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Dahab hostel

2.0 star property
Pet-friendly hostel connected to a rail/subway station, within walking distance of Egyptian Museum

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Dahab hostel in Downtown Cairo offers a vibrant retreat with an art gallery, rooftop terrace, and garden. Connect to WiFi while exploring local flavors at breakfast or plan your day with tour assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is $14
$18 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (Not for Egyptian nor Arab nationals) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (Not for Egyptian nor Arab nationals)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tahrir Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • American University of Cairo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 36 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 47 min drive
  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Bashteel Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 28 min walk
  • Sadat Station - 9 min walk
  • Nasser Station - 10 min walk
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mazeej Balad - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CaiRoma - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Riche | ريش كافيه - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dahab hostel

  • Dahab hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of Citystars Heliopolis. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sadat Station is 9 minutes and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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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 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (EGP 30 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Barbecue grills

Services

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

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Art gallery on site
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EGP 25 for adults and EGP 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EGP 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs EGP 30 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Dahab hostel Cairo

Dahab hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Dahab hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Dahab hostel Cairo

Dahab hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Dahab hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does Dahab hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dahab 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dahab hostel?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Dahab hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs EGP 30 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Dahab hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EGP 200 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dahab hostel?

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

What is there to do at Dahab hostel and nearby?

Dahab hostel has a garden.

What's the area around Dahab hostel like?

Dahab hostel is in Downtown Cairo, a short 9-minute walk from Sadat Station and 5 minutes' walk from Egyptian Museum.

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Reviews

Dahab hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as tasty and good. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This will definitely be the place I'll be staying at when I come back to Egypt. The staff, the people, the place, everything is excellent.
Joseph, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my second time at Dahab hostel and I would go back again :) The location is perfect, the people there are super nice and the rooms are clean and have everything you need. The terrace is also amazing to relax within the hectic city
Julia, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff was great but my room could use some renovations and a dresser. I had a private room and bathroom. If you are planning to live out of a backpack then the lack of storage space will be fine. I had to live out of my suitcase because I had no where to store my things.
Fabiola, 6-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hostel, the staff and the breakfast they provide is all great! What’s let it down is the tour I booked with them to the pyramids. Firstly I was booked onto a tour to see multiple pyramids when in fact I’d just wanted to see the Giza pyramids and sphinx, maybe there had been some miscommunication. Firstly on the Giza pyramids part of the tour I was unexpectedly taken to a dodgy looking guide centre outside of the Giza site and pressured to pay
ROBERT, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place is lovely! Made friends from different nationalities The rooftop is windy and a great place to chill Cats are all around which is cool cause i love cats Staff are so friendly
yassine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Pretty typically hostel. Nice staff. It’s all outdoors, on a rooftop, so not sure how comfortable that would be in the summer. WiFi was decent. They had staff continually cleaning the bathrooms and showers. Room was fine, nothing spectacular, or horrible. Really close to the Egyptian museum, not far from a subway stop. Lots of restaurant options within walking distance, even a couple of bars and drinkies next door (one of the few places to purchase alcohol).
Matthew, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My single room had only a comfortable clean bed, a light and a fan. The room and the bathroom were very clean. The staff was friendly, and the hostel had a nice vibe. It was centrally located was in the middle of busy area. Very safe and walkable. I only had one dislike. The elevator only goes to the 6th floor, however the hostel is on the 7th floor. So you have to walk up about 20 winding stairs with luggage. There is no call button to to summon the elevator up. The staff has to call to the elevator man to sent the elevator up. I felt stuck a few times because he stepped away. A staff member then has to go down 7 flight to bring the elevator up. Once I had to walk down myself. For.that reason I would not stay here again, as I am a senior and have a knee inplant. Other than that issue my stay was good.
yvonne, 10-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The location is quite good, as it's a very short walk to a nearby supermarket and a liquor store, a bit further away is Sadat metro station and various places to eat. Plenty of showers and toilets. Kitchen was equipped for real cooking and has a fridge. Plenty of sitting places around the open areas. I'm not sure what the smoking policy is but guests smoke everywhere. I was in a room with 2 beds but it had no shelves nor a table or any storage to put stuff in or on. The door had a wide enough gap between the jamb and the lock to require two turns of the lock to lock it securely. If someone was smoking at a neighbouring door, the smoke would sometimes penetrate thru the gap. Sound insulation of patch strip of metal around the room window is nonexistent, and two rooms I've been to had the same flaw, so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Lift works but the minder has to be called by reception to send it up to the 6th floor. Too many cats wandering around. Allergics beware! Breakfast for 50LE was minimal. Heritage hostel serves a slightly better breakfast and it's included but it has its own foibles (see my review of it on booking)
Roman, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, on a rooftop, nice staff and got the basics and a wifi working good.
Erik, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful team.
Hernan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

breakfasti is expensive
chiaki, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had the best time at the Dahab hostel, would really recommend it for your stay in Cairo. All the employees are very friendly and helpful. The terrace is very nice and you can have good cheap breakfast on the roof if you like. The rooms are clean. Overall I would definitely recommend it and for sure stay there again if I go back to Cairo!
Julia, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for layovers

