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This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 200 metres from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception. All simply furnished rooms at The Freedom Hostel come with a balcony and heating. Some room have a private bathroom, while other have shared bathroom facilities in the hallway. Continental breakfast is served in the morning. Several Egyptian and International restaurants, cinemas and shopping malls are located nearby. Tea, coffee and shisha cafés are located just metres away. Convenient guests services include laundry facilities and free luggage storage. It is possible to book tours at the hostel’s travel desk, which also has an internet corner to keep in touch with family and friends.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.6
High score for Cairo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Eduardo
    Spain Spain
    Great value hotel well located in Cairo downtown, near two main commercial streets. Large rooms with comfortable beds. Tours can be arranged and good prices are offered. Airport transportation also well organized. Overall, very good for the price.
  • Kareena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Arrived at 7am and was given a hot drink and allowed to leave our bags until check in, staff are very helpful with directions & times of musuems etc, booked 2 beds, got a room with 4 beds in it for our sole use. Lovely old building, just off a...
  • Linaskk
    Lithuania Lithuania
    After reading some horror stories about budget hotels / hostels of Cairo I didn't know what to expect, but the Freedom Hostel turned out great. Awesome staff, great location, comfy beds, cleanliness, good breakfast.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Freedom Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Freedom Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:30 to 13:30

Check-out

From 11:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Freedom Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Please check your visa requirements before travelling.

Please note that as per the local law, Egyptian and Arab nationals cannot stay in mixed dormitory rooms.

Please inform Freedom Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Freedom Hostel

  • The prices at Freedom Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Freedom Hostel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Freedom Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Entertainment staff

  • Check-in at Freedom Hostel is from 12:30, and check-out is until 12:00.