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Cecilia - Hostel

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to the convention centre in Cairo with free breakfast

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$38
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room dining

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
47 El-Falaky street, Downtown, Cairo, 11331

What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tahrir Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 23 min drive
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪بيتزا هت - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪هارديز - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪بوسي - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cecilia - Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, Cecilia - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and a front desk safe
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 20 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate dining areas

Languages

Arabic, English, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • 4G LTE smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 1 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5 per night
  • Laundry fee: USD 1 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Cecilia Cairo
Cecilia Hotel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Cecilia - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cecilia - Hostel?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cecilia - Hostel on 14 Mar 2025 start from AU$37.73, 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 Cecilia - Hostel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cecilia - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Cecilia - Hostel?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Cecilia - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. Talaat Harb Street and Alabaster Sphinx are also within 10 minutes.

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Cecilia - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 57 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent hostel with great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha

Great location right in the center of Cairo. Lovely balcony overlooking the city, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Staff was very very friendly. Thank you for this great time in Cairo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Wonderful place!
Absolutely delightful family-run hotel in a quiet street in the heart of Cairo. Full of bohemian charm. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Incredibly convenient for Egyptian Museum (less than 10 min walk). We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Koon

Very happy with my stay.... Place was clean and bed was comfy. Staff were very nice and friendly... Lovely breakfast ... Location is excellent in a cool lively area with loads of places to eat .... Enjoyed watching the resident Egyptian doves and white pigeons that come and visit feeding stations near the roof terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I feel that the owner and staff are very friendly. However, they should do more about cleanliness of their public places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

The reception was very friendly and the room comfortable. We slept very well because the hotel is quiet despite its convenient location. We are particularly grateful for the good organization of our visit to Giza and the subsequent transport to the airport. Everything went wonderfully. It should also be added that there is an excellent restaurant just around the corner with very reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlaina

Best hotel in Cairo!
Cecilia Hotel is incredible! It is a great location for a great price and the rooms are clean and comfortable. But the best thing about Cecilia was the amazing staff! I came to Egypt for a study abroad semester, and I was really scared being in Egypt by myself as a young woman, especially since I had never left my country before. Everyone at Cecilia was so kind and made me feel very safe and welcome in Cairo. They even helped me with my Arabic lessons and with finding an apartment for the rest of the semester. Also the breakfast was great. Thank you Cecilia!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angélique

Thank you George, Kero, Lelian, Aya, Antoni, Martina, Seif, Mohamed and Meri. You have made me feel like home and like part of the Cecilia family. You all are amazing people. I miss you all already. I love you all. 😘
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

NADIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property told my father that they canceled the reservation which not received any cancellation or message!! and my dad didn’t know where to go after a long distance trip , the hostle made him waiting up to 6 hours ! Poor communication and not honest! Of course I do not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

masaki

雑居ビルの6Fにあります。 地下鉄駅から歩いて10分もかからない距離です。 自分はカイロを地下鉄とバスを組み合わせて回ったので拠点として便利に使わせてもらいました。 スタッフの方たちはみなフレンドリーでいろいろ気を聞かせてくれます。 テラスや部屋のバルコニーから見える混沌としたカイロの町並みは必見。 また、入っている雑居ビルも現地の雰囲気を感じたい旅人にはたまらないと思います。機械がむき出しのエレベーター（3名が限界）など個人的に最高でした。 唯一気になったのはトイレシャワー一体型のバスルームが共用だったこと。部屋についているならまだしも共用というのは… 良くも悪くもバックパッカー御用達という感じで、私にとっては十分素敵でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist provisorisch gemacht. Betten sind alt, und besonders der Boden muss voll von der sehr schmutzigen Teppichen erneuert werden. Überall ist noch laut. Vergleichen mit anderen Hotels auf der Straße ist dieses am teuersten... komisch,dass dies so einen guten Ruf hat!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

muhammet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tatjana

Liked: Amenities
Ein kleines Hotel mit super netten Mitarbeitern. Die Terrasse ist wunderschön und ermöglicht einen Blick über die Dächer Kairos. Das Hotel hat einen guten Standort. Kleine Geschäfte und Essensmöglichkeiten sind gleich ums Eck. Nicht ganz so gut hat mir das spärliche Frühstück gefallen. Kaffee und Tee waren beim Frühstück inklusive, Wasser musste bezahlt werden. Der Fernseher in jedem Zimmer war nicht vorhanden. Es hat mir sehr gut gefallen
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Mohamed Yamine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

juhan

나이스 숙소
건물이 아주 오래된점을 감안하면 깨끗합니다. 합리적인가격에 머물기 아주딱좋습니다 직원이 매우 친절합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Bon service. Personnel très accueillant
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Yaser

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Te hacen la estancia muy agradable sin duda volvere?)son muy amables y la terraza ideal ,)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

The best hostel in Cairo!
I love this hostel! It is my favourite hostel in Cairo! It's so lovely and all the staff are just amazing! They are incredibly friendly and they went above and beyond to help me with everything. I am so grateful to them for their kindness and I hope I will be able to go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022