Budget Hostels from S$6

By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: Safary Hotel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Nasser Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Dahab hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Layla Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Saad Zaghloul Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with showers, coffee/tea makers and bed sheets. Rotana Palace Suites - Located steps from Tahrir Square. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Palm Pyramids - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Cairo, one of Expedia’s 112 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 16°C. Between January and March, the daytime average is 25°C and the night-time average is 10°C. Between April and June, temperatures average 37°C during the day and 15°C at night. Between July and September, the temperature averages 38°C during the day and 23°C at night. Between October and December, the average temperature is 31°C during the day and 12°C at night.

Generally, Cairo is known for its museums, cafes and historical sites. Major attractions include Giza Pyramid Complex. Get out into nature with places such as Al-Azhar Park, Al Fustat Garden and International Park. Cultural attractions include Cairo Opera House, Manial Palace and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Keep this information about transit options in Cairo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), located 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away. An alternative is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), located 21.3 mi (34.2 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. Nearby metro stations include Sadat Station, Mohamed Naguib Station and Saad Zaghloul Station. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Cairo Ramses Station, Imbaba Station or Giza Suburbs Station.