Layla Hostel

This large villa is indeed beautifully decorated, but it's not suitable for introverts. The facilities are old, and the soundproofing is practically nonexistent. I stayed for three nights: the first two in a private room with a shared bathroom, and the third in a dormitory. When I checked in at night, the guy at the reception was busy chatting with other guests, leaving me standing there awkwardly, feeling like I'd just walked into the host's living room. Only two of the public bathrooms had locks; the rest just had curtains that could be pulled open at any time. They were also mixed-gender and had no air conditioning, so it was incredibly hot after a shower. The kitchen had no microwave, only an oven with malfunctioning buttons that was difficult to use. The air conditioning in the room was quite ineffective, and one of the lamps was broken. Now for the most crucial part. I arrived quite late on my first night, and I was stopped from blow-drying my hair after 11 PM. However, the noise from conversations in the common area continued late into the night, and my room was right next to it, meaning there was basically no soundproofing. Since it was a shared bathroom, I had to walk through the common area to use the restroom, and there were always people sitting in the living room or smoking on the balcony all night long. The dormitory room on the third night was an absolute disaster. I went to bed before midnight but only managed to get about four hours of broken sleep throughout the night. It seemed like the hostel had organized some event that day, as a large group of Caucasians returned after 2 AM, started talking loudly in the common area, showering, and dragging suitcases in their rooms until past 4 AM. During all this, absolutely no one intervened! There were many Chinese guests at this hostel, almost a 50/50 split with Caucasians. I don't understand why blow-drying my hair for 10 minutes after 11 PM was stopped, but two hours of loud shouting at 3 AM went completely unchecked!!! The experiences above are entirely my personal, true account, with no exaggeration or fabrication, offered as a reference for my fellow Chinese travelers.

The Egyptian breakfast was absolutely delicious! There's a metro station nearby, and also a farmers' market where I bought a kilo of strawberries for only 25 EGP – that's incredible! The overall atmosphere and accommodation at this hostel were fantastic. I hope to visit again next year!

This is a great hostel located in Old Cairo. They also offer single rooms, but these don't come with private bathrooms. The in-room Wi-Fi was a bit poor, and the mobile signal wasn't great either. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Most importantly, the price was affordable, making it ideal for solo travelers.

The environment is great, and the bed is very spacious.

Friendly staff and, above all, the building and facilities are excellent. It was very clean, and I felt at ease during my stay. The individual space also has high ceilings and ample room.

Clean, tidy, and unique. The paid breakfast was also delicious.

Wow, this place is really great and offers excellent value for money. The facilities are top-notch, and the other guests are very polite and respectful of personal space. The staff here are some of the best English speakers I've encountered in Egypt. They were incredibly caring and thoughtful when I asked them to help me communicate with locals. One lady even helped me loosely plan my itinerary for the next few days. I'd definitely love to come back and stay in one of their private rooms if I get the chance.