Reviews of Heritage Hostel Cairo
13.St.MERET BASHA, 2nd floor ,Downtown, CAIRO,EGYPT. 13.St.MERET BASHA, 2nd floor ,TAHRIR SQUARE, CAIRO,EGYPT., 11556 Cairo, Egypt
#108 of 756 hotels in Cairo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 470 hostel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
7.3
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Imran
Pakistan1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room with balcony has an aura of taking you to past times imbued with touch of modernity. The staff is cooperative and services are good, specially the traditional breakfast. Also staff helps you in organising trip(s) in an around the Cairo.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Alun
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location and very good value. Karim was very welcoming - all staff helpful and professional. And we very much enjoyed the breakfast, too.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Kavas
Turkey1 review9.0Superb- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Arabs & Egyptians)
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I lost my towel and bath glove while hanging in the balcony in different days. So, if you don't want to lose anything be careful about that.
I stayed in a 6-bed dorm for 10 days and overall had a great experience. The staff were extremely helpful — special thanks to Kareem and the rest of the team for their excellent service. If you’re looking for a clean and comfortable hostel at an affordable price in Cairo, I definitely recommend it. The location is fantastic, right in the city center. Sheets and blankets can be changed daily upon request, and the shared bathrooms are cleaned every day. There’s also free breakfast available from 8:30 to 11:00, and the Wi-Fi connection was generally good. Also if you want you can wash your clothes here for 15EGP for piece. For those staying in the dorm: just a small note — if you’re an early sleeper, noise might be an issue since it’s a shared room, but that’s the case with most hostels. A small suggestion for the management: adding hooks behind the doors or on the bed frames would be a simple but very useful improvement.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Ayobami
Nigeria1 review10“I would definitely recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was all cool for me.
It’s a very accommodating place with nice staffs and warm reception. I loved it.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Amparo
Spain23 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was perfect and they are so kind and gently. We had a great time , 100% recomendable!!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Emma
Australia12 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Highly recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mohammed and Adem were so accommodating, and brought us breakfast to our room even though it was past breakfast time. The location is very central in downtown Cairo, directly opposite the Cairo museum and easy to get to restaurants and bars.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Jaffer
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Wonderful place ran by wonderful people in a wonderful location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
More insulation for a better nights sleep as the traffic is all night long
The location and the staff who were very responsive to all my needs especially Mohammed who looked after me every morning at breakfast!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Emma
Australia12 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location and interesting building, very accomodating staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Gökay
Turkey3 reviews10“Amazing stay! Great location, lovely staff, and a comfy room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was perfect, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. My room was also very comfortable and clean.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Brandon
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10“This is the best place to stay in central Cairo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent very central location right in the heart of the tourist area. 24/7 front desk and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great value and amazing free breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Nicola
Australia5 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, very centrally located and very accomodating. Staff helped us immensely with arranging travel to Luxor and allowing us to shower prior to our overnight bus. The location is right across the road from the museum, very safe and room was spacious with huge single beds. Aircon worked beautifully and the breakfast was delicious and filling. Highly recommend for any travellers exploring Cairo on their own or in a group.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
David
Australia35 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Enjoyable stay in a great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a bit cozy
Location Staff Comfy beds Clean bathrooms
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Ali
Turkey21 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“A hostel with a great location, offering a comfortable accommodation experience but with limited kit”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Arabs & Egyptians)
- • Stayed 1 night
Kitchen facilities were limited.
A clean and comfortable hostel in a central location.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Albert
Spain30 reviews1 helpful vote10“Good option”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Good location, delicious breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Vijay
Qatar9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Small bathroom and living area.
Nice comfy beds.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Roberto
Italy71 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Very nice hostel in front of the egyp museum”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Arabs & Egyptians)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately, the windows are not soundproof, so the nearby busy road is noisy at night.
Nice location, excellent staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Isnar
Germany15 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great place to stay a few days in Cairo. Good value for money :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a big deal for us but maybe would be great to renew some of the things in the room like the curtain hangers and curtains. Also nicer chairs and table in the balcony. But nothing crucial that I would say is bad from this place. They offer you some tours which can be found cheaper in Get Your Guide but if you say no thank you they would not insist which is appreciated.
Property was great the rooms are comfortable and enough for two people no problem. The location is a highlight and the breakfast! It is a small but nice hostel to stay, staff is friendly and helpful with great suggestions and ready to answer any question you have. They are available 24/7. There are different small markets/kiosk in less than 5 min walk and many different attractions just 10-15 min drive with Uber as well as some shopping streets just 15 min walking distance. If you are looking for an authentic Koshary you have a great restaurant just 10 min walking distance.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Mohammed
Ireland27 reviews9 helpful votes10“Nice & central accomodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Nice central location... Staff very friendly and helpful (especially Bishoy who we had to deal with most of the time.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Guadalupe
Argentina19 reviews3 helpful votes10“Best option in Cairo !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing ! With all the scam around Cairo; would definitely recommend and be back here !
Everything was amazing ! The stuff super helpful and nice, ideal location, excellent breakfast, very clean and very good prices !
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Alexandra
Portugal10 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to point out, honestly.
Staff very friendly and helpful, excellent location, friendly atmosphere and breakfast is nice! Great value for money.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Honghao
China35 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“very good location”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location, friendly environments
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Katie
United States2 reviews10“Super comfy, nice location, friendly staff, would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Window of the double room opens to the road with is noisy but not the hostels fault.
Clean! Super comfy beds!! Right across from the museum. Really nice staff. Good breakfast. Reasonable price
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Srikant
India16 reviews2 helpful votes10“Value for money stay in downtown cairo”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Location is the winning point for this hotel. It right opposite to the Cairo Museum and close to downtown. We used the space to just crash on bed each night and it was good enough for that, it is a compact accomdation but its good and well managed. Room and hotel is clean and they give a good breakfast and on time.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Muhammad
United Arab Emirates2 reviews9.0“I would like to stay again ....nice place...breakfast was nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Arabs & Egyptians)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mr.Khaled at reception and ladies staff were very good and always smiling.
Stayed in May 2025
