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title: "Dahab Hostel vs Heritage Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Dahab Hostel or Heritage Hostel in Cairo? Compare guest…"
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# Dahab Hostel vs Heritage Hostel

Both are in Cairo, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1335591/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Bab El Louk
## [Heritage Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/heritage-hostel-cairo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1513357/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 190 m apart.

### Choose Dahab Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 39 / 99)

### Choose Heritage Hostel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 99 / 39)

### Why is Dahab Hostel better than Heritage Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (418 vs 131), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (39 vs 99 rooms) (−60)

### Why is Heritage Hostel better than Dahab Hostel?

1.  Has 24-hour room service
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 39 rooms) (×2.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dahab Hostel | Heritage Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Location | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 418  (+287) | 131 |
| Rank in Cairo | top 10% | top 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m | 310 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 490 m | 350 m  (−140 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 | 26  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 39 | 99 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1998 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |

## Location

190 m apart

Dahab Hostel: city centre: 420 m, nearest station El Attaba Metro Station | محطة مترو العتبة: 1.1 km, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km.

Heritage Hostel: city centre: 310 m, nearest station El Attaba Metro Station | محطة مترو العتبة: 1.2 km, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 77 hotels in Downtown Cairo](https://stayversus.com/en/egypt/cairo/area/downtown-cairo/)

## Weather in Cairo

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## Dahab Hostel or Heritage Hostel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Dahab Hostel or Heritage Hostel?

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

### How far apart are Dahab Hostel and Heritage Hostel?

The two hotels are 190 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/dahab-hostel-cairo-vs-heritage-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/