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Meramees Hostel

1.5 star property
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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, first-run films
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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.)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Meramees Hostel

Riverwalk hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a library, and express check-in are onsite.
Meramees Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with first-run movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

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

During your stay at Meramees Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Tahrir Square. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free train station pick-up service.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle service
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Meramees Hostel has a restaurant serving breakfast only.
Room service is available.

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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Meramees Hostel offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

Meramees Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keroles

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Yasuyo

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

4/10 Poor

Maria

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

8/10 Good

SURESH

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

SURESH

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

8/10 Good

Laura, BELLEVUE

Travelled with partner
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.

8/10 Good

Najwa

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Nidhal

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were simply exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge room. Very good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bahadrienne, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very satisfied with the staff. They were very helpful and met our needs. Location was excellent and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

William

Simple & underwhelming

Location was good for downtown Cairo. But hard to find at first. The hostel was on the fifth floor of a building, and the sign on the street was not very obvious at first. The room was big and seemed clean. The bathroom, down the hall was sub-par, but it worked. I asked for some clothes to be washed; when I got them back there was still an unpleasant smell...they didn’t seem too clean. The WiFi was pretty bad and the “included breakfast” was below average too. It was fine for 1 night, but nothing was to rave about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge & amazing breakfast, the people working there are extremely helpful.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fast internet, good breakfast, big room, good location, easy staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good budget Hostel

This hostel was small and somewhat tucked away and in an older, somewhat dirty building but overall for the money the room and the service was very good and I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Cairo – we had a room in the wing opposite the reception and it was quieter than the other side. A lot of shops and great, not expensive local restaurants in the area, close to metro stations, short walk to Egyptian Museum. The room was clean, spacious and bright. The breakfast was very good – a mix of continental and local (I prefer the latter), and the coffee was BIG :) The staff was super helpful and kind. On the first night we were placed in a different room than we actually booked (worse one), but on the next day moved to a proper room. That's a detail, but I wish we could stay in our room straight away – it would make our experience perfect. It's a good quality for the money, although for that price you can choose from many options in downtown Cairo. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would come back to Meramees Hostel again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's located in the near the national museum and all walking distance to most of major attractions. Egptyion breakfast was delicious and shower water pressure is really good. Highly recommend for budget travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Roma

Liked: Staff & service

Recommendable

Affordable yet accomodating staff and comfortable rooms. Staff can speak english. The location is great as its near the metro, the Egyptian museum and easy to find a taxi. They also arrange tours.

8/10 Good

Sandy, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good budget hostel/hotel in downtown Cairo

The staff is very friendly, helpful and fun. They recommended some things for us to do and helped us arrange a tour to the pyramids and a Nile dinner cruise. The hostel is right in busy downtown Cairo and very close to many tourist destinations and cafes as well as some big shopping streets. Our room was basic and clean with a small balcony and a city view. They serve a nice continental breakfast in the morning. This is a great place to stay for budget travellers looking to be in the heart of the city.

4/10 Poor

Karyn

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. ,

8/10 Good

Russell

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

Meramees--great location; inexpensive; great staff

Stayed a few days at Meramees. Great location; very helpful and informative staff; sandstorm added to the experience; would stay there again