Nour Hostel — 6th Floor Calm Above Cairo's Busiest Street — From $17/Night
8.2/10 on Booking.com·722+ Verified Reviews

6th Floor Calm Above Cairo's Busiest Street — From $17/Night

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Price per night
EUR 24 (~$26)
$17/night
Airport shuttle
Standard rate
Best rate
Communication
None before arrival
WhatsApp concierge
Room selection
Standard assignment
Best available room
Early breakfast
Not available
Arranged on request
Festival discount
None
20% off Crazy Nights

OTA prices based on Booking.com average for standard room. Direct prices available via our website or WhatsApp.

Our Rooms

11 rooms — from dorm beds to studio apartments

Dorm Bed, Shared dorm, 20m², up to 1 guest, at Nour Hostel

Dorm Bed

Budget-friendly dorm bed in the iconic Yacoubian Building. Includes breakfast and all shared amenities.

20Shared dorm1 guest
Single Room, 1 Single Bed, 14m², up to 1 guest, at Nour Hostel

Single Room

Private single room with city views. Your own quiet space on the 6th floor above the bustle.

141 Single Bed1 guest
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, 18m², up to 2 guests, at Nour Hostel
Popular

Double Room

Private double with balcony overlooking Talaat Harb Street. En-suite bathroom, all the comforts you need.

181 Double Bed2 guests
Family / Quadruple Room, 1 Double + 2 Singles, 25m², up to 4 guests, at Nour Hostel
Popular

Family / Quadruple Room

Spacious family room with balcony. Perfect for families exploring Cairo on a budget.

251 Double + 2 Singles4 guests
Studio / Apartment, 1 Double Bed, 30m², up to 2 guests, at Nour Hostel

Studio / Apartment

Extended stay option with full kitchen. Feel at home in the heart of Cairo.

301 Double Bed2 guests

The 6th Floor View

Above the Bustle,
Inside the Story.

From the 6th floor of the Yacoubian Building, you'll look down on one of Cairo's most vibrant streets — Talaat Harb, where shops, cafes, and daily life unfold below your balcony. Up here, it's peaceful. The staff (rated 9.80/10) will even make breakfast early if you have an early departure. Two sister properties in one legendary building — budget comfort meets literary history.

Staff rated 9.80/10 Breakfast rated 8.80/10 6th floor tranquility Balconies over Talaat Harb Shared kitchen 2 min to metro
6th floor view over Talaat Harb Street
Highly-rated breakfast at Nour Hostel

What Guests Say

Real reviews from verified travelers

10Google
Staff were friendly and flexible — we arrived at 3 AM and they prepared breakfast 30 minutes early for us. Wi-Fi actually worked perfectly. Breakfast was the best we had during our trip.
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Simone Mechini

Italy · August 2025

10Google
Perfect location... very relaxing and comfortable. Room is basic but very clean and everything works! Best service I encountered in Egypt!
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Viki Lien

Vietnam · October 2025

10Google
Amazing hostel and even better staff! Rooms are super clean, have AC, hot water, and delicious breakfast.
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Steven Ennis

USA · June 2024

10Google
Breakfast was amazing!! Honestly better than a bunch of hotel breakfast whilst in Egypt.
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Mikaela Feronia

Sweden · May 2024

10Hostelworld
Ahmed, Mohammed, Abdul and Omar were really nice. The man downstairs Abdelitif always made sure I was safe and found my Ubers. Felt like my home in Cairo.
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Hostelworld Guest

United Kingdom · 2024

9TripAdvisor
Reception staff Ranya and Mohammed provide a superb level of hospitality as if it is a 5 stars hotel.
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TripAdvisor Guest

Netherlands · 2024

10Google
Location is great, downtown. Rooms are surprisingly quiet. Very private, not a lot of people in the common areas.
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Gabriela Cordero

Costa Rica · May 2024

9Booking.com
Location is great, right in the middle of downtown Cairo close to the metro station. Thanks to Mody Refat and Om Omar for making our stay very comfortable.
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Booking.com Guest

Egypt · 2025

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Location

34 Talaat Harb Street, 6th Floor, Downtown Cairo

How Close Is Everything?

Gamal Abdel Nasser Metro

200m · 2 min walk

Tahrir Square

750m · 10 min walk

Egyptian Museum

750m · 10 min walk

Felfela Restaurant

450m · 3 min walk

Khan Al Khalili

1.7 km · 20 min walk

Address: 34 Talaat Harb Street, 6th Floor, 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 Festival

Meet the Team

The people guests write home about

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Mohammed

Reception

Provides '5-star hospitality' according to guests. Always ready to help with anything you need.

A

Ahmed

Front Desk

Praised for helpfulness. Part of the team that earns Nour its 9.80/10 staff score.

R

Ranya

Reception

Another pillar of '5-star hospitality.' Makes every guest feel welcome and cared for.

A

Abdelitif

Building Doorman

Helps with safety and finding Ubers. The friendly face at the elevator who looks out for every guest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your stay

Yes! Both properties are in the iconic Yacoubian Building at 34 Talaat Harb Street. Miami Cairo is on the 2nd floor, Nour Hostel is on the 6th floor. If Nour is full, ask about availability at Miami Cairo.

Yes — despite being on one of Cairo's busiest streets, the 6th floor provides surprising tranquility. Multiple guests describe the rooms as 'surprisingly quiet.'

Yes! Continental breakfast is included with every booking. Guests rate it 8.80/10 — 'the best breakfast we had during our trip.' Staff will even prepare breakfast early for early departures.

Yes, we have 24-hour reception and security. Multiple guests mention arriving at 3 AM without any issues.

Book directly via WhatsApp to save up to 35% compared to booking platforms. Dorm beds start from $17/night direct.

Yes! We have a shared kitchen for guests, plus a shared lounge and TV room. Some of our studio/apartment rooms also include a private kitchen.

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.