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The Australian Hostel

2.0 star property

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City view
A room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a large window with dark curtains, a sofa with matching cushions, and a wall adorned with framed pictures.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.
A spacious living room with a central sofa set, two side tables, and a view through a doorway to an outdoor balcony.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "The Australian Hostel," and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Explore the area

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23 Abd El khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo, Cairo, 11511
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a refrigerator.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room (shared bathroom )

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (shared bathroom )

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (shared bathroom )

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cairo

The Australian 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 hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown Cairo hostel include Khan el-Khalili and Cairo International Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almeria Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Koshary El Tahrir | كشري التحرير - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Chesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Australian Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Australian Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Australian Hostel offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 2 for adults and from USD 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Australian Hostel Cairo
Australian Hostel
Australian Cairo
The Australian Hostel Cairo
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Australian Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Australian Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Australian Hostel?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Australian Hostel on 22 Aug 2026 start from AU$60, 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 The Australian Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Australian Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Australian Hostel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Australian Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Australian Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Australian Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daesung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
기본적으로 있을 것들이 다 있습니다. 위치도 좋고 사람에 따라서는 큰길가이기 때문에 조금 시끄럽다고 여길 수 있는데, 위치를 고려하면 문제가 될 정도는 아니라고 생각합니다. 다만 고양이들이 좀 돌아다니는데, 크게 문제가 되진 않습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tze Hsuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025