Located in the heart of downtown Cairo, The Australian Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes' walk from the bus station. It has a 24-hour front desk, communal rooms and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at The Australian Hostel have air conditioning, a tea/coffee maker and a private or shared bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony. Guests can enjoy an Egyptian or continental breakfast in the mornings. The Australian’s communal kitchen allows guests to cook their own meals. The oriental-style communal room equipped with comfortable couches and a coffee table is a nice place to meet other travelers or read a book. The Australian Hostel's staff can help arrange tours of Cairo city centre, local museums and the Pyramids. They also provide maps and sightseeing brochures. The Australian is a 15-minute walk from the Railway Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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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
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Burak
    Turkey Turkey
    Everthing was exactly how it looks in the pictures. That's the only thing you need to know if you are looking for hostel in Egypt. They stored our luggage untill our flight time and helped about everthing else.
  • Ati
    Indonesia Indonesia
    My 2nd time here, I choose this hostel over Luxor, amazing people, center location with Restaurant and supermarket around clean & modern, bed with curtain, plug & light, So comfy feels like home Lotsa to hang your clothes and locker to put your...
  • Ati
    France France
    Location right in The center So many Restaurant and supermarket 3rd floor with lift, hostel is very clean Bed is good, there is kitchen So morning cafe all good Above all is The Staff Mahmood is amazing let me in like early in The morning after...

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Australian Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Entertainment staff
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • 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
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English

House rules

The Australian Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

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

Some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Please check your visa requirements before travelling.

Please note that the hostel offers transfer from/to Cairo International Airport. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that as per local law, Arab and Egyptian guests cannot book dorm rooms and must book private rooms.

Please note that as per local law, Arab and Egyptian couples must present a marriage certificate upon check-in.

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 The Australian 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.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Australian Hostel

  • The Australian Hostel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Entertainment staff

  • Check-in at The Australian Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • Guests staying at The Australian Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental