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title: "Dahab Hostel, Cairo: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hostel
# Dahab Hostel

Al Ismalia, Cairo, Egypt

8.7 ·  Very good 418 reviews ·  #16 #16 of 166 in Cairo ·  5.9 Location score
## About Dahab Hostel

Dahab Hostel is a hostel in Al Ismalia, Cairo, Egypt. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 418 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 7.2 km from the centre of Cairo. The nearest airport, Cairo International Airport (CAI), is 17 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 39

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 177

26 Mahmoud Bassiouny-Downtown-Cairo

## How Dahab Hostel scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Cairo

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **5.9**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Public transport **4.8**

Cairo average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **96**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **24**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">El Attaba Metro Station | محطة مترو العتبة</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairo International Airport (CAI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">38 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Prince Said Halim Pacha Palace قصر الأمير سعيد حليم باشا90 m
-   قصر شمبليون130 m
-   Museum of Egyptian Antiquities350 m
-   Museo360 m
-   متحف المصري بااللقاهره360 m
-   Cairo Museum370 m

## Dahab Hostel: in detail

Dahab Hostel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hostel's airport transfer services. Discovering Cairo becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hostel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service and luggage storage. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the hostel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Dahab Hostel with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Dahab Hostel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. In select rooms at the hostel, a refrigerator is available for those moments when it seems necessary. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Dahab Hostel. Do you excel in cooking? Prepare your personal dishes on-site at hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Dahab Hostel

### How do guests rate Dahab Hostel?

Dahab Hostel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 418 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Cairo.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Dahab Hostel?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Dahab Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Dahab Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Dahab Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairo International Airport (CAI), is 17 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Dahab Hostel have?

Dahab Hostel has 39 rooms.

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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