Madina Hostel Cairo

28/05/2025

26/05/2025

Today 5 years ago, asked: “Could This Be Cairo’s Coolest Hostel?” 😎

Just at the moment of opening Madina Hostel in 2020, COVID halted the world and it took a few months for life to start spinning again. Thanks to wonderful souls believing in us, an amazing team and wonderful guests from 104+ countries, we are still on a fast-track towards re-inventing the hostel concept and hospitality in Cairo.

Stay with us, be a companion in our journey, explore stunning Cairo differently and share your experiences and life wisdom - we are only just getting started! 🚀

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey. Here's to keeping it cozy, curious, and community-driven.

21/05/2025

From the 10th floor at Madina, the city unfolds before your eyes — rooftops, minarets, billboards and the ever-changing sky.

In the winter and spring months, Cairo gifts us skies like paintings: golden sunsets, dramatic clouds, and soft morning light. There's nothing quite like waking up above the noise, sipping your coffee, and watching the city come to life and the skies change.

Stay with us at Madina Hostel and see Cairo from a new perspective — high above the rooftops, right in the heart of it all. 💛

18/05/2025

Rise above buzzing Cairo and take in the beauty of the city from above! The iconic Cairo Tower (Burj Al-Qāhira) with it's 187m offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views over the city, the Nile, and even the Pyramids on a clear day!

Visit in the early afternoon for best chance of a good vision, just before sunset for the golden hour glow, or come at night to see the city lights sparkle. Avoid weekends and public holidays.

🎟️ Entrance fee: ~350 EGP for foreigners
🕒 Open daily from 9am to 1am
Has elevators and a rotating restaurant on the top.

Only a 5-minute taxi ride from Madina Hostel — don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the cityscape of Cairo!

13/05/2025

Planning your Cairo escape? These three cozy twin rooms with private bathroom are our go-to picks when guests ask where to stay in the city! ✨

Whether you're a couple, a small family, or just traveling with your bestie, these rooms offer everything you need: comfort, privacy, and a safe space to unwind — all at an affordable rate.

Accommodates 2 people, and yes, the private bathroom is all yours!

07/05/2025

Looking for meaningful souvenirs from Cairo? Here are our 3 favorite spots in Downtown Cairo — just a short walk from Madina Hostel!

* Oum el Dounia means "Mother of the World", a nickname for Egypt, and is the name of a well-established handicraft store that's selling books, household, decor, and all kinds of creative items made of glass, leather, textile, you name it ... since 2004. It's our favorite because you can find divers options of high quality. It is located at 3 Talaat Harb Street (1st floor) and is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM.

* Access Art Space (formerly Townhouse Gallery) supports artistic work through exhibitions, residencies for artists and curators, educational initiatives. You can find amazing art by Egyptian artists and smaller items to take back home. It's definitely worth the experience visiting this space and enjoy the exhibitions! Open Saturday - Wednesday from 12-9pm at 10 El Nabarawy St.

* Lehnert and Landrock is one of Downtown Cairo’s most iconic and historic shops, known for its legacy in photography, books, and oriental art. Founded in 1904 by Rudolf Lehnert (a photographer from Austria) and Ernst Landrock (a bookseller from Germany), the store originally focused on photography and oriental imagery, capturing the landscapes, architecture, and people of North Africa and Egypt. Nowadays the store is on 36, Abd el-Khalik Tharwat Street (1st floor) operating Mon-Fri10am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am-7pm. This shop is a cultural time capsule, preserving a century of visual history and storytelling about Egypt and the region.

04/05/2025

Breakfast smiles & travel stories. At Madina Hostel, you're free to connect, share adventures & even team up to explore the city — or just enjoy your space & quiet time. Your trip, your vibe 💛