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Arabian Nights Hostel vs Freedom Hostel

Both are in Cairo, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

HostelEl Giyushi

Arabian Nights Hostel

Guest rating
5.9 Below average
Location score
4.7
Score by category
0 of 5
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HostelEl Fawala

Freedom Hostel

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
6.8
Score by category
4 of 5
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The short answer

Pick Freedom Hostel

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 2.4 km apart.

Choose Arabian Nights Hostel if you want

  • free parking
  • a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 27 / 5)

Choose Freedom Hostel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 5.9)
  • to walk to the sights (790 m / 3.1 km)
  • more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 27)
  • breakfast included

Why is Arabian Nights Hostel better than Freedom Hostel?

  1. 1Has free parking

Why is Freedom Hostel better than Arabian Nights Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 5.9)+3.2
  2. 22.3 km closer to the city centre−2.3 km
  3. 3Includes free breakfast
  4. 4800 m closer to public transport−800 m
  5. 5More guest reviews (197 vs 67), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
  6. 6123 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+123
  7. 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 62)+35

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Arabian Nights HostelFreedom Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 5.9 9.1 +3.2
Location 4.7 6.8 +2.1
Facilities 4.2 5.0 +0.8
Spa & wellness 0.0 0.0
Public transport 2.8 7.1 +4.3
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 6.6 9.0 +2.4
Guest rating 5.9 9.1 +3.2
Number of reviews 67 197 +130
Rank in Cairo bottom 2% top 2% +96%
Location
Location score 4.7 6.8 +2.1
Distance to the centre 3.1 km 790 m −2.3 km
To public transport 1.5 km 680 m −800 m
To the airport 14 km −2.1 km 16 km
Restaurants within 500 m 27 150 +123
To the nearest food shop 460 m −350 m 810 m
Shops within 500 m 4 6
Sights within 1 km 6 29 +23
Rooms & building
Rooms 27 5
Listed amenities 17 17
Policies
Check-in from 12:00 −1h 12:30
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free parking ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Smoke-free ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

Price for your dates

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      Nightly price by month

      Arabian Nights HostelFreedom Hostel

      • Freedom Hostel is cheaper in 6 of 11 months
      • Arabian Nights Hostel: €15 a night on average · Freedom Hostel: €14 a night on average

      Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

      Hotel prices in Cairo by month

      All months
      Month Arabian Nights HostelFreedom Hostel
      November€15€11
      December€15€12
      January€15€14
      February€15€14
      March€15€14
      April€15€14
      May€15€16
      June€15€16
      July€15€16
      August€15€16
      September€15€16
      October€15–

      Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

      Arabian Nights Hostel prices by monthFreedom Hostel prices by month

      Location

      2.4 km apart

      Arabian Nights Hostel: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station El Geish Metro Station | محطة مترو الجيش: 1.5 km, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 14 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

      Freedom Hostel: city centre: 790 m, nearest station El Attaba Metro Station | محطة مترو العتبة: 680 m, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km.

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      Arabian Nights Hostel or Freedom Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Arabian Nights Hostel or Freedom Hostel?

      Freedom Hostel leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

      Which is cheaper, Arabian Nights Hostel or Freedom Hostel?

      Over the year Freedom Hostel costs about €14 a night on average against €15 at Arabian Nights Hostel, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Freedom Hostel is closer: 790 m from the centre, against 3.1 km for Arabian Nights Hostel.

      How far apart are Arabian Nights Hostel and Freedom Hostel?

      The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score