Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 2.8 km from Cairo Tower and 3.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hostel also boast a city view. At Champollion Hostel rooms have bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. El Hussien Mosque is 3.7 km from the accommodation, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 16 km from Champollion Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Cairo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Roel
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Great antique elevator. Friendly staff, perfect location near to the Egyptian museum
  • Xiaolong
    China China
    The two youthful employees at the reception desk were exceedingly friendly and chatty, offering plentiful travel advice and insights into Egypt's current environment. The hotel elevator is very interesting.
  • Caterina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed for one night as a family and were so impressed. The location is great: only 5 minutes walk from Tahrir Square, and with many lovely eateries (and lovely bakeries!) around the corner. Staff was as kind and helpful as one can dream of. We...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Champollion Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English

House rules

Champollion Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 to 12:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Champollion Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Champollion Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Champollion Hostel

  • Guests staying at Champollion Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Champollion Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at Champollion Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Champollion Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:30.

  • Champollion Hostel is 550 yards from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.