Layla Hostel

Central hostel with outdoor pool, connected to a rail/subway station, near Tahrir Square

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February 2026
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March 2026
Layla Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Cairo Tower and Khan el-Khalili are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Saad Zaghloul Station is 4 minutes and Sayyeda Zeinab Station is 12 minutes.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Yard
  • Furnished balcony or patio
$39 nightly
$45 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Amira | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Living area

Amira

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Islamic | Courtyard view
Islamic | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Living area

Islamic

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Garden view
Violet | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Living area

Violet

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sheherazade | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Living area

Sheherazade

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Garden view
Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Living area

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Garden view
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Living area
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Garden view
Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bidet
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Ibn Battuta | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Ibn Battuta | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Ibn Battuta | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Ibn Battuta

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Folklore | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bidet
Folklore | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Folklore | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Folklore | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Folklore

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
Golden Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bidet
Golden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Golden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Golden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Golden Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Mamluk | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bidet
Mamluk | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Mamluk | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Mamluk | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Mamluk

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
French Lady | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bidet
French Lady | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
French Lady | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
French Lady | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

French Lady

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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20 Safiya Zaghloul, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4262101

What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Qasr El Nil Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 44 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Giza Suburbs Station - 6 min drive
  • Imbaba Station - 7 min drive
  • Bashteel Station - 8 min drive
  • Saad Zaghloul Station - 4 min walk
  • Sayyeda Zeinab Station - 12 min walk
  • Sadat Station - 13 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jazz Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪قهوة الليل واخره - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taboula - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Layla Hostel

Layla Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Cairo Tower and Khan el-Khalili are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Saad Zaghloul Station is 4 minutes and Sayyeda Zeinab Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 1 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Yard
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Griddle
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Mixer
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 1 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access is available for an extra charge of USD 2 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property only accepts cash.

Also known as

Layla Hostel Cairo
Layla Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Layla Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Layla Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Layla Hostel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Layla Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Layla Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Layla Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Layla Hostel and nearby?

Layla Hostel has private pools.

Does Layla Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private pool, a furnished balcony or patio, and a yard.

What's the area around Layla Hostel like?

Layla Hostel is in Downtown Cairo, a short 4-minute walk from Saad Zaghloul Station and 14 minutes' walk from Tahrir Square.

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Layla Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend but makes sure you get the room you want. Expedia lists a private bath on one of their garden rooms, but it does not have the private bath. It must say private bath on the confirmation from the hotel.
Lesley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

I had a fantastic stay at this beautiful hostel in Cairo! The building is a fully renovated 120-year-old home, and it’s absolutely stunning, full of charm and character. We stayed in a private room with a king-size bed and were wowed by the elegant chandelier that gave the space a special touch. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming throughout our stay, always ready to assist with anything we needed. The location is great too — close to Tahrir Square, which made it easy to explore the city. One of the highlights is the peaceful backyard with a pool — a rare gem in Cairo and a perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the city!
Alejandro, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La chambre était impecable. Le personnel très gentil. La villa est magnifique. Pour rencontrer des gens c'est top. Le ménage fait régulièrement dans les sanitaires.le petit déjeuner très bien. Seul défaut ce sont les douches propres mais la robinetterie parfois capricieuse donc on a parfois un filet d'eau pour se laver ce qui prend beaucoup de temps.
yolande, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cálido

Un lugar hermoso y cálido ! El equipo totalmente Top ! El dueño muy atento con los huéspedes y siempre preocupado . Lele y Layla son las estrellas del lugar . Gracias por todo
Nalia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

stephane, 3-night trip