You'll be connected to a railway/underground station at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel, and within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Downtown Cairo hostel include Giza Pyramid Complex and Citystars Heliopolis.
American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
Nasser Station - 9 min walk
Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Sip - 3 min walk
Koueider | قويدر - 4 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
Almeria Cafe & Restaurant - 4 min walk
Cap D'Or - 4 min walk
About this property
EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
This Cairo hostel is smoke free.
16 guestrooms or units
Local cuisine
Breakfast available (free)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Lift
No smoking on site
EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary slippers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and bidets. This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
8 steps to reach entrance
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift (305 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Day bed
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
28-inch LCD TV
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Dishwasher
Freezer
Limited room service
Microwave
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: EGP 500 per person (one-way)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Cairo Plaza Hotel Cairo
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?
EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel serve breakfast?
Yeah, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
What time are check-in & check-out at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?