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Cecilia - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, tablet
Interior entrance
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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47 El-Falaky street, Downtown, Cairo, 11331
  • Place, American University of Cairo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room dining

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room dining

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room dining

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

In-room dining

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed In Four-Bed-Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Six-Bed-Mixed-Drom

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Triple Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room with Fan

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room with Private Bathroom 1 Queen bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Double room with fan, private bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Double room with fan, private bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In Six-Bed-Mixed-Drom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Cairo

A stay at Cecilia - Hostel places you in the heart of Cairo, within a 15-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. .This hostel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Grand Egyptian Museum.
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What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tahrir Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Talaat Harb Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sadat Station - 6 min walk
  • Imbaba Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CaiRoma - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Octa Cafe Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Felfela - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cecilia - Hostel

Hostel connected to the convention center in Cairo with free valet parking
Cecilia - Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. 24-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers.

This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and rice cookers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while tablet computers and satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • 4G LTE smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 1 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Laundry fee: USD 1 per day

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 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Property is also known as

Cecilia Cairo
Cecilia Hotel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel Cairo
Cecilia Hostel

Cecilia - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 60 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing. The front desk was open 24 hours with someone available to accommodate your concerns. Very knowledgeable and helpful navigating the city. Breakfast was lovely. I had breakfast on the terrace every morning. The staff was available to serve you coffee, tea, juice, water, etc. etc. It was a great place to connect with fellow travelers, and the cool breeze in the morning was very inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emad, Martinez

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlaina

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

Best hotel in Cairo!

Cecilia Hotel is incredible! It is a great location for a great price and the rooms are clean and comfortable. But the best thing about Cecilia was the amazing staff! I came to Egypt for a study abroad semester, and I was really scared being in Egypt by myself as a young woman, especially since I had never left my country before. Everyone at Cecilia was so kind and made me feel very safe and welcome in Cairo. They even helped me with my Arabic lessons and with finding an apartment for the rest of the semester. Also the breakfast was great. Thank you Cecilia!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the center of Cairo. Lovely balcony overlooking the city, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Yaser

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I feel that the owner and staff are very friendly. However, they should do more about cleanliness of their public places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

NADIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property told my father that they canceled the reservation which not received any cancellation or message!! and my dad didn’t know where to go after a long distance trip , the hostle made him waiting up to 6 hours ! Poor communication and not honest! Of course I do not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel with great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Wonderful place!

Absolutely delightful family-run hotel in a quiet street in the heart of Cairo. Full of bohemian charm. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Incredibly convenient for Egyptian Museum (less than 10 min walk). We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Koon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay.... Place was clean and bed was comfy. Staff were very nice and friendly... Lovely breakfast ... Location is excellent in a cool lively area with loads of places to eat .... Enjoyed watching the resident Egyptian doves and white pigeons that come and visit feeding stations near the roof terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

The best hostel in Cairo!

I love this hostel! It is my favourite hostel in Cairo! It's so lovely and all the staff are just amazing! They are incredibly friendly and they went above and beyond to help me with everything. I am so grateful to them for their kindness and I hope I will be able to go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

Amazing hostel!

I had a wonderful stay at Cecilia Hostel! The hostel is so cozy and it's in a perfect location. Best of all, the staff is incredible! They were so kind, friendly and helpful. I felt completely at home. I highly recommend this hostel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Tunis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
George the owner has a great team working there. They are very welcoming, they offer a great breakfast and tea plus coffee any time. The roof is a neat meeting point. I entered as a guest and exited as a friend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nathan

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

Great Stay!

Very good place to stay in a convenient area in Cairo. Nothing flashy, but for the price it is an incredible deal. Breakfast was complimentary and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

ILHAM

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

if you have an option find an alternative place

Actually, in spite of it is shown as a hotel, it looks more as a hostel. I don't know, maybe for Cairo is ok to have such bad premises (old furnished rooms with broken sockets and air conditioning system, unpainted walls, old bathrooms) and use them as hotel, but expectations were more. Also, the hotel's building is not safe as technically as from the point of dirty (construction garbage, wastes) around the entrance. The staff was trying to be helpful, but due to the lack of experience, they doesn't do it in the best way. For example, up to my request they organize the tour for me, but later tried to charge me more than we've negotiated. Breakfast is quite specific and up to personal tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Mohamed, Alexandria

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had some problems with cleanliness the room was't clean after the last guest. The location is great. The staff was polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and the neighborhood is active, nice terrace and breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

No disabled friendly

The hotel has no lifts and no secure place to temporarily store luggage after check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

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

Very centric hotel

Humble hotel very well located and at a very good price. Just walking distance from the Museum of Cairo
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

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

Perfect place to stay in the center of Cairo.

Basic hotel in the mere center of Cairo. Perfect for people who have little time in the City. Very friendly management. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
For that price, you can't get better in Cairo. The staff was vey nice. The location is in the center of cairo. So don't search the luxe and go on. Just turn back to the hotel to sleep :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities