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A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

1. Layla Hostel

Layla Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"The room was clean, the pool was well maintained and everyone was so helpful."
Canada
Meghan
The price is ฿1,482
฿1,911 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Layla Hostel
A multi-story building with balconies and a ground-level storefront.

2. Heritage Hostel

Heritage Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Convenient location, nice staffs, good facility"
Canada
Thi Anh Dao
The price is ฿450
฿581 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Heritage Hostel
An open-air lounge with wooden pillars, colorful seating, and a thatched roof.

3. Jollyboys Backpackers

Jollyboys Backpackers
3.0 star property
Livingstone
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"This place was incredible! Great accommodations with A/C, hot water with great water pressure and a comfortable bed. I really enjoyed the en-suite and the breakfast each morning, it was very good. The staff were kind and attentive and I had an amazing stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿1,066
฿1,252 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Jollyboys Backpackers
A covered outdoor seating area with a striped blue and white couch, wooden tables, and potted plants.

4. Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Great, central location, great price. There is no airport shuttle."
Canada
Oleksiy
The price is ฿399
฿919 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Urban Hive Backpackers
Two bunk beds with white bedding, a wooden floor, and a brick wall.

5. 91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (169 reviews)
"Yo first it was Never@home was my spot for staying when in Cape for comfort/price. Now its 91Loop, for same reasons except they have better dine in option which is the bar food area in the lobby. The food they serve there is ABOVE par for a hostel! EXCELLENT!! Location is perfect their entire staff is on point!"
United States
Wakwanza
The price is ฿1,186
฿1,364 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
91 Loop - Hostel
A modern interior with a brick wall, wooden tables, a leather sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point
5.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, location, amenities, cleanliness and vibes. I would definitely stay again."
Canada
Zachary
The price is ฿2,859
฿3,288 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
never at home Green Point
An outdoor patio area with a stone wall backdrop, a red sofa, two round tables, and a beige umbrella.

7. Hotel Marhaba Beb Bhar Tunis

Hotel Marhaba Beb Bhar Tunis
1.0 star property
Medina of Tunis
4.8 out of 10, (9 reviews)
"Well located but that's about it."
France
Patricio
The price is ฿711
฿779 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Marhaba Beb Bhar Tunis
A person lying on a bed with a laptop and a tray of food.

8. Rafiki Hostels - Dahab

Rafiki Hostels - Dahab
2.0 star property
Assala (Bedouin Village)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Dahab. Good vibes."
United States
Jared
The price is ฿422
฿1,014 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Rafiki Hostels - Dahab
A balcony with a dining table set with food and drinks, overlooking a city street with buildings and palm trees.

9. Holy Sheet Hostel

Holy Sheet Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"Nice kitchen and great common area. The staff was amazing and took good care of me. Excellent location. AC in rooms runs without gatekeeping. Privacy curtains. Lots of showers and bathroom. Needs a deep clean like most busy places and the AC s do need service as the could be much colder. I do recommendthis hostel ."
United States
Jared
The price is ฿1,044
฿1,346 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holy Sheet Hostel
A cozy living room with a sofa, a bookshelf, and a wall decorated with photos and notes.

10. Safary Hotel

Safary Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
5.6 out of 10, (28 reviews)
"Great place with even better people!"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿176
฿227 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Safary Hotel
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

11. Swisstay Downtown Cairo

Swisstay Downtown Cairo
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"I love room clean. Love breakfast. Friendly staff"
United States
Krista
The price is ฿1,002
฿1,293 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Swisstay Downtown Cairo
A hallway with a potted plant, a metal bench, and a white door.

12. Safary Hotel - Hostel

Safary Hotel - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Cairo
6.4 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"C'était horrible le parterre était tellement sale que on peut pas enlever les chaussures"
France
Yacine
The price is ฿237
฿306 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Safary Hotel - Hostel
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

13. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
4.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Great place i loved it "
United States
Lionel
The price is ฿2,363
฿2,717 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
A backyard with a swimming pool, a picnic table, and two yellow umbrellas.

14. never@home Hermanus

never@home Hermanus
2.0 star property
Westcliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"
South Africa
Elzabe
The price is ฿1,930
฿2,220 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
never@home Hermanus
A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a wall with a wooden panel design.

15. Rotana Palace Suites

Rotana Palace Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
6.0 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Temizdi"
Turkey
Hakan
The price is ฿794
฿1,023 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Rotana Palace Suites
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a brown curtain.

16. Cecilia - Hostel

Cecilia - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (61 reviews)
"Great staff and location "
United States
Emad
The price is ฿380
฿490 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cecilia - Hostel
A patio area with wicker furniture, a pool, and lush greenery.

17. Natwange Backpackers

Natwange Backpackers
2.0 star property
Lusaka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Everything was good,from the rooms and the service"
Italy
Alessandro
The price is ฿1,132
฿1,331 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Natwange Backpackers
A table set with various foods including bread, apples, bananas, and a bottle of juice, with a view of a building in the background.

18. Lucky Hostel

Lucky Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"The Hotel is situated in a newly renovated apartment, so extremely clean with new beds, bedding and spotless bathroom with a great shower. The fabulous breakfast was served in bed The only problem is that there’s no proper window, as it’s closed shut"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is ฿475
฿612 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Lucky Hostel
A person sitting on a bed with white bedding and orange pillows, in a room with a grey wall and a painting of a giraffe.

19. never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Wakwanza
The price is ฿1,804
฿2,075 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
never at home Kloof Street
A courtyard with a red carpet, hanging light fixture, and a reception desk with a map display.

20. Hostel El Medina

Hostel El Medina
1.0 star property
Medina of Tunis
7.8 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"In the middle of Tunis Media, you can find most warm and caring hotel here. Also you may meet many travellers from all over the world, then get to know each other easily. This is such a lovely place!"
Japan
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿990
฿1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hostel El Medina
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Top Africa Hotel Reviews

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

10/10 Excellent
"The Sarova Stanley Hotel is an old fashioned downtown hotel leftover from a different era. Everything was right about the place. A beautiful facility, well cared for. Good food in the restaurants. I happened to have come down with a bad cold while in Nairobi. The staff gave me a little extra TLC. The lobby staff were particularly helpful in helping foreign visitors such as ourselves navigate the complexity of modern Nairobi."
John 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

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