Meramees Hostel

1.5 star property
Riverwalk hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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TV, first-run films
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$44
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Khan el-Khalili
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
3 bathrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
4 bathrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Day bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cairo

Meramees Hostel places you in the centre of Cairo, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and express check-in. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown Cairo hostel include Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis.

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • American University of Cairo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 4 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CaiRoma - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bab El Ward | باب الورد - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kazaz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Horeya Cafe | مقهى الحرية - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Meramees Hostel

Riverwalk hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Meramees Hostel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Victorian Cairo hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 32 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Meramees Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with first-run films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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 (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • 2 floors
  • 32 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Meramees Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: USD 1 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

Property Registration Number Yes

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours in January.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Meramees
Meramees Cairo
Meramees Hostel
Meramees Hostel Cairo
Meramees Hotel Cairo
Meramees Hostel Cairo
Meramees Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Meramees Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Meramees Hostel?

Meramees Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Meramees Hostel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meramees Hostel on 4 Nov 2025 start from NZ$44.03, 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.

Is parking available at Meramees Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is Meramees Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as musical instruments in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Meramees Hostel is a hit with families.

Does Meramees Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Meramees Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Meramees Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Meramees Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Meramees Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Meramees Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.