Title: Swisstay Downtown Cairo - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=126002018&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Swisstay Downtown Cairo Hostel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Tahrir Square ## Photo gallery for Swisstay Downtown Cairo ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Swisstay Downtown Cairo (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002100/126002018/92a4a67c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Swisstay Downtown Cairo (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002100/126002018/494cfe01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Swisstay Downtown Cairo (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002100/126002018/21ca21b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Swisstay Downtown Cairo (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002100/126002018/da5ac6f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Swisstay Downtown Cairo (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126010000/126002100/126002018/47051785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Swisstay Downtown Cairo provides free breakfast (local cuisine), shopping on site, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 16 - Feb. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 17 - Feb. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 20 - Feb. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 27 - Mar. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=126002018&PinnedHotelID=126002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### Luxury Studio Suite ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Kitchenette Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom - City view - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Deluxe Twin Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - City view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Superior Triple Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - City view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Deluxe Twin Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - City view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Deluxe Twin Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - City view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Superior Double Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - City view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Deluxe Double Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - City view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Standard Double Room, City View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven - 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[Visit our Cairo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo.dx178243) [View more Hostels in Cairo](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hostels.d178243-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.04812%2C31.23740&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1ZVy0bbgMuBK4DG9G3rPy6kacoU=) 26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4272141 ### What's nearby - ![A strange and rich place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/93020beb-3238-4f3a-9119-c5a94061e40c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Talaat Harb Street 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Famous Talaat Harb Square in downtown Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532406207/596ce9a1-c308-4905-a10d-661595ff200d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Midan Talaat Harb 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Cairo, Egypt - Nov 2nd 2018 - Tourists in front of the main entrance of the Egypt history museum in Cairo in a blue sky day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073085/525538f6-e70a-4181-a317-1043d225745e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Egyptian Museum 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073093/673827df-2c21-490b-a132-695ca57b7f29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tahrir Square 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - American University of Cairo 7 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Sadat Station 9 min walk - Cairo Ramses Station 20 min drive - Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Koshary Abou Tarek 4 min walk - Sip 3 min walk - Mazeej Balad 1 min walk - CaiRoma 5 min walk - La Poire Cafe 4 min walk ## About this property ### Swisstay Downtown Cairo Hostel near Tahrir Square Close to Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower, Swisstay Downtown Cairo provides free breakfast (local cuisine), shopping on site, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser - A TV in the lobby and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Swisstay Downtown Cairo include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and shampoo - Furnished balconies or patios, mini fridges, and microwaves ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM ### Things to do - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Mini-fridge ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Tour and ticket assistance ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Mini-fridge - Oven - Restaurant dining guides - Stovetop ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 1:00 PM ### 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 not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 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 Property Registration Number yes ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swisstay Downtown Cairo pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Swisstay Downtown Cairo? ### What time is check-out at Swisstay Downtown Cairo? ### Where is Swisstay Downtown Cairo located? ## Have a question? 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