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title: "Cleopatra Hotel vs Tahrir square hostel | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Tahrir square hostel. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Cleopatra Hotel or Tahrir square hostel in Cairo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Cleopatra Hotel vs Tahrir square hostel

Both are in Cairo, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Al Ismalia
## [Cleopatra Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cleopatra-hotel-cairo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1293772/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Al Ismalia
## [Tahrir square hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tahrir-square-hostel-cairo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2174916/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Tahrir square hostel

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Tahrir square hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Cleopatra Hotel better than Tahrir square hostel?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Tahrir square hostel better than Cleopatra Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.1) (+1.0)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Earlier check-in (11:30 vs 14:00) (−3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Cleopatra Hotel | Tahrir square hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.1  (+1.0) |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8  (+1.6) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.0  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.1  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 250  (+45) | 205 |
| Rank in Cairo | top 48% | top 1%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Distance to Al Ismalia centre | 110 m  (−140 m) | 250 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 124 | 139  (+15) |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 23 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 19  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 11:30  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

140 m apart

## Cleopatra Hotel or Tahrir square hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Cleopatra Hotel or Tahrir square hostel?

Tahrir square hostel leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Cleopatra Hotel or Tahrir square hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Cleopatra Hotel is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 250 m for Tahrir square hostel.

### How far apart are Cleopatra Hotel and Tahrir square hostel?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cleopatra-hotel-cairo-vs-tahrir-square-hostel-cairo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/