Layla Hostel

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to a railway/underground station in Cairo with free parking

Photo gallery for Layla Hostel

Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View
Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$61
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

Explore the area

Map
20 Safiya Zaghloul, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4262101
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Cairo Tower
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cairo

Layla Hostel puts you in the heart of Cairo, connected to a railway/underground station and within a 20-minute stroll of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Highlights at this hostel include in-room pools, free WiFi and furnished balconies. .This hostel offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Local cuisine breakfast is available at weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Cairo Tower and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Khan el-Khalili.

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cairo Citadel - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 26 min drive
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪مطعم اشبيليا - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪قهوة المواردي - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪شقة جاردن سيتي - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪الامام - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪أبو سمرة - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Layla Hostel

Central hostel connected to a railway/underground station in Cairo with free parking
As a guest of Layla Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Layla Hostel also features 24-hour room service, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Layla Hostel offers 10 accommodations with private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Layla Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 2 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 1 per day
  • Pool fee: USD 2 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 credit card, debit card or 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Layla Hostel Cairo
Layla Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Layla Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Layla Hostel?

Yep, Layla Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Layla Hostel?

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Layla Hostel on 6 May 2025 start from AU$60.65, 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.

Does Layla Hostel have a pool?

Layla Hostel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Layla Hostel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus private pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Layla Hostel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Layla Hostel?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Layla Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine breakfast is served at weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Layla Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Layla Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Layla Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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