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Cecilia - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Tahrir Square, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
47 El-Falaky street, Downtown, Cairo, 11331
  • American University of Cairo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Talaat Harb Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

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

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

In-room dining

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

  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

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

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

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

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

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

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room dining

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Front of property

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  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $32
per night
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About the area

Cairo

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll find Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. American University of Cairo and Talaat Harb Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 2 min walk
  • Tahrir Square - 5 min walk
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 23 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 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, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Cecilia - Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Cecilia - Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. 24-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers.

This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals

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 available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • 4G LTE smartphone data speed
  • Chef
  • Children's slippers
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cecilia Cairo
Cecilia Hotel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel

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, Martinez

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Yaser

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel with great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hostel!
I had a wonderful stay at Cecilia Hostel! The hostel is so cozy and it's in a perfect location. Best of all, the staff is incredible! They were so kind, friendly and helpful. I felt completely at home. I highly recommend this hostel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Tunis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
George the owner has a great team working there. They are very welcoming, they offer a great breakfast and tea plus coffee any time. The roof is a neat meeting point. I entered as a guest and exited as a friend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
Very good place to stay in a convenient area in Cairo. Nothing flashy, but for the price it is an incredible deal. Breakfast was complimentary and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

ILHAM

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
if you have an option find an alternative place
Actually, in spite of it is shown as a hotel, it looks more as a hostel. I don't know, maybe for Cairo is ok to have such bad premises (old furnished rooms with broken sockets and air conditioning system, unpainted walls, old bathrooms) and use them as hotel, but expectations were more. Also, the hotel's building is not safe as technically as from the point of dirty (construction garbage, wastes) around the entrance. The staff was trying to be helpful, but due to the lack of experience, they doesn't do it in the best way. For example, up to my request they organize the tour for me, but later tried to charge me more than we've negotiated. Breakfast is quite specific and up to personal tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

No disabled friendly
The hotel has no lifts and no secure place to temporarily store luggage after check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very centric hotel
Humble hotel very well located and at a very good price. Just walking distance from the Museum of Cairo
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay in the center of Cairo.
Basic hotel in the mere center of Cairo. Perfect for people who have little time in the City. Very friendly management. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
For that price, you can't get better in Cairo. The staff was vey nice. The location is in the center of cairo. So don't search the luxe and go on. Just turn back to the hotel to sleep :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Omar, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY! GREAT LOCATION.
Excellent value for money! I gave the ratings based on the money I paid; not on unrealistic expectations. It seems some people want to pay low-budget but carry 4 star expectations and then rate the hotel accordingly. The inside of the hotel is way better than the entry. Staff allowed me to stay an hour beyond check out time.

8/10 Good

Ragab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really clean place, people are really kind. I don't mind going back!

6/10 Okay

Nader

10/10 Excellent

Dali, Prague, Czech Republic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable hotel in the downtown
The hotel is very flexibly located. The price is completely affordable for a student. The staff is very friendly and make all effort to help you in anything which might not even be their responsibility. The place where you have breakfast is amazing. It is on the balcony, you can really relax while having a breakfast and have very positive mood.