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title: "Dahab Hostel vs Hotel Grand Royal: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Grand Royal. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Dahab Hostel or Hotel Grand Royal in Cairo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Dahab Hostel vs Hotel Grand Royal

Both are in Cairo, 80 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:** 1 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★ · Bab El Louk
## [Hotel Grand Royal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-grand-royal-cairo/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1585008/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Grand Royal

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose Dahab Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Hotel Grand Royal if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Dahab Hostel better than Hotel Grand Royal?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.7) (+2.0)
2.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Hotel Grand Royal better than Dahab Hostel?

1.  6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6)
2.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dahab Hostel | Hotel Grand Royal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+2.0) | 6.7 |
| Location | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2  (+0.9) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 4.8 | 5.2  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+1.8) | 6.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+2.0) | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 418  (+163) | 255 |
| Rank in Cairo | top 8%  (+88%) | top 96% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.2 km | 7.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 | 25 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 39 | 21 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 18  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 12:30 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

80 m apart

## Dahab Hostel or Hotel Grand Royal: common questions

### Which is better, Dahab Hostel or Hotel Grand Royal?

Hotel Grand Royal leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, public transport. Dahab Hostel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Dahab Hostel or Hotel Grand Royal?

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

### How far apart are Dahab Hostel and Hotel Grand Royal?

The two hotels are 80 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-hotel-grand-royal-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/