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Welcome Arabesque Hostel

Cairo · Egypt

11 Ramses St. Abdel Monaem Ryiad Sq.View location

8.4/10Excellent21 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition7.4/107.4
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Welcome Arabesque Hostel

Located in downtown Cairo, Welcome Arabesque Hostel is a short walk from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum, and within a 20-minute drive of the Giza Pyramid Complex and Great Sphinx. This hostel offers complimentary continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms and satellite TV.

Guests can also make use of laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Free self-parking is available onsite.

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Located in Cairo (Downtown Cairo), Welcome Arabesque Hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. This hostel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Great Sphinx of Giza.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out fee: 5 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

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

  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Midan Talaat Harb 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Talaat Harb Street 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Mikerinos Pyramid 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Tahrir Square 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Egyptian Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
American University of Cairo 1 km / 0.6 mi
League of Arab States 1 km / 0.6 mi
Omar Makram Mosque 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Qasr El Nil Bridge 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Midan Ataba 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Abdeen Palace 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Djoser's Pyramid 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
House of the People Beit El-Umma Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Cairo Opera House 2 km / 1.2 mi
Manyal Palace Museum 2 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • Meeting room
  • TV lounge
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  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
Upon availability

Room types

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  • SINGLE CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOMSINGLE • CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOMSGL.B1-CV

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    SINGLE CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.B1-CV

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  • TRIPLE RIVER VIEWTRIPLE • RIVER VIEWTPL.RV

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    TRIPLE RIVER VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.RV

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  • TWIN LUXURYTWIN • LUXURYTWN.LX

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    TWIN LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: TWN.LX

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDSDBL.2B

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    DOUBLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Welcome Arabesque Hostel

8.4
Excellent
21 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
12 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Hesham
The entire staff is excellent and friendly.The air conditioner worked perfectly, making me forget about the weather outside. The room is clean and they pay attention to every detail inside.Restaurants are nearby and a supermarket is next to the hotel, about a minute's walk away. The furthest restaurant is a seven-minute walk away.
Thank you very much 😍✌️😘💯
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Robert
The hotel was excellent value for money and the staff were extremely helpful. I hope to stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Manas
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Downtown Cairo!

I stayed at Arabsque Hotel during my recent trip to Egypt, and it honestly exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly warm, helpful, and welcoming. They made sure I felt comfortable, gave me great local tips, and were always available whenever I needed anything — whether it was arranging transport, recommending places to eat, or helping with directions.

The location is unbeatable — right in Downtown Cairo, walking distance from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. It’s perfect if you want to explore the city on foot or hop into a taxi to nearby attractions.

The rooms are clean, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious for the price. The AC worked perfectly, the Wi-Fi was strong, and the beds were cozy after a long day of sightseeing. The vibe of the hotel is peaceful and traditional, with charming decor that gives you an authentic Egyptian feel.

One thing that really stood out was the rooftop terrace — a great spot to relax, have some tea, and soak in the views of Cairo. I even got to meet other travelers there and share some stories.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, centrally located hotel with genuine hospitality and a local touch, Arabsque Hotel is 100% recommended. I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I’m in Cairo.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
mohamed
The place is beautiful, the rooms are clean, the reception is friendly and can help with anything. Finally, the location is close to all places.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2023
Fayez I
Employees are great, professional, helpful and friendly
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2023
Momen

In downtown Cairo, clean and friendly staff.

I really loved the place, particularly the location because it's exactly located in downtown Cairo. The staff was so friendly and classy and the room was very comfortable and clean, they make sure that the room should be housekeeped every two days and that was nice 🙂.

However, I would like to mention two drawbacks, the noice cancelation wasn't that good so you will hear each single car passing through Ramses road, the second drawback is the WiFi internet speed, it was really slow.

My overall review is 8 out of 10.
4/10
Poor
17 Feb 2023
Konstantsa
Lights not working, broken chair, nosy room, sticky floor, rusty bathroom, bathroom flash doesn’t stop- could hear the water running 24/7.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2022
Verified traveler

A bed for a few hours

Does its job. The breakfast is just the lady boiling an egg and a few slices of bread, even then taking over 30 mins. Location is fine, for us it was the place to rest for a few hours after a flight and before getting to a nicer accommodation. Room was clean with basic necessities, the traffic noise was so loud it was hard to get sleep in the morning.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2021
Mohamed

Excellence to book a gain

it's a very quite place and the hotel team was very cooperative and good.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2022
WALDER

Hotel maravilhoso

A primeira impressão é ruim pois o prédio é velho. Mas ao chegar no sexto andar onde fica a recepção é uma graça. Atendentes maravilhosos e solícitos. Amei ficar aqui.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2022
Sergio Gabriel

Muy buen hotel

El personal muy simpático, nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos y charlamos un montón.
La habitación esta limpia, el agua caliente funciona, se puede dejar las valijas y pagar con tarjeta.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2022
Hamza

اقامة جيدة جداً بميزانية معقولة.

فندق قريب من وسط البلد نظافة جيدة والعاملين بالاستقبال متعاونين واخلاقهم عالية جداً خاصة الأستاذ أنس.
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Welcome Arabesque Hostel
11 Ramses St. Abdel Monaem Ryiad Sq., Cairo, Egypt

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