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Meramees Hostel

Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
Room service

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Explore the area

32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo

Place, Talaat Harb Street
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Tahrir Square
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Egyptian Museum
‪10 min walk‬
Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

City view
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Good

City view
25 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

City view
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Very good

City view
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

City view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cairo

Meramees Hostel places you in the centre of Cairo, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and express check-in. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Downtown Cairo hostel include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu.

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What's nearby

Talaat Harb Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Midan Talaat Harb - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Tahrir Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
American University of Cairo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Mohamed Naguib Station - 4 min walk
Cairo Ramses Station - 5 min drive
Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪CaiRoma - ‬4 min walk
‪Kazaz - ‬3 min walk
‪El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية - ‬4 min walk
‪Bab El Ward | باب الورد - ‬1 min walk
‪El Gomhuria Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Meramees Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Meramees Hostel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Victorian Cairo hostel is smoke free.

13 guestrooms or units

2 levels

32 buildings

Built in 2001

Continental breakfast (free)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-in

Express check-out

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Library

Terrace

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Television in lobby

Lift

No smoking on site

Dining venue

Meramees Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with first-run films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Laundry room

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
A restaurant

Things to do

Art gallery
Designer stores
Library
Shopping centre
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Children's games
Children's toys
Laundry facilities
Musical instrument

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

On the riverwalk
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift
Phone accessibility kit

2 floors
32 buildings
Built in 2001
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

21-inch TV
First-run films

Food and drink

Room service
Shared kitchen access

Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laundry detergent
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Meramees Hostel

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Towels fee: USD 1 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number Yes

We should mention

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours in January.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Meramees

Meramees Cairo

Meramees Hostel

Meramees Hostel Cairo

Meramees Hotel Cairo

Meramees Hostel Cairo

Meramees Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Meramees Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Meramees Hostel?

Meramees Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Meramees Hostel?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meramees Hostel on 16 June 2026 start from AU$31, 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.

Is parking available at Meramees Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is Meramees Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as musical instruments in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Meramees Hostel is a hit with families.

Does Meramees Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Meramees Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Meramees Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Meramees Hostel's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Meramees Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Meramees Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were very kind and accommodating! My stay was comfortable and it was great value for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

28 Jan 2024

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

Very Nice Place to Stay.

Recommended. Nice hotel, good location and the staff were very helpful. I would definitely stay here again if I'm in Cairo.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

28 June 2024

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

I had an excellent stay at the Hostel. All the staff and all the people who belong to the establishment, treated me very well at all times and provided me with all the services, I am very grateful to everyone. I hope to return to Cairo soon and stay here again. Excellent Hostel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasuyo

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel

The room and bathroom were clean. The manager is friendly and helpful. They upgraded my room. Overall it was a very good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

27 June 2024

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

I stayed at Meramees Hostel for almost a month. The truth is that I have found all good things, all the people who work and collaborate for the hostel are excellent, they treated me very well from the beginning to the end and provided me with all the services. I hope to go back to Cairo and stay again in this fantastic place. I am very grateful to everyone, my stay has been excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keroles

17 Apr 2025

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

This I hostel is amazing for a budget stay: location is great (walking distance from tahrir square, metro is in the heart of Cairo. There are multiple supermarkets and stores nearby, the view is nice, speciay from the balcony of the communal room. The staff are really friendly, room was clean and tidy. Breakfast at the hostel was oriental (fool, falafel, salad, scrambled eggs and jam), very filling. One of the staff (his nickname is Manga) was very nice even after checking out he offered to make me a tea. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

15 Jan 2023

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

Overall, I had a positive experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room itself was clean and well maintained, which was much appreciated. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option in the area and want to be near the Museum of Egypt, this hostel is definitely worth checking out.

