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The Australian Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine at The Australian Hostel, steps from Cairo's historic treasures like the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

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The Australian Hostel provides a welcoming retreat in bustling Downtown Cairo. Guests can sample local dishes at the on-site restaurant, connect with free in-room WiFi, or browse the hostel's library collection for a quiet moment between sightseeing adventures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, The Australian Hostel is near a metro station. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Arab Contracters Stadium. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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23 Abd El khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, 11511

What's nearby

  • A strange and rich place.
    Talaat Harb Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Famous Talaat Harb Square in downtown Egypt
    Midan Talaat Harb
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairo, Egypt - Nov 2nd 2018 - Tourists in front of the main entrance of the Egypt history museum in Cairo in a blue sky day
    Egyptian Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt
    Tahrir Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • American University of Cairo
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Koueider | ู‚ูˆูŠุฏุฑ
    3 min walk
  • Al Americaine | ุงู„ุฃู…ุฑูŠูƒูŠู†
    4 min walk
  • Cap D'Or
    2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Karam El Sham
    1 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Australian Hostel feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Elevator

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 for adults and 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

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

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

The Australian Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daesung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tze Hsuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025