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Great Alexander Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Egyptian Museum

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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Airport pick-up service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Stovetop
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City view

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shared kitchen facilities

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 35 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Bashteel Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 18 min walk
  • Attaba Station - 6 min walk
  • Nasser Station - 10 min walk
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

At Great Alexander Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Cairo Tower and Khan el-Khalili are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Attaba Station is 6 minutes and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time ends: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EGP 300 per vehicle

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs EGP 300

Policies

Also known as

Great Alexander Hostel Cairo
Great Alexander Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Great Alexander Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Alexander Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great Alexander Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Great Alexander Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Great Alexander Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Great Alexander Hostel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Great Alexander Hostel?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EGP 300 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around Great Alexander Hostel like?

Great Alexander Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Attaba Station and 17 minutes' walk from Egyptian Museum.

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