.I will return again
• Mohit (10/5): Exceptional - The location is perfect. The city view is awesome from the room. The staff is helpful. A budget place to stay in downtown cairo. Rooms seriously need renovation. Breakfast is very limited and the same everyday.
• P_g_5 (7/5): Good - view smell
• Guillen (6/5): The reception is friendly - The view was nice because they are on 16th floor. Location wise near metro and attractions "The room was good, but near the bed, there was a smell similar to chemicals used for controlling bed bugs."
• Younas (10/5): 20 days - Its was an excellent. If you are solo travelling then it's a good for you. I stay there 20 days. And I feel like a family. So I highly recommend it.
• Zilong (6/5): Pleasant -
• Pierre (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice and cosy hostel. You will feel at home. The location is perfect, very close to the bus station and Tahrir square. The beds are comfortable with electric plugs and curtains. You can leave your luggage safely and explore the city. The view from the 16th floor is amazing. The breakfast is good with eggs and cheese. And most of all the staff is really kind and welcoming! I truly recommend you to stay two nights or more.
• Kemal (9/5): Superb - Location was just in downtown. And staff was amazing and very friendly. The bed was comfy. I stay here if I visit Egypt again I liked it all. Most probably the best hostel one can stay
• Nurin (10/5): Amazing experience overall, will definitely choose to stay here again next time - the room is clean and comfortable with perfectly working appliances, we got a room with a very nice view overseeing cairo. its easily accessible, nearby shopping areas and appropriate travel distance to many tourism places. the owner, mr ibrahim is very kind person who are very helpful and welcoming, making the duration of our stay more enjoyable.
• Wael (8/5): Very good -
• Mike (6/5): Pleasant - Location, view, mattress, pillow, very good movable ladder for teaching top bunk, good space in dorm, Was first given a bed with a terrible mattress, if you read this, complain and don't accept that, Breakfast so-so, bathroom so-so, it works but, you know, The world's slowest lift to reach 16th floor, I read 7 chapters of my book on way up,
• Tatsuki (10/5): Exceptional - Staff were friendly and kind
• Lorenzo (10/5): Exceptional - The hostel is in a great location, where you can see Cairo tower and 6th of October bridge. You are on the city centre, so you have many options to eat and also buy clothes and all kind of stuff. People on the hostel is really friendly and help you with everything you need. They also have a kitchen, so you can make yourself some food or coffee anytime in the day. They do also provide free drinkable water. I stayed in this hostel 3 times. All in all, I would come back to this hostel everytime I come back to Cairo.
• Rei (5/5): Passable - The room with a balcony and good view, the staff The bed were uncomfortable and the sewer started smelling very bad, the room was dirty: the floor, the couch, the closet.
• Michelle (8/5): Great! - The staff (particularly Shimaa, Nada, and Faten) were very hospitable and helped us with any questions we had! We really enjoyed the free breakfast which included a freshly-made tea or coffee. The view of Cairo and proximity to The Egyptian Museum were great bonuses! Since the hostel is on the 15th floor, we also appreciated that there was an elevator. The building itself is a bit outdated, but the lobby and rooms were clean. The only thing we didn’t like was how thin the windows were since the streets of Cairo are quite noisy.
• Rupesh (10/5): It is good place to stay there, location is great 👍 - Good host 👍 Clean washroom
• Georgios (9/5): Fantastic Stay in the Heart of Cairo! - Castle Hostel Cairo exceeded our expectations! Its central location is perfect for exploring the city, and the views are absolutely stunning. Ibrahim, the owner, is incredibly welcoming and goes out of his way to ensure guests have a great experience. A special thanks to Shima for her kindness and exceptional service. The hostel is clean, cozy, and a great value for its location. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Cairo!
• Ceci (10/5): Nice Experience - It has good location, people who work here are so kind and nice specially Ibrahim and Shimaa, I spent a couple of days and I felt really comfortable like in my home, also I meet other travelers in my room and my time here was amazing, I highly recommend everyone to come here if you travel to Cairo Everything was fine 👍🏽🙃
• Lorenzo (10/5): Exceptional - We liked the hostel attention. Staff is really friendly and helped us a lot, so we decided to stay in the same hostel for 2nd time. We will keep.chosing this hostel whenever we come to Cairo.
• Boon (10/5): Exceptional - I was given a cozy room. Restroom is clean and there is even a new mattress. The stay was comfortable.
• Boon (8/5): Very good - location is good. Bathroom exhaust fan is split, so little bit odor in bathroom.
• Balamurugan (8/5): Very good -
• Balamurugan (9/5): Superb -
• Juan (10/5): Exceptional - Good staying here, nice and very kind receptionist and place in the city center near many touristic places
• Regina (6/5): A Stay of Convenience - 1. Located 5mins from the Egyptian Museum n Go Bus 2. At 16th floor, clear n unblocked view of 6th Oct Bridge n the Nile n when sunset, it is lovely, not to mention the height reduces the traffic noise while yet affording a good sight of the busy roads. 3. The narrow wedge that serves as balcony to 'step out' of room 1. The constant whiff of cigarette smoke in the air esp at night. 2. Was sick one day but received little empathy. 3. Somehow was always not given tea at breakfast (the same daily) unlike others n had to be prompted. 4. Facilities mentioned daily housekeeping, hairdryer...no sign of former during stay n had to ask for latter. Surmised you got to ask to be given. 5. Dim lightings in room n no chair too. 6. Intro of facilities n use could have been given at check-in. Found the elder desk staff to be condescending. 7. No supermarket or nice eateries in the immediate radius.
• Alexandra (6/5): Expensive for what you get - Great location. -Wifi did not work. -beds were extremely uncomfortable -No AC, no fan -bathrooms were not clean -not really a common area to hang out. Just a small lobby area
• Indranil (10/5): Economical Hostel in a good location - 1. Hospitable staff 2. Value for money 3. Great views

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