Swisstay Downtown Cairo | Hostel in Cairo

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Qasr an-Nil Hostel | Swisstay Downtown Cairo

12 Bedroom Hostel in Qasr an-Nil, Cairo

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Swisstay Downtown Cairo is located in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Tahrir Square. The property is around a 7-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum, 1.8 miles from Cairo Tower and 1.9 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a minibar. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. At the hostel you'll find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. El Hussien Mosque is 2.1 miles from Swisstay Downtown Cairo, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 2.5 miles from the property. Cairo International Airport is 10 miles away.

Swisstay Downtown Cairo is located in Cairo.

This 12 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property . Coming to Cairo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Game room
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Movie nights
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Breakfast
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Currency exchange
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Willian
Feb 16, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I had an amazing stay at Swiss Hotel Downtown Cairo and I honestly couldn’t have chosen a better place in the heart of the city. The location is absolutely perfect — right in Downtown Cairo, within walking distance to Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. Everything you need is just steps away, including restaurants, cafés, shops, and transportation. The hotel itself is very clean, modern, and comfortable. The room was spotless, well organized, and equipped with everything I needed. The bed was extremely comfortable, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and the Wi-Fi was fast and reliable throughout my stay. I especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere inside the hotel despite being in such a vibrant area. The staff were outstanding — friendly, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. They made me feel truly welcome from the moment I arrived. Check-in was smooth and quick, and they were very helpful with recommendations and assistance whenever needed. Breakfast was fresh and delicious with a good variety of options to start the day right. Everything was well prepared and served with care. Overall, my experience was excellent and I would highly recommend Swiss Hotel Downtown Cairo to anyone visiting Cairo. It offers great value, comfort, and exceptional service. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip!
Negative: Nothung
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Luxury Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Luxury Triple Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Triple Room with Balcony
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Triple Room with Balcony

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with City View
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Terrace

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with Balcony
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Luxury Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

General

Mosquito net, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Reading light

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Dining table

Living Area

Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Terrace

View

City view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom, Hairdryer, Towels
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