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The Emerald Hostel
2.0 star property

Family-friendly hostel connected to the convention centre in Cairo with free parking

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The Emerald Hostel

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of The Emerald Hostel

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
34 Abdel Khalik Sarwat St, downtown, Cairo, 22222
  • Popular LocationEgyptian Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationTahrir Square16 min walk
  • Popular LocationKhan el-Khalili3 min drive
  • AirportCairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)31 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Smart speaker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Smart speaker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Day bed
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cairo

Located on the riverwalk, The Emerald Hostel is in Downtown Cairo neighbourhood and is connected to a railway/underground station. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Travelling with kids? Consider Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 14 min walk
  • Tahrir Square - 16 min walk
  • American University of Cairo - 16 min walk
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 20 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • كوستا كوفى - 4 min walk
  • كاريبو - 2 min walk
  • ماكدونالدز - 2 min walk
  • كافيه قمرين - 4 min walk
  • ماكدونالدز - 4 min walk

About this property

The Emerald Hostel

Family-friendly hostel located in Downtown Cairo
Close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, The Emerald Hostel provides an adjacent golf course, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
  • Local meal delivery service, a lift and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Emerald Hostel include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and first-run films, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and smart speakers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels, DVD players and first-run films
  • Smart speakers, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (178 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • First-run films
  • LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per room
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 2 per stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Jamaica Cairo
Jamaica Hostel
Jamaica Hostel Cairo
Jamaica Hostel
The Emerald Hostel Cairo
The Emerald Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Emerald Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Emerald Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Emerald Hostel?

As of 24 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Emerald Hostel on 25 Apr 2024 start from ₹1,867.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Emerald Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Emerald Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Emerald Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does The Emerald Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per room applies.

Where is The Emerald Hostel located?

This family-friendly Cairo hostel is located on the Strip, within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street and Egyptian Museum. Royal Chariots Museum and Sixth of October Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Cairo Rames Station is 20 minutes by foot.

The Emerald Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 17 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taher

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing to stay to there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tamer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ahenkora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jamaica Hotel for you
There was very good reception and the sfaff are helpful to guests. They even accompany you when you need to be helped in that respect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

HESHAM SINGER, Middle East

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
down town Motel
A very quiet clean and comfortable room

2/10 Terrible

SABET

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real nightmare
A very bad experience, not recommended.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
not bad
Friendly staff but dirty facility.Poor breakfast. Area is busy and highly polluted

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Thanks

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing
Room was des casting bed was so dirty unhygienic smily doors and walls was dirty no car park no breakfast no rooms serives no working tv every thing was dirty I have taking picture of the room condition if interesting I can provide you with some

8/10 Good

Hazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
كانت جيدة
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in the downtown of Cairo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019