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Layla Hostel

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Outdoor pool
Amira | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Courtyard view
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
$19
$17 nightly
$19 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23

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20 Safiya Zaghloul, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4262101
  • Place, American University of Cairo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Amira | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Amira

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Islamic | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Islamic

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Violet | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Violet

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sheherazade | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Sheherazade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Ibn Battuta

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Folklore | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Folklore

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Golden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Golden Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mamluk | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Mamluk

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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French Lady | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

French Lady

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

In the heart of Cairo, Layla Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. .This hostel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cairo Tower and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cairo Citadel.
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What's nearby

  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Talaat Harb Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Saad Zaghloul Station - 4 min walk
  • Giza Suburbs Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Layla Hostel

Layla Hostel offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the hostel's 24-hour room service. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 1 per day
  • Pool fee: USD 2 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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

Layla Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jakob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very pretty with great rooms. It's also very clean and the personnel is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

yolande

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jakob

The hotel is very pretty in an old villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nalia

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025