Meramees Hostel

1.5 star property
Victorian Cairo hostel in Downtown Cairo with free breakfast

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Meramees Hostel

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Overview of Meramees Hostel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
32 Sabri Abou Alam, Talaat Harb Square, Cairo
  • Popular LocationTahrir Square8 min walk
  • Popular LocationEgyptian Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKhan el-Khalili4 min drive
  • AirportCairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)35 min drive
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Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
4 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
3 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cairo

Meramees Hostel is located in Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, and is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and City Stars. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 8 min walk
  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • كوستا كوفى - 4 min walk
  • ماكدونالدز - 5 min walk
  • كافيه قمرين - 3 min walk
  • قهوة بين البنكين - 3 min walk
  • بوسي - 6 min walk

About this property

Meramees Hostel

Hostel located in Downtown Cairo
Meramees Hostel is located close to Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum, and provides free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free train station pick-up, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Meramees Hostel offer perks such as first-run movies and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Irons/ironing boards and laundry detergent
  • 21-inch TVs with first-run movies
  • Balconies, communal kitchens, and musical instruments

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Shopping mall
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: USD 1 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours in January
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Meramees Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Meramees Hostel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meramees Hostel on Apr 20, 2024 start from CA $29.9, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Meramees Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Meramees Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Meramees Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Meramees Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Meramees Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Midan Talaat Harb and Tahrir Square. Talaat Harb Street and Alabaster Sphinx are also within 10 minutes. Cairo Rames Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Meramees Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I stayed there for 3 weeks. There are at least 4 issues which make this place difficult to stay. The breakfast starts at 8:30, which is inconvenient for all the guests, as it is too late, so many of us pay for it but skip it. The cooking lady is not in rush> A after 40 minutes of waiting (I was the only guest!), I asked about their problem. She began LOUDLY, RUDELY and IN FRONT OF ME discussing me with the other staff saying nasty things about me. I said that it was unappropriated and never ate thereafter. They do not care and did not reimburse the cost of my breakfasts (I asked for this). The second issue: the front desk ladies are unprofessional: they never greet guests. Nada, the daughter of the owner of the hostel, is constantly stuck into her phone and speaks to all the guests as if they are dust under her feet. The third: a complete absence of any flexibility. Once they receive your money, you will never see them. When I arrived at the hostel, my plans changed, and I asked about moving a checking out date TWO weeks before the original termination, but the owner refused saying that he "would lose." The fourth: a bare min. is invested into maintenance, and whatever is done, is done awfully. For instance, the screws that they used for putting a bed together, are sticking out for abut 7 cm. I damaged my leg so bad, that it is healing till now, and I hope that there would be no permanent ugly scar there! No wonder, such things happen with such an attitude to the guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

SURESH

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

SURESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist Ahmed, a young guy, was very helpful and pleasant. Although bathroom is shared, it was always clean. Located in downtown Cairo, within walking distance of Tahrir square. Great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laura, BELLEVUE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I had a positive experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room itself was clean and well maintained, which was much appreciated. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option in the area and want to be near the Museum of Egypt, this hostel is definitely worth checking out.

8/10 Good

Najwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou very much Meramees hostel. Gladly we found a good place to stay. The hostel was so cool with a classic and nostalgic vibes but a little bit hard to find the hotel with no big sign n it was located in front of big road so there’s so many car at that time. But overall, the stuffs the the room the breakfast the amenities the internet is good. Keep it great til the end 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Normal
Nice staff, easy check in but property needs more attention and detail in cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nidhal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cool hotel.
Everything is fine, there is no note. Service, cleanliness and location Is everything perfect 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were simply exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge room. Very good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bahadrienne, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very satisfied with the staff. They were very helpful and met our needs. Location was excellent and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019