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The Australian Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Tahrir Square

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Enjoy the city view from this balcony with a wicker chair and a potted plant.
Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, side table, and abstract art piece.
Check-in at the Australian Hostel's reception area, featuring a modern reception desk with a potted plant and a stylish wall display.
Stunning garden area with potted plants and a black iron fence featuring intricate scrollwork.
Enjoy the tranquil balcony with lush greenery and potted plants, offering a serene view of the surrounding cityscape.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £29
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, wardrobe, and cabinet, offering a peaceful retreat with a balcony view.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room (shared bathroom )

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Triple Room (shared bathroom )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room (shared bathroom )

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and potted plant.

Single Room (shared bathroom )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq ft
  • 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 - 0.6 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪كاريبو - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Australian Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Located close to Egyptian Museum, The Australian Hostel provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket information, a reception hall and a lift
  • ATM/banking services, multilingual staff and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at The Australian Hostel feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels

Languages

Arabic, English

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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 return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 2 for adults and from USD 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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

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

Is The Australian Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Australian Hostel?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Australian Hostel on 6 Aug 2025 start from £29.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Australian Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Australian Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Australian Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Australian Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 11 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Australian Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street, Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Royal Chariots Museum and Midan Talaat Harb are also within 10 minutes. Nasser Station is 8 minutes by foot and Attaba Station is 9 minutes.

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The Australian Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daesung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
기본적으로 있을 것들이 다 있습니다. 위치도 좋고 사람에 따라서는 큰길가이기 때문에 조금 시끄럽다고 여길 수 있는데, 위치를 고려하면 문제가 될 정도는 아니라고 생각합니다. 다만 고양이들이 좀 돌아다니는데, 크게 문제가 되진 않습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tze Hsuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025