Sun Hostel Cairo
Hostel in Cairo
Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.
A simple hostel stay just steps from Tahrir Square.
Sun Hostel Cairo offers a back-to-basics stay in one of Downtown’s busiest corners, set right off Talaat Harb Street at Tahrir Square. Rooms are modest, with shared bathrooms and basic furnishings, supported by the essentials—WiFi, linens, and daily housekeeping. The building features an elevator, and the hostel occupies upper floors, providing a vantage point over Cairo’s lively central district.
Guests use shared kitchens and lounges for tea, breakfast, and planning the day’s outings. The 24-hour front desk manages airport transfers, tour bookings, and luggage storage, keeping things straightforward for backpackers and budget-conscious travelers. With immediate access to the metro, the Egyptian Museum, and downtown cafés, the hostel serves as a practical stop for those exploring Cairo on foot.
Stay in Cairo - Rooms for Every Budget
In every room: Bath or Shower · Bidet · Entire unit wheelchair accessible · Feather pillow(s)
1 Double bed, 1 Single bed
270 ft²
The triple room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds.
1 Single bed
216 ft²
The single room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 1 bed.
2 Single beds
216 ft²
The twin/double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator.
2 Double beds
216 ft²
The double room offers air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 2 beds.
1 Single bed
216 ft²
This air-conditioned single room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.
2 Single beds
216 ft²
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit has 2 beds.
3 Single beds
270 ft²
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit offers 3 beds.
3 Single beds
270 ft²
The triple room features air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 3 beds.
4 Single beds
323 ft²
The quadruple room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a bidet. This quadruple room provides a tiled floor, a TV and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 4 beds.
1 Single bed
216 ft²
The single room offers air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 1 bed.
Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback
Sun Hostel Cairo is in downtown Cairo at El Tahrir Square 2 Talaat Harb St. Cairo International Airport is around half an hour by car without traffic. Sadat subway station is a short walk away, and El Andalos Park, Abdin Palace and the Museum of Islamic Art are under half an hour away on foot. Rooms include setups with two double beds or three single beds.
Summary of recent guest reviews
The central Cairo location is the main draw, and guests say it works well as a base for seeing the city’s sights. Some also say it suits a short stay in Cairo.
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Explore Cairo
The property sits at the heart of Downtown Cairo, among bookstores, classic cafés, and well-known traffic circles.
The area is always active—bright storefronts, heavy foot traffic, and round-the-clock street noise. It suits travelers who prioritize access and affordability over quiet.
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Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence
location is good internet is so weak
Friendly staff Clean Good view
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