I got in early from a trip to siwa and I was able to check in early yet they also let you store your items and take a shower if room is not available. Very friendly perfect for a quick layover in Cairo or to be in the center of all the action with walking distance to Egyptian museum.
Lucy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Surprising

The hostel is very organized! Good rooms, clean bathrooms and good showers! I was really surprised about the conditions! The staff are helpful and polite! The share living spaces are comfortable and there are many people from all around the world, it's a good place to know different people and have fun. Moreover there was a lot of cute cats in the hostel! It was surprisedly good! It's worthy
Gabriel, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great little place with an amazing rooftop, very friendly and helpful staff, good location, tasty breakfast and great atmosphere. Unfortunately the amount of mosquitoes is just something else - we could barely get any rest as the whole night you just fight with the annoying beasts. Because of that I would definitely choose another place next time. Shame!
Mateusz, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

No Wi-Fi into the room.

I was there for 2 days, the staff are so friendly, but there no Wi-Fi into the room and the room's wall was so terrible. The staffs was smoking Marijuana beside me near the reception when i was there using the Wi-Fi
Alan Cesar, 7-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I had the unfortunate to meet scamers in my room.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

3泊しました 可愛い猫たちに毎日癒されました スタッフはとてもフレンドリーでよかったです 掃除も行き届いてました 市街地にあり、どこに行くにも便利です 特に近くのケンタ・ピザハット複合施設はクレカも使えてトイレもあり、何度も使いました ホステルは7階の屋上ですが、6階まではエレベーターで、そこから先は階段で上がります 一階にはエレベーターボーイ（おじさん）がいます バス・トイレが実質野外なのでエアコンがないです 朝晩涼しい時に入れば問題ないですが、昼は暑いです トイレにペーパーを流してはいけないので最初は戸惑いましたがだんだん慣れてきました笑 屋上にたくさんのソファや椅子、ゆりかごみたいなものもあります 朝晩はくつろげますが昼は暑くて部屋に避難しました ドミトリーは枕元にライト・コンセントがあり、エアコンも扇風機もあって快適でした ドミじゃない4人部屋には個々のライトやロッカーがなかったのでグループ用の部屋でしょうか 私はお腹が弱いのでトイレにエアコンないのは個人的に辛かったけど、それ以外はとても居心地よかったです
JUNKO, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

中心地にありどこに行くにもアクセスが良いですし、スタッフも皆さん親切で、ホステル自体も環境が整っていてゆっくり出来るところです。私は深夜バスに乗るのに昼から夜までしか居ませんでしたが、こちらで何泊かしても良かったなと思いました。神経質かもしれませんが一つだけ、蚊が結構入って来てたので気になる方は虫除けスプレーなど持参が良いと思います！- ̗̀( ˶^ᵕ'˶)b
MIHO, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Overall review: Fair カイロで個室、最安値？と予約したけど、税込みだと結局USD17くらいして、あの部屋でこの値段は高い。 スタッフは感じが良い親切な人もいるが、ルードな感じの人もいる。 ストレージの管理も、ちゃんと自分で鍵を開けて閉めるスタッフもいれば、鍵をゲストに渡して自分で開けて閉めてこいっていうスタッフもいて、微妙な感じ。 まあ安宿なのでこんなもんでしょとは思うし、清潔な部屋と、ちゃんとお湯が出るシャワー、24Hフロントもあり、全然問題ないけど。 USD17出して個室泊まるなら、他の安ホテルの方が落ち着く。他の旅人の交流目的、ドミトリー泊なら良いのかも。
Yuka, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

ホステルを初めて利用した高齢者には、スタッフの対応が不親切に感じました。
Eiko, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bon emplacement

Nous avons passé un bon séjour, le personnel était agréable. L'emplacement est idéal pour le musée ou le métro.
gael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tres bien

Les gens qui travaillent a cet hostel sont adorables ! Supers accomodants et aidants. J ai adore mon sejour au Dahab hostel. La terasse est superbe
Marie-Pier, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super nettes Personal und die Lage des Hostels ist auch optimal!
Eddie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super leuk en gezellig hostel. Iedereen helpt je enorm goed met alles wat je nodig hebt. Fijne locatie, dichtbij het museum, handig voor een taxi nemen. Zeker heel erg aan te raden!