148 Al Ahram, Al Mansheyah Al Kubra, Mansheya, 21535 Alexandria, Egypt
#9 of 54 hotels in Alexandria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 726 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 September 2024
Ryu
JapanIt was very nice location and good atmosphere
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Hussein
EgyptNot too many options for private rooms,only shared rooms
- welcoming stuff - clean place - Comfy beds
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Elias
GermanyStaff was weird though this time around. She wouldn‘t inform me about keys and towels, only after going back to specifically ask about it. Also, seemed bothered by us most of the time.
Second stay here and generally a good hostel.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Elaraby
EgyptThe internet needs a little bit of improvement as it is not working all the time. The breakfast needs improvement as well. The stairs of the beds are not comfortable or at least need a very fit person 😅
The location is perfect.. in front of the sea and near to many popular places. The room view was directly on the sea. The stuff was very nice.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Joel
United StatesI have to ring the door bell to enter.
It’s very close to everything. Good location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Ziada
EgyptCleaning Hospitality Reception
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Rob
NetherlandsThe common area are two rooms ensuite. In one room it is allowed to smoke, but the partition doors are almost always open! and quite a few smokers are inconsiderate. Moreover when the wind is unfavourable smoke reaches other parts of the hostel. In the morning the ashtrays are full with cigarette butts. Brr. My suggestion treat tobacco the same way as alcohol (only outside the building). I liked the Egyptian style breakfast, but not the Egyptian style seating (cushions on the floor) and low tables. Perhaps nice if you like local tradition, but if you are a long term traveler from a Western country not comfortable. For me it was not a major issue though.
The location on the third floor of a building on the Corniche and close to the huge Gomrok market area - for me- was excellent. The views from the rooms could be better, but if they would be at the front there would have been much more traffic noise. Beds were comfortable and facilities such as the hot showers and WiFi proved to work well. The small kitchen is well equipped and suitable for cooking. The hostel was kept clean. The English speaking staff (without exception) is friendly and helpful. They have travel information and most of them are knowledgeable about the city. The common area is spacious. Security is good and there are lockers.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Qing
AustraliaGood location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Enas
EgyptNothing
Place was very good, it's rare to find a place where it combines privacy and warm social life together, you have your own space but you never feel alone. Location is in front of the sea and just a few steps to the tram station,Staff are friendly and they have good taste in music they played during the day and night. It was my first time but never the last and I honestly recommend for solo travellers.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Bodhitao
Austriathe Dorm with the Sea-Side-View was very noisy, almost the whole Night only 3 Bathroom for the whole Hostel Coffee and Tea are not for free
Nice Staff, especially Batool Cool Common Room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Samin
United Arab EmiratesWashroom should have more options
It is situated at an ideal spot , with walking distance of city’s sightseeing …. Right in front of Mediterranean Sea 🌹
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Polly
ColombiaInternet connection was not estable.
Friendly staff. Clean place with a wonderful environment. I love the share room to study or work. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Mirza
United Arab EmiratesWooden bunker Beds are vry old … need to change
Access to all place and good location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Maimoonah
United KingdomI just wish that the building didn’t have a locked elevator. You have to take the steps to go up and down. However, Sameer helped me carry my luggage and made sure I was safe so I really appreciate that.
Nothing to complain about this hostel. Everything was great and the manager, Sameer, was a pleasure. He cooked us some delicious meals and is very generous. Very friendly atmosphere in the hostel. They can even turn on the water pump for the shower, which is very much appreciated.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Lucypearmain
QatarIt was a little difficult to find the hostel as I arrived at night. I suggest the sign is lit up so people can see. Can I please ask the Hostel to give directions to customers before they arrive on how to locate you- perhaps in Arabic? To help the taxi drivers.
Breakfast was delicious and the location is fabulous. Easy to walk around and find interesting shops nearby.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Mike
United Arab EmiratesThe kitchen is so dirty. Not sure if it was the staff or fellow guest responsible with it. Even the common/public area is not well cleaned. A lot of trash scattered all around.
The location is perfect as it was located in between of Library and Citadel. I was enjoying walking around the streets of Alexandria. The room is spacious but it was dark that made my stay a little sad. It can easily affect your mood. The facilities are complete but lack of maintenance.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Aylin
TurkeyLocation is good 😍It’s in old town and by the sea. The building is old and nostalgic 💛 Very clean 👌 The stuff is helpful -very professional and friendly… Everything was perfect welldone ♥️
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Senthilkumar
IndiaProper backpackers hostel
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Travelguru
United KingdomShowers had low pressure. Toilets could be cleaner. Smoking area is a big NO from me. People who smoke should go out of the hostel. The smell of smoke filtered into our room which was at the other end of the hostel. Breakfast was ok but not my favourite. No heating. It was very cold at night and windows are left open in the common rooms. It's windy by the sea. There is no lift up to the hostel - It's 2 flights of stairs.
Location is excellent by the seafront. Staff are excellent and friendly. Price for a bed is very reasonable. Comfortable. Charge for teas, coffees & biscuits. 2 common rooms but both very cold to sit in. A guitar for entertainment. Kitchen facilities. Washing facility. You need to pay a 200egp Insurance deposit on arrival which is returned at check out.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Farid
HungarySituation in bathrooms is unbearable, both for showering and toilet. Beds could Have been better. Also personally I could not have a bite from breakfast. Be careful with elevator, which I used and had problem with neighbors
Great hosts , good location, good value for money
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Nigel
South AfricaThe email response to the booking looked like a "legal document" with masses of small print. They could space it out and make it look more user friendly They advertised breakfast at 07h30 but the kitchen staff were never even on duty at that time, so I ate late every morning The WiFi in the room was not working.
Location excellent very friendly staff Staff don't wear name badges so you don't know who is who.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Yasin
NorwaySlow internet
I liked the fact that it was clean. I think probably being around Raghad was the best thing. Our conversations together and just the fact that she made me feel at ease, was my absolute favorite part about my whole trip in Egypt
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Eueu
South KoreaNot much
Friendly staff, location, common area
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Peta
AustraliaBathrooms need some work.
Close to everything
Stayed in December 2023
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