Verified

8/10 Good

SURESH

25 May 2023

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

The receptionist Ahmed, a young guy, was very helpful and pleasant. Although bathroom is shared, it was always clean. Located in downtown Cairo, within walking distance of Tahrir square. Great value for the money.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Najwa

1 Nov 2022

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

Thankyou very much Meramees hostel. Gladly we found a good place to stay. The hostel was so cool with a classic and nostalgic vibes but a little bit hard to find the hotel with no big sign n it was located in front of big road so there’s so many car at that time. But overall, the stuffs the the room the breakfast the amenities the internet is good. Keep it great til the end 👍

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Normal

Nice staff, easy check in but property needs more attention and detail in cleaning.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Mar 2023

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

The Meramees hotel or Hostel

The location is prime close to the tahrir square and the Egyptian Museum. Many local restaurants in the block behind the hotel. If you want to try local cuisine there is plenty to choose from. The Reception staff was helpful and provided great service. The Hotel/Hostel is on the 5 and 6th floor in a building that feels strange walking into. Entry floor of the building is dark and dusty with a bench that makes you wonder where you arrived. 1st floor looked deserted with a door with arabic letters and an open window overviewing a broken house facade, 2nd floor news tv channel, 3rd floor investment in touristic real estate, 4th floor Sinai hotel and dive center, 5th floor is reception of the Meramees hotel. Walking the steps up the building there is many question if you are at the correct location. The room was great, I had the double bed room with en-suite bathroom. Great room for the price! Solid breakfast with falafel and omelette The only drawback is the elevatorshaft outside the window. in the hallway there is two toilets for the dorms and rooms without toilet and unfortunately during my visit one was broken and continues flushing all night.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

4/10 Poor

Karyn

4 Nov 2016

Disliked: Staff & service

Can't recommend

On arrival at accommodation said they did not yet have our booking confirmation as we had only booked a couple of hours before. They asked us what room we had booked. We told them a room with a private bathroom. After sometime and a couple of calls the guy on reception said we had only booked a double room with shared bathroom. Without our own confirmation we could not show him otherwise. Instead of a room with a double bed, private bathroom, and balcony, we were given a room with 4 single beds, shared bathroom and a window. We received a copy of our booking confirmation later that day and presumed the accommodation did as well. Instead of changing our room the guy on reception asked my husband to pay him a tip for giving us a room with a view, meaning it had a window. The room we had been given was huge in size so from that point of view was comfortable. The air-conditioner worked well but the only control was on or off. The shared bathrooms were reasonably clean and the shower pressure was ok. One of the toilets was broken and the other had a cistern that took ages to fill so it often wasn't flushed. The free wi-fi was hit and miss and worked 2 out if the 3 days we were there. The included breakfast was pretty ordinary and was the same every day. The common area was a great place to meet other travelers but was close to reception that always seemed full of locals who were very loud and did not seem to be guests staying at the accommodation. ,

Verified

4/10 Poor

Maria

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

I stayed there for 3 weeks. There are at least 4 issues which make this place difficult to stay. The breakfast starts at 8:30, which is inconvenient for all the guests, as it is too late, so many of us pay for it but skip it. The cooking lady is not in rush> A after 40 minutes of waiting (I was the only guest!), I asked about their problem. She began LOUDLY, RUDELY and IN FRONT OF ME discussing me with the other staff saying nasty things about me. I said that it was unappropriated and never ate thereafter. They do not care and did not reimburse the cost of my breakfasts (I asked for this). The second issue: the front desk ladies are unprofessional: they never greet guests. Nada, the daughter of the owner of the hostel, is constantly stuck into her phone and speaks to all the guests as if they are dust under her feet. The third: a complete absence of any flexibility. Once they receive your money, you will never see them. When I arrived at the hostel, my plans changed, and I asked about moving a checking out date TWO weeks before the original termination, but the owner refused saying that he "would lose." The fourth: a bare min. is invested into maintenance, and whatever is done, is done awfully. For instance, the screws that they used for putting a bed together, are sticking out for abut 7 cm. I damaged my leg so bad, that it is healing till now, and I hope that there would be no permanent ugly scar there! No wonder, such things happen with such an attitude to the guests!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umut

18 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Kahvaltı güzeldi, çalışanlar çok canayakın ve arkadaş canlısı. Oda temizdi, lokasyon gayet güzel. Yatak biraz rahatsızdı ancak çok büyük bir sorun olmadı.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

6/10 Okay

Bo

13 Nov 2025

Frukosten var minimal och ingen stans att sitta mer än stol och minimalt bord på rummet

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Denis

3 Jan 2025

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

Chambre calme et propre dans un quartier central ou tout est accessible à pied.a recommandé pour un rapport qualité prix tres intéressant

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Akiko

8 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

使いやすい

タフリール広場に近く交通や飲食は便利。施設は古いが部屋の掃除は行き届いていて使い安いがシャワーの出は弱い。エアコンは冷房のみ。周囲に夜遅くまで開いてる店も多く安心。ドライヤーを貸してくれた。

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

José R.

6 Apr 2024

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

Buena experiencia

Muy buena opción: céntrica y de buen precio. muy amable y considerado.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesica

2 Apr 2024

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

bueno

muy buena opcion en el corazon del cairo , muy amable el anfittion nos guardo el equipaje por unas horas tambien , considera que no hay internet disponible y que es ruidoso pero asi son todos los hoteles en el centro del cairo, lo recomiendo nos quedamos en dos ocasiones y ambas satisfactorias.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mert

7 Mar 2024

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

Odamız Verilmedi Başkasınada Rezerve Edilmiş

Otele gitmeden 4 saat önce arayıp gece 2de uçaktan inip checkin yapacağımızı bir sorun olup olmadığını sorduk ve bize sorun yok resepsyonist sizi karşılayacak dendi. Gece otele giriş yaptığımızda bize otel odamızın dolu olduğunu söylediler yanlışlıkla başkasınada satılmış olduğunu söyleyip ve bize otelin 5 kişilik tuvaletsiz banyosuz hostel odası gösterildi ve itiraz ettik çünkü biz otel odamızı özel banyo ve tuvalet dahil 2 günlük şekilde ayırtmıştık bizi 1 günlük başka otele gönderdiler otel ayarladılar ama oranında özel tuvaleti yoktu ertesi gün otele geldiğimizde kaba bir şekilde neden geldiğimizi sorguladılar bağırdılar ve itiraz ettiler . O otelde kalmayacağımızı söyleyip bize düzgün bir otel ayarlamasını söyledik ve kaba bir şekilde tartışmaya devam ettiler hakkımızı zorla alıp bizi düzgün bir otele yerleştirmelerini sağladık ve bu tartışmalarla uğraşırken piramitere gitmeye vaktimizin daraldığını bundan sorumlu olduklarını söylediğimizde bize özel tur ayarladılar ama siz bu sorunlarla karşılaştığınızda sizi çözümsüz bırakabilirler . en başta yapması gerekeni esn sonunda kavga ederek yapması bizi sinir edip enerjimizi düşürdükten sonra yaptıkları için bir anlamı kalmadı. Kesinlikle profesyönellikten uzak müşteri memnuniyetini önemsemeyen kaba çalışanlarla müdürle karşılaşabileceğiniz bir işletme asla tavsiye etmiyoruz.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

6 Feb 2023

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

Très bien.

Très bien , lit super confortable. Les gens super sympa petit dej très bon ( et pas malade après ) Bien situé au cœur du centre ville .

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

24 May 2022

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

The staff was very friendly, everything was clean and we had a nice breakfast. Just the bed and the pillow were a little bit hard. We felt very comfortable in the area. Overall we had some nice days.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Margareta

11 May 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Vieles zu Fuß erreichbar, gute Anbindung an den ÖPNV. Die Leute waren freundlich hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war einfach aber sauber. Der Abfluss der Dusche war verstopft, das wurde behoben. Hilfreich wären Haken oder Halterunen für Handtücher etc. im Bad gewesen. Insgesamt gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. All in all good value for money.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nidhal

24 Jan 2022

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

cool hotel.

Everything is fine, there is no note. Service, cleanliness and location Is everything perfect 👍

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2021

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

Хороший небольшой хостел с удобным расположением. В целом остались довольны.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Meramees Hostel Reviews

Reviews

Very good

8.6/10

8.8/10

8.2/10

8.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Grainne

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Very Nice Place to Stay.