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Great Alexander Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Egyptian Museum

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Stylish corridors lead to individual rooms, each with its own door.
Experience the charm of this historic landmark, featuring multiple levels, arched windows, and ornate details.
Bathroom features a pedestal sink and mirror, with a shelf above for personal items.
Relax in a cozy seating area beneath a unique sloped ceiling, featuring a sofa set and wooden table.
Classic hotel room with two single beds, white linens, and dark red curtains with gold trim.
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
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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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Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room | City view

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Map
165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 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 pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪كاريبو - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

Great Alexander Hostel puts you just a 5-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, this hostel is within a short drive of Citystars Heliopolis. Public transportation is just a short walk: Attaba Station is 6 minutes and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English

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
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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 onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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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)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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

  • Refrigerator
  • 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

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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 to 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 onsite parking at Great Alexander Hostel.

Is 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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Great Alexander Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Budget stay

Nice hostel at good location for a good price
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Acceptable room in a very good location for a fair rate it was clean and breakfast was ok .
Migul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

T, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked my short stay here and recommend it to budget traveler like central located hostel clean and good value .
MA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

recomended hostel .

acceptable home well located at the center of the city .
1-night trip