Meramees Hostel

Recommended. Nice hotel, good location and the staff were very helpful. I would definitely stay here again if I'm in Cairo.

Very very nice hotel, very calm compared to the big noise of Cairo. You feel like home ! Very well located also People who work are very helpful espescially Migo ! I seriously recommend this hostel !!

Our experience with Meramees hostel was a pleasant one. I visited Cairo with my parents therefore we wanted to feel safe and to be taken care of, considering that Cairo is such a big, crowded city. The staff made sure that we had everything we needed, helped us with information, with airport transportation and some trips outside of Cairo. 10/10 for the staff! We didn't feel pressured to book trips with them, we even had a couple of days during which we made our own schedule. The trips organized by them where good, informative and friendly. We thank Talek, the tour guide we had in Alexandria, and of course many thanks to Talaat, the driver who took us in all our trips and from/to the airport. Regarding the accomodation the rooms where fine, clean with decent AC and WiFi (considering that we were here in July we wouldn't have made it without an AC). We even had our rooms cleaned (bed sheets, towels, everything), but you just need to ask at the reception for this. Breakfast was really good and big! :) I personally don't mind the building, there is someone downstairs near the elevator always keeping an eye on the building so I didn't feel unsafe or something like that. Yes, it is an old building, but all the buildings from downtown are the same so don't expect a new block of flats. The most amazing part is that you only have to walk 10 minutes to reach the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Hopefully you'll enjoy your stay as much as we did!

The receptionist Ahmed, a young guy, was very helpful and pleasant. Although bathroom is shared, it was always clean. Located in downtown Cairo, within walking distance of Tahrir square. Great value for the money.

The location is prime close to the tahrir square and the Egyptian Museum. Many local restaurants in the block behind the hotel. If you want to try local cuisine there is plenty to choose from. The Reception staff was helpful and provided great service. The Hotel/Hostel is on the 5 and 6th floor in a building that feels strange walking into. Entry floor of the building is dark and dusty with a bench that makes you wonder where you arrived. 1st floor looked deserted with a door with arabic letters and an open window overviewing a broken house facade, 2nd floor news tv channel, 3rd floor investment in touristic real estate, 4th floor Sinai hotel and dive center, 5th floor is reception of the Meramees hotel. Walking the steps up the building there is many question if you are at the correct location. The room was great, I had the double bed room with en-suite bathroom. Great room for the price! Solid breakfast with falafel and omelette The only drawback is the elevatorshaft outside the window. in the hallway there is two toilets for the dorms and rooms without toilet and unfortunately during my visit one was broken and continues flushing all night.

Overall, I had a positive experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room itself was clean and well maintained, which was much appreciated. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option in the area and want to be near the Museum of Egypt, this hostel is definitely worth checking out.