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Layla Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Tahrir Square, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View
Living area
Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View | Courtyard view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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20 Safiya Zaghloul, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4262101
  • Place, American University of Cairo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cairo

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Cairo hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Cairo Tower and Khan el-Khalili are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Talaat Harb Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Saad Zaghloul Station - 4 min walk
  • Giza Suburbs Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Deck Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪قهوة الليل واخره - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taboula - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪مطعم اشبيليا - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Nouby Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Layla Hostel

Hostel near Tahrir Square, connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo
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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Layla Hostel offers 10 accommodations with private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

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
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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 Layla Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Housekeeping 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 only accepts 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
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 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. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Layla Hostel.

Property is also known as

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

Layla Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend but makes sure you get the room you want. Expedia lists a private bath on one of their garden rooms, but it does not have the private bath. It must say private bath on the confirmation from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

Highly recommended

I had a fantastic stay at this beautiful hostel in Cairo! The building is a fully renovated 120-year-old home, and it’s absolutely stunning, full of charm and character. We stayed in a private room with a king-size bed and were wowed by the elegant chandelier that gave the space a special touch. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming throughout our stay, always ready to assist with anything we needed. The location is great too — close to Tahrir Square, which made it easy to explore the city. One of the highlights is the peaceful backyard with a pool — a rare gem in Cairo and a perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jakob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very pretty with great rooms. It's also very clean and the personnel is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

yolande

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre était impecable. Le personnel très gentil. La villa est magnifique. Pour rencontrer des gens c'est top. Le ménage fait régulièrement dans les sanitaires.le petit déjeuner très bien. Seul défaut ce sont les douches propres mais la robinetterie parfois capricieuse donc on a parfois un filet d'eau pour se laver ce qui prend beaucoup de temps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jakob

The hotel is very pretty in an old villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nalia

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

Cálido

Un lugar hermoso y cálido ! El equipo totalmente Top ! El dueño muy atento con los huéspedes y siempre preocupado . Lele y Layla son las estrellas del lugar . Gracias por todo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025