Dar Cairo

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Deluxe Studio
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Dining room
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Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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43 Sherif Basha, 20, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4280180
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Cairo

At Dar Cairo you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Downtown Cairo hostel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Khan el-Khalili and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Cairo Tower.

What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 19 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dar Cairo

Hostel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service are available. The business-friendly Dar Cairo also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairo hostel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dar Cairo offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (USD 3 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of USD 15; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dar Cairo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 7 per day.

Payment types

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: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 3 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 7 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 15

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Dar Cairo Cairo
Dar Cairo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dar Cairo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dar Cairo?

Yep, Dar Cairo has a self car park for USD 3 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes Dar Cairo a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dar Cairo.

Does Dar Cairo serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dar Cairo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dar Cairo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dar Cairo?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dar Cairo?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Dar Cairo Reviews

Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

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部屋自体は比較的きれいに整備されており、エアコンも完備されているが、ホテルが入居している建物自体が古く、階段はゴミ・ホコリだらけ、食べかけの生ごみも見受けられ、不衛生であった。エレベーターは木製かつ吊り下げ式で使用するにはコツがいる。安全に使用するために、十分な注意が必要。ホテルのスタッフはフレンドリーかつ親切なので、施設・設備の問題である。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025