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The Australian Hostel

23 Abd El Khalek Tharwat, Downtown, Cairo, Cairo, 11111, Egypt
The Australian Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 58 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 58 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The hostels clean and tidy and i would fully recommend it to everyone if only to have a chat to the lads that work there." source Hostelworld

    "Overall very clean (especially for Egypt), and the staff was VERY friendly/helpful." source Hostelworld

    "I will strongly recommend it to people who plan to come to Cairo." source Hostelworld

    "I recommend Australian Hostel 100% and I will be back again." source Hostelworld

    "I recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to Cairo/Egypt." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The staff are great and very pleasent The rooms and bathrooms are very very clean to the stage you would say impecable the hostel is very central and is in walking distane to market, muesem and railway and bus stations will definatley use this hostel again sum up in one word "brilliant"." source Hostelworld

    "The building doesn't look much and to be fair the rooms are plain, but clean and tidy with internet access and breakfast included." source Hostelworld

    "It was so nice arriving to such a clean, friendly and fun place after my long flight and the staff looked after me all during my stay." source Hostelworld

    "It has everything you need- clean beds and bathrooms (with hot showers available 24/7), free breakfast, and internet access." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, friendly and helpful staff, rooms are very clean and beds comfortable." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "A wonderful place that was good value, location and very helpful staff who were both insightful and fun." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, extremely friendly staff who offered us good tours." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The best part was hanging out in the Egyptian lounge area during the evening feeling the cool breeze come through the balcony with other travellers and the hostel staff who were excellent and always ready to provide local information." source Hostelworld

    "The days I spent here sitting around in the common area talking to other travellers and to the guys who run the hostel (especially Mostafa ;) were some of the best I had in Egypt." source Hostelworld

    "Is located in downtown meaning you will get very little sleep. Is ok for shopping in the area, but not close to the main attractions (Pyramids & Sphinx." source Hostelworld

    "Despite having the obvious advantages such as cleanliness, cheap price, good location and free wifi, what makes the place special is its friendliness." source Hostelworld

    "Location is in great shopping district for clothes, electronics, etc. and within walking distance from the Egyptian Museum." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "the driver basically takes a cut from every place you are taken and are completely ripped off by the price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "it is a so far so good hostel, the bad image was before we leave Cario, we book 2 double bed room, while we back again,they just gave us a trip bed room and on single room,." source Hostelworld

    "Fast Internet and Super Comfy Massive Beds in the Dorm Rooms." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms are nice and big." source Hostelworld

More information on The Australian Hostel

The Australian hostel was mainly constructed to connect people from all over the world.We aim to create a cozy place that makes you feel home. Our attentive staff will give you a warm welcoming once you arrive.The hotel is located in the heart of downtown, which is 5 minutes walking from the Egyptian Museum, and 10 minutes from the railway station and Bus station as well.We offer a free pick up from the airport :� More than three nights for the single room.� More than two nights for the double room.� More than one night for the triple room.We also have a Lobby for relaxing after a long day visiting, where you can Chat,Listen to all kinds of music, dance, play cards and watching international TV.We give you a guarantee that you will enjoy every single moment in Australian hostel with us, because it�s your home away from home.all the room with air condition.The Australian hostel wants to share the fun with you,

Directions

The Australian hostel 5 min walk to Egyptian museum and 10 min to train and bus station.the hostel is located in down town which is very near from talat harb st.

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