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Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed
16 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Basic Quadruple Room
23 square metres
4 Large Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Triple Room
20 square metres
3 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Double Room
15 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hostel connected to the convention center in Downtown Cairo with free parking

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at The Emerald Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Cairo, within a 5-minute drive of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. This family-friendly hostel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Khan el-Khalili.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and LED televisions. Satellite programming and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport transport - pickup (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Nature reserve
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift door width (inches) - 70
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 178

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Emerald Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cairo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Pay films
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • First-run films
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • LED TV
  • Housekeeping (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Smart speaker
  • Mobile key entry
  • Meal delivery service available

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

The Emerald Hostel has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Ecotours on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 20

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Mobile payments

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of SGS (3rd party expert - Global)

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation (global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 18

Property follows sanitisation practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per room
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 2 per stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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