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Our Rooms
18 rooms — from dorm beds to deluxe doubles in a heritage building
Bed in Dorm
Budget-friendly dorm bed in a spacious shared room. High ceilings, wooden floors, Art Nouveau character.
Economy Single Room
Cozy single room with French doors opening to a balcony. Shared bathroom, high ceilings, city views.
Economy Double Room
Spacious double with shared bathroom. French doors to balcony, wooden floorboards, old-world character.
Standard Double — Private Bath
Our most popular room. Private en-suite bathroom, French balcony doors, city views over Downtown Cairo.
Deluxe Double Room
The best we offer. Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, spacious layout with Art Nouveau details.
Art Nouveau Heritage
A Bohemian Home in
Historic Cairo.
Step into a building from Cairo's belle epoque era. High ceilings and wooden floorboards. French doors opening onto Spanish-style balconies. Decorative fireplaces and a charming antique elevator. Plus a private art gallery and the best homemade breakfast in Cairo — served in the majlis every morning.
What Guests Say
Real reviews from verified travelers
“Beautiful hotel, very clean, the beds are so comfortable. Mustafa was amazing, he let us check in super early and also allowed us to check out late which helped us tremendously!”
Dunia Ramadan
USA · November 2025
“Great host. Will be back. Breakfast is exceptional. Location is superb. Many thanks!”
Ashan Kumarasinhe
Sri Lanka · December 2025
“Great stay for budget travelers. The room was simple but comfortable. Manga was very helpful and attentive — helping with directions, arranging transportation, checking in on me.”
Jacob Isaac
USA · April 2025
“Manga at the front desk brought me a coffee every morning for six nights. The breakfast is probably the best hostel breakfast in Cairo. Already booked for my return.”
TripAdvisor Guest
United Kingdom · January 2025
“I have stayed in a lot of hostels around the world and Meramees is the best I've ever found. Clean, comfortable, good atmosphere, great location, and fantastic staff.”
TripAdvisor Guest
Germany · 2024
“Mostafo is an incredible host. When I was leaving for the airport there was an issue with my Uber, and he walked over 10 minutes to make sure I got a safe ride.”
TripAdvisor Guest
Australia · 2024
“Beautiful hotel, very clean, the beds are so comfortable. Mustafa was amazing, he let us check in super early and also allowed us to check out late which helped us tremendously!”
Dunia Ramadan
USA · November 2025
“Great host. Will be back. Breakfast is exceptional. Location is superb. Many thanks!”
Ashan Kumarasinhe
Sri Lanka · December 2025
“Great stay for budget travelers. The room was simple but comfortable. Manga was very helpful and attentive — helping with directions, arranging transportation, checking in on me.”
Jacob Isaac
USA · April 2025
“Manga at the front desk brought me a coffee every morning for six nights. The breakfast is probably the best hostel breakfast in Cairo. Already booked for my return.”
TripAdvisor Guest
United Kingdom · January 2025
“I have stayed in a lot of hostels around the world and Meramees is the best I've ever found. Clean, comfortable, good atmosphere, great location, and fantastic staff.”
TripAdvisor Guest
Germany · 2024
“Mostafo is an incredible host. When I was leaving for the airport there was an issue with my Uber, and he walked over 10 minutes to make sure I got a safe ride.”
TripAdvisor Guest
Australia · 2024
“Charming rooms with old world details — Spanish balconies, high ceilings, and fireplaces. Simple, budget-friendly, clean and friendly. Look no further.”
TripAdvisor Guest
Canada · 2024
“Amazing for a budget stay. Location is great — walking distance from Tahrir Square and metro in the heart of Cairo.”
Keroles
Egypt · 2025
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Location
32 Sabri Abu Alam Street, off Talaat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo
How Close Is Everything?
Talaat Harb Square
100m · 1 min walk
Egyptian Museum
700m · 10 min walk
Tahrir Square
650m · 8 min walk
Sadat Metro Station
599m · 8 min walk
Khan Al-Khalili Market
1.7 km · 25 min walk
Address: 32 Sabri Abu Alam Street, off Talaat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo, Egypt
Annual Event
Crazy Nights International Dance Festival
July 15–22, 2026
40+ hours of workshops, galas, competitions, desert parties, and cultural tours celebrating oriental and folklore dance.
20% off hotel bookings for festival guests
Learn More About the FestivalMeet the Team
The people guests write home about
Mustafa
Host & Manager
Incredible host. Flexible with check-in/out times, walks guests to their airport rides. Guests call him family.
Manga
Front Desk
Brings guests fresh coffee every morning. Helps with WiFi, directions, and makes everyone feel welcome.
Migo
Staff
Remembers returning guests by name. Part of what makes Meramees feel like coming home.
Talek
Tour Guide
Leads day trips to Alexandria and other destinations. Knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your stay
We're at 32 Sabri Abu Alam Street, just off Talaat Harb Square in Downtown Cairo. Walking distance to the Egyptian Museum (10 min), Tahrir Square (8 min), and Sadat Metro Station (8 min).
We're in a beautiful Art Nouveau building with high ceilings, wooden floors, Spanish balconies, and decorative fireplaces. We have a private art gallery on premises. And our homemade breakfast is called 'the best hostel breakfast in Cairo' by guests.
Yes! Free homemade continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Includes omelette/eggs, pita bread, ful (fava beans), fresh vegetables, wrapped cheese, fruit, and hot coffee/tea.
Yes! We offer FREE train/bus station pick-up, and airport shuttles are available at competitive rates. Book direct to arrange this in advance via WhatsApp.
Book directly via WhatsApp to save over 20% compared to booking platforms. Dorm beds start from just $7/night direct, compared to $9+ on OTAs.
Yes, guests have access to a shared kitchen, plus a shared lounge/TV room, terrace, and outdoor seating area.
Crazy Nights is an international oriental and folklore dance festival hosted by our owner Mohamed Atta every July. Festival guests get 20% off hotel bookings at all our properties.