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Enjoy magical views across Cairo and the River Nile from the cozy lounge of this 2-star hotel – a perfect base from which to discover this amazing city. At Cairo Castle Hotel, we are committed to making your stay in Cairo and in Egypt a pleasant and memorable one. The management and staff are here to help you see all the sights that are important to you. Located just 984 feet from the world famous Cairo Museum and close to the various public transport services, sightseeing can be effortlessly enjoyed. Our rooms vary in size and facilities to suit the needs of solo travelers as well as groups and those on a budget. From rooms with attached bathroom with air conditioning to standard rooms with ceiling fans and shared bathrooms, we are pleased to accommodate every type of visitor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Abdulrahman
    Egypt Egypt
    Everything was exceptional. The location is on the center of the downtown and near to the metro. The view from the room is amazing. The room was clean. The staff was very helpful and they allowed me to leave my bag after my checkout till the end...
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Very good location, a few blocks from Egyptian museum, Great breakfast and the service was amazing, Supper friendly. Thanks to Miss Radwa Khairy and Mr Mustafa.
  • K
    Khalid
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Great location, Super friendly staff ( Hisham , Shaymaa , Ibrahim )

Area info

Amenities of Castle Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

5 years old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash Castle Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Mixed bed dormitory room is not dedicated for Egyptian & Arab nationals.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Castle Hostel

  • The prices at Castle Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Castle Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Castle Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.

  • Castle Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Castle Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours