Dahab Hostel vs Isis 2 Hostel
Both are in Cairo, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelAl Ismalia
Dahab Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
HostelSharkas
Isis 2 Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Dahab Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 450 m apart.
Choose Dahab Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.1)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 50)
Choose Isis 2 Hostel if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2011 / 1998)
Why is Dahab Hostel better than Isis 2 Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.1)+1.6
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 3More guest reviews (418 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×22
- 4100 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+100
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 96 vs 80)+16
Why is Isis 2 Hostel better than Dahab Hostel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2011 vs 1998)+13y
- 2Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 12:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dahab Hostel vs Isis 2 Hostel: which hotel is better? | Dahab Hostel | Isis 2 Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.6 | 7.1 |
| Location | 5.9 +0.5 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.8 +1.2 | 3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +1.0 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.6 | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 418 +399 | 19 |
| Rank in Cairo | top 8% +70% | top 78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 +0.5 | 5.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m −300 m | 720 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km −210 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +100 | 50 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 +2 | 22 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 39 | 27 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1998 | 2011 +13y |
| Listed amenities | 12 +8 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 10:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
450 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.
Isis 2 Hostel: city centre: 720 m, nearest station El Attaba Metro Station | محطة مترو العتبة: 1.3 km, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 17 km, 50 places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.
Dahab Hostel or Isis 2 Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Dahab Hostel or Isis 2 Hostel?
Dahab Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Dahab Hostel or Isis 2 Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dahab Hostel is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 720 m for Isis 2 Hostel.
How far apart are Dahab Hostel and Isis 2 Hostel?
The two hotels are 450 m 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