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Welcome Arabesque Hostel

2.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Reception
City view
Front of property – evening/night
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$39
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Explore the area

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11 Ramses St., Abdel Monaem Ryiad Sq., Cairo
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Midan Talaat Harb
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Luxury Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cairo

At Welcome Arabesque Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Downtown Cairo hostel include Giza Pyramid Complex and Citystars Heliopolis.
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What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Talaat Harb Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tahrir Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • American University of Cairo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Ramses Hilton - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Koshary Abou Tarek - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sip - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mazeej Balad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Poire Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Welcome Arabesque Hostel

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Welcome Arabesque Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Cairo hostel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Welcome Arabesque Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 5 per cent of room rate

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

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Welcome Arabesque Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: 5 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. This property accepts Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Welcome Arabesque Hostel Cairo
Welcome Arabesque Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Welcome Arabesque Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome Arabesque Hostel on 9 Apr 2026 start from NZ$39, 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 Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

Yep, Welcome Arabesque Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Welcome Arabesque Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 9:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

No, Welcome Arabesque Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Welcome Arabesque Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Welcome Arabesque Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent value for money and the staff were extremely helpful. I hope to stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Downtown Cairo! I stayed at Arabsque Hotel during my recent trip to Egypt, and it honestly exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly warm, helpful, and welcoming. They made sure I felt comfortable, gave me great local tips, and were always available whenever I needed anything — whether it was arranging transport, recommending places to eat, or helping with directions. The location is unbeatable — right in Downtown Cairo, walking distance from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. It’s perfect if you want to explore the city on foot or hop into a taxi to nearby attractions. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious for the price. The AC worked perfectly, the Wi-Fi was strong, and the beds were cozy after a long day of sightseeing. The vibe of the hotel is peaceful and traditional, with charming decor that gives you an authentic Egyptian feel. One thing that really stood out was the rooftop terrace — a great spot to relax, have some tea, and soak in the views of Cairo. I even got to meet other travelers there and share some stories. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, centrally located hotel with genuine hospitality and a local touch, Arabsque Hotel is 100% recommended. I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I’m in Cairo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful, the rooms are clean, the reception is friendly and can help with anything. Finally, the location is close to all places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fayez I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees are great, professional, helpful and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Momen

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

In downtown Cairo, clean and friendly staff.

I really loved the place, particularly the location because it's exactly located in downtown Cairo. The staff was so friendly and classy and the room was very comfortable and clean, they make sure that the room should be housekeeped every two days and that was nice 🙂. However, I would like to mention two drawbacks, the noice cancelation wasn't that good so you will hear each single car passing through Ramses road, the second drawback is the WiFi internet speed, it was really slow. My overall review is 8 out of 10.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Konstantsa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lights not working, broken chair, nosy room, sticky floor, rusty bathroom, bathroom flash doesn’t stop- could hear the water running 24/7.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tamer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hesham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bed for a few hours

Does its job. The breakfast is just the lady boiling an egg and a few slices of bread, even then taking over 30 mins. Location is fine, for us it was the place to rest for a few hours after a flight and before getting to a nicer accommodation. Room was clean with basic necessities, the traffic noise was so loud it was hard to get sleep in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hesham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMY, Daytona beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

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

Excellence to book a gain

it's a very quite place and the hotel team was very cooperative and good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tolunay

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel israel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

WALDER

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

Hotel maravilhoso

A primeira impressão é ruim pois o prédio é velho. Mas ao chegar no sexto andar onde fica a recepção é uma graça. Atendentes maravilhosos e solícitos. Amei ficar aqui.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jamil

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maysara bayoumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Gabriel

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

Muy buen hotel

El personal muy simpático, nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos y charlamos un montón. La habitación esta limpia, el agua caliente funciona, se puede dejar las valijas y pagar con tarjeta.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

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

اقامة جيدة جداً بميزانية معقولة.

فندق قريب من وسط البلد نظافة جيدة والعاملين بالاستقبال متعاونين واخلاقهم عالية جداً خاصة الأستاذ أنس.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022