Posted on Feb 10, 2024
Anonymous User
In general, it is not bad for me to stay in a single room with a common bathroom for 10 nights.
Above all, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff's efforts to manage the City Hostel clean which is too old and out fashioned building.
* Location & Transportation
Without noise, it is the best location to stay. It is located at 2 2-minute walk distance from Attaba subway station that connects to the Ramsis Railway Station and the Egypt Museum, only 1~3 stops away, charging 6 EGP per way. Of course, you can go to both by walk in 20 minutes. It means you can also enjoy the Nile riverside which is close to the museum.
And it is a 2-minute walk distance from the Attaba market which is the biggest public market in Cairo and so many locals visit to buy their livelihoods stuff at a cheap price.
In addition, you can also walk to the Al Azhar Mosque and Khan El-Khalili traditional market in 30 minutes, and St. Marc Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in AL Azbakeya in 10 minutes
Two problems I experienced are firstly the noi⁹sy from 8 am to 3 am outside the building due to market area and cars' horns. It took 3 days for me to adapt it. Any room in the hostel cannot escape it without changing the windows to soundproof ones. If you are sensitive to sound, it is better to find other lodges in a residential area or modernized ones.
Secondly, its location on the Uber taxi map and other maps is not accurate, so drivers have some problems in finding the city hostel. I have to meet them in front of the KFC next to the Attaba subway station. The signboard of the hotel is too small to recognize it.
* Building and room conditions
Like many other buildings in Cairo, the hostel building is old and shabby. The interior design and facilities are also outdated. However, the staff manages it so clean, particularly a common toilet and shower room.
It is quite convenient a washstand in each room.
However, it is bad there is no electronic kettle to boil water in a room or a common space. I could not enjoy my tea or coffee time at any time. I have to ask for hot drink water every morning when receiving breakfast, and store it in my tumbler.
It will be better to provide a tea or coffee service area in the hostel.
* Cleanness & Safety
Cleanness and safety are very good. I have no issue with this.
* Services
There is no basic service that most guesthouses provide in general: toilet paper and drink water.
Wifi is too weak to use the internet.
Other services like laundry are satisfied.
* Others
During my stay, I couldn't enjoy having an exchange time with other travelers. I think it is because there is no reason to stay in a common space where only sofas and a table are. Largely guesthouse provides a commonplace where guests enjoy better the internet or drinks including tea or coffee and foods, which makes guests meet each other naturally and structurally.
In conclusion, if the hostel provides basic services like toilet paper and commonplace with drink water and electronic kettles, it will be much better.
And it is necessary to change its signboard so that is more recognizable.
Except issues I mentioned above, it is a very good budget lodge.
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Posted on Mar 9, 2026|Deluxe Single Room
Guest UserThe room has an amazing view of the promenade and the site where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. The room itself is a bit dated, but the view, the veranda, and the price more than make up for it.
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Posted on Feb 17, 2026
Aleksamdra
Хороший отель в центре, близко к египетскому музею, есть балкон в комнате, ребята работающие в отеле очень дружелюбные, помогут со всем разобраться, подскажут где лучше поесть, что посетить, как добраться, говорят по английски, завтраки вкусные!
В номере было чисто, но есть не большие минусы, такие как кран в раковине течёт, штора на окне висит наполовину
В целом хороший вариант для проживания
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Posted on Aug 24, 2026|Mini Single Room (public Bathroom)
AlaaNabil
A very pleasant stay overall. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, and the facilities were good. There is still some room for improvement in a few areas, but overall it was a positive experience and I would consider staying here again.
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Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Monacita
I arrived late at night and only stayed about 10 hours, as I had another hotel booked for the next day to meet up with friends. So, I can't really comment on the bathroom and such since I didn't use them. The hostel floor itself is nicely renovated and clean, but the building is old, and the room had a slightly stuffy smell. However, the guy at the front desk was kind, and the breakfast was really delicious, so the value for money was definitely good.
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Posted on Sep 22, 2025
Mustafa AlThabeti
The hotel was quiet. There was no hot water in the room. The water heater was broken and never repaired. The room was missing many things, such as a wardrobe.
The hotel needs significant development and renovation.
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Posted on Jul 4, 2026
WorldGate195
Was a very nice stay over there as usual
Very clean, very friendly staff and ofcourse it feels as home!
I would recommend to all travelers to try such wonderful experience whenever they cross by Cairo!
Thanks for hosting me!
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Posted on Feb 15, 2026
wipawadee napattalung
I stay one night in this very city centre and easily access hostel . The reception is very friendly and helpful.
The elevator that occasional have some problem try to be fix on demand.
I enjoyed the 10 th floor with nice view.
I totally recommend this horsetail for every body in Cairo
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Posted on May 4, 2025
Guest User
The hotel is quite close to the Egyptian museum,
The facility is okay - The place is quite old but clean.
The hotel staff here are very nice especially Mr Anas he was quite energetic and really looking forward to service + friendly
I didn't expect that he was invites me to the lunch together with them
** note** for someone who cannot sleep with the noise - the hotel is quite close to the Egyptian Street which is always honking the horn.
Solution ** ust bring an earplug ( The one that you would receive on in airplane ) and everything's gonna be fine
In conclusion this hotel is reasonably priced for this quality. if you don't expect for something luxury but friendly , This hotel could be your choice
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Posted on Jan 16, 2026
ArdaaI'm not kidding, I spent 20 days in Egypt, from the southernmost to the northernmost parts, and this hotel was the best I've ever stayed in. It was excellent in terms of cleanliness, location, and price/performance ratio. I recommend it to everyone. The breakfast was also good.
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