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Great Alexander Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Dates

August 2025

23

September 2025

Interior

Exterior

Quadruple Room | Breakfast area | Free daily continental breakfast

Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Downtown Cairo's vibrant energy pulses through Great Alexander Hostel. Enjoy a continental breakfast, connect to free in-room WiFi, and explore the city with tour/ticket assistance from the 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about their stay.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Electric kettle

Stovetop

Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Electric kettle

Stovetop

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Electric kettle

Stovetop

Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room | City view

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Electric kettle

Stovetop

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

Attaba Station - 6 min walk
Cairo Ramses Station - 18 min walk
Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬5 min walk
‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬6 min walk
‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Caribou Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum

Close to Tahrir Square, Great Alexander Hostel provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Airport pick-up service (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guest rooms at Great Alexander Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers
TVs with satellite channels
Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Hob
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access

More

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: EGP 300 per vehicle
Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 300 (from 6 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Great Alexander Hostel Cairo Governorate

Great Alexander Cairo Governorate

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Great Alexander Hostel Cairo

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Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Great Alexander Hostel

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Great Alexander Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Alexander Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Alexander Hostel?

Great Alexander Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Alexander Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Great Alexander Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EGP 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Great Alexander Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Talaat Harb Street, Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Royal Chariots Museum and Kanais are also within 10 minutes. Attaba Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

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Great Alexander Hostel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Budget stay

Nice hostel at good location for a good price

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good hostel with basic breakfast , the free wifi was good too . it is located in a live area , enjoyed here .

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Migul, Madrid, SP

2 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Acceptable room in a very good location for a fair rate it was clean and breakfast was ok .

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

T

1 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

MA, Dubai, UAE

24 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked my short stay here and recommend it to budget traveler like central located hostel clean and good value .

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

recomended hostel .

acceptable home well located at the center of the city .

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019