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The Australian Hostel

2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo's culinary scene unfolds near iconic landmarks, offering a taste of local life steps from the Egyptian Museum

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City view
Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )
Daily continental breakfast (USD 2 per person)
Property entrance
Lobby
The Australian Hostel sits at the bustling core of Downtown Cairo. Guests can sample regional dishes in the restaurant, tap into free WiFi from their rooms, or browse the hostel's library. It's a cozy base for exploring the city's historic heart.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room (shared bathroom )

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (shared bathroom )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (shared bathroom )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
23 Abd El khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, 11511

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Al-Azhar University - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 33 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 47 min drive
  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Bashteel Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 20 min walk
  • Nasser Station - 8 min walk
  • Attaba Station - 9 min walk
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 10 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • โ€ชูƒูˆุณุชุง ูƒูˆูู‰ - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชูƒุงุฑูŠุจูˆ - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชู…ุงูƒุฏูˆู†ุงู„ุฏุฒ - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชู…ุงูƒุฏูˆู†ุงู„ุฏุฒ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ชู‚ู‡ูˆุฉ ุจูŠู† ุงู„ุจู†ูƒูŠู† - โ€ฌ5 min walk

About this property

The Australian Hostel

The Australian Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Also, Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Nasser Station is 8 minutes and Attaba Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AMโ€“11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 11 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Australian Hostel Cairo
Australian Hostel
Australian Cairo
The Australian Hostel Cairo
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Australian Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Australian Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If youโ€™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 The Australian Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Australian Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Australian Hostel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Australian Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 11 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Australian Hostel?

You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Australian Hostel and nearby?

The Australian Hostel has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Australian Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Australian Hostel like?

The Australian Hostel is in Downtown Cairo, a short 8-minute walk from Nasser Station and 14 minutes' walk from Tahrir Square.

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The Australian Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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Daesung, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tze Hsuan, 2-night trip