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Great Alexander Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Interior
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Exterior
Quadruple Room | Breakfast area | Free daily continental breakfast
Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Great Alexander Hostel places guests in downtown Cairo's vibrant energy. Start your day with a continental breakfast before exploring. The 24-hour front desk offers tour assistance, and free in-room WiFi keeps you connected. Guests consistently praise their experiences.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Oct 4 - Oct 5
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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | City view

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to Great Alexander Hostel. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium.
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165 Mohammed Farid, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Attaba Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪B.Laban - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Great Alexander Hostel

Hostel near Egyptian Museum
Close to Tahrir Square, Great Alexander Hostel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Alexander Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 300 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 300 (from 6 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Alexander Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Alexander Hostel?

Great Alexander Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Alexander Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Great Alexander Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EGP 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Great Alexander Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Talaat Harb Street, Egyptian Museum, and Tahrir Square. Royal Chariots Museum and Kanais are also within 10 minutes. Attaba Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nasser Station is 10 minutes.

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Great Alexander Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice Budget stay

Nice hostel at good location for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel with basic breakfast , the free wifi was good too . it is located in a live area , enjoyed here .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Migul, Madrid, SP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acceptable room in a very good location for a fair rate it was clean and breakfast was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

MA, Dubai, UAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my short stay here and recommend it to budget traveler like central located hostel clean and good value .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

recomended hostel .

acceptable home well located at the center of the city .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019