당신의 머물기 — Meramees Hostel
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부동산 — Meramees Hostel
Meramees Hostel sits in a converted downtown Cairo apartment block with high ceilings, worn terrazzo floors and a constant hum of traffic from Tahrir Square two blocks away. It’s a backpacker operation that doesn’t pretend to be anything else: the dorms are clean but basic, the rooftop has good city views and weak plastic chairs, and the staff will negotiate a taxi fare for you without rolling their eyes. This place is for budget travellers who want to be in the centre of the action and don’t mind thin walls and shared bathrooms in exchange for £8 a night.
Cairo 연대기
Cairo was founded in 969 CE by the Fatimid dynasty as al-Qahira, a walled royal enclave just north of the older settlements of Fustat and Babylon. Its architectural story is a thousand-year layering: Fatimid gates, Mamluk minarets, Ottoman mosques, 19th-century boulevards modelled on Paris by Khedive Ismail, and the concrete towers of the 1960s Nasserist state. The city is now a sprawling metropolis of over 20 million people, where medieval markets, British colonial apartment blocks and glass-sided office towers sit jammed together. Contemporary Cairo is loud, chaotic and fiercely alive, with a café culture that stretches until dawn and a traffic system that follows its own unwritten rules.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Cairo 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
October, November, March – daytime highs of 25-30°C, nights cool enough to sleep, and tourist crowds are moderate before the Christmas spike.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
December and January – busiest for European winter sun and Christmas holidays, hotel prices jump 40-60% from shoulder rates, and the Cairo International Book Fair in late January adds extra room demand.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and May – 30-35°C by midday but still bearable, hotel rates drop 20% from peak, and Giza pyramids are less packed than in winter or July.
날씨 & 포장
Cairo in July is furnace-hot with low humidity, so a linen shirt and lightweight trousers will serve you better than shorts – uncovered legs mark you as a tourist and get hassled in the bazaar. Pack a thin cotton scarf for the call-to-prayer noise around Meramees at 5am if you're a light sleeper, plus a reusable water bottle you can refill with filter jugs at the hostel.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Cairo
- The Cairo Metro Line 3 extension reaching the airport now runs fully – you can skip taxis and take the train from Tahrir station direct to Terminal 2 in about 40 minutes for 15 EGP.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum next to the Giza pyramids finally opened its main galleries in late 2025, so expect bigger queues than usual at the ticket office in July.
- July is peak summer tourism month – Ramadan ended in March 2026, so restaurants and shops run normal hours, but expect 38°C heat and water sellers with plastic spray bottles charging 20 EGP per mist.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Meramees Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the back of the building, away from the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise, and the rear orientation reduces traffic sound from شارع محمد صبري ابو علم.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing the street. Ground-floor rooms pick up street noise, foot traffic from the lobby, and possible smells from the kitchen or entrance area.
Best views
Best view is likely from rear-facing rooms on floor 3 or 4, overlooking quieter side streets or local buildings rather than the main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming the hostel has a lift serving up to at least these levels.
🔊 Noise notes
Cairo street noise is constant: traffic, motorbikes, horns, and street vendors. شارع محمد صبري ابو علم is a central street, so expect daytime and evening racket. Lift noise may be audible if your room is near the shaft.
Insider tips
Check in after 2pm for better room selection; request a rear-facing room at booking. If arriving by taxi, look for 'شارع محمد صبري ابو علم' not just the hotel name—street visibility is poor. Ask reception for earplugs if sensitive to noise; they often have them.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — Meramees Hostel
free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and messaging, not for streaming; login via room number and surname.
no lift; all rooms on first to third floors via stairs only.
no complimentary newspapers, digital or physical.
check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 subject to space; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-night rate.
free luggage storage on day of check-out until 18:00.
no step-free access; entrance has one step, and all rooms are up stairs; not suitable for wheelchair users.
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is at Ramses Hilton garage, 500m away, approx. 100 EGP per 24 hours; no EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: none
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; no additional incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Mosque: مسجد الشيخ معروف (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد عمر مكرم (535 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة البشارة الأرمنية الكسليكية (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد الرحمة (583 m · ~7 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
مركز البستان التجاري — 452 m · ~6 min walk
ميدان التحرير — 340 m · ~4 min walk
المتحف المصري — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Qasr el Nil Theatre — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Gezira Club Childrens Playground — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Al Azaby — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Tharwat Market — 314 m · ~4 min walk
السادات — 402 m · ~5 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Egyptian Pound, EGP
Exchange money at banks or authorized exchange houses in Heliopolis district rather than airport; avoid tourist hotel bureaux which offer poor rates; unofficial street changers exist but carry fraud risk
Card acceptance is moderate; Visa/Mastercard work at larger establishments and ATMs are widely available, but cash is still preferred in most local shops and taxis
Tipping (baksheesh) is expected: 10% at restaurants, round up for taxis, and small amounts (5-10 EGP) for hotel staff and service workers
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Use microbuses instead of taxis for short distances and always agree on taxi fares beforehand if not metered. Buy groceries and street food from local markets rather than tourist areas, and visit mosques/parks which are free attractions.
Emergency Contacts
CairoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cairo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Meramees Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 219 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Al Azaby — 423 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Downtown Cairo (Tahrir area) → Zamalek Island (near hotel)
💡 Charming heritage transport option for exploring Zamalek. Combine with metro or taxi to reach Downtown first. Scenic ride along Nile. Vintage experience but slow and crowded.
Helwan Station (near airport shuttle) → Sadat Station (Downtown Cairo, walkable to Zamalek)
💡 Most economical option. Take airport shuttle (25-50 EGP) to metro station. Women-only cars available. Avoid rush hours. Change to Line 1 at Sadat for Zamalek access.
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Novotel Cairo El Borg (Zamalek Island)
💡 Use Uber or Careem for fixed pricing and safety. White taxis are cheaper but negotiate fare beforehand. Avoid peak hours (7-10am, 5-8pm).
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Novotel Cairo El Borg (Zamalek Island)
💡 Airport shuttle is reliable and safe. Public buses are very cheap but crowded and unpredictable. Best for budget travelers comfortable with local transport.
Cairo 소개
Wikipedia ↗
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate. It is home to more than 9.8 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world by populatio...
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Meramees Hostel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the back of the building, away from the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise, and the rear orientation reduces traffic sound from شارع محمد صبري ابو علم.
Which rooms should I avoid at Meramees Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing the street. Ground-floor rooms pick up street noise, foot traffic from the lobby, and possible smells from the kitchen or entrance area.
Is Meramees Hostel noisy?
Cairo street noise is constant: traffic, motorbikes, horns, and street vendors. شارع محمد صبري ابو علم is a central street, so expect daytime and evening racket. Lift noise may be audible if your room is near the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Meramees Hostel?
Best view is likely from rear-facing rooms on floor 3 or 4, overlooking quieter side streets or local buildings rather than the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Meramees Hostel?
Check in after 2pm for better room selection; request a rear-facing room at booking. If arriving by taxi, look for 'شارع محمد صبري ابو علم' not just the hotel name—street visibility is poor. Ask reception for earplugs if sensitive to noise; they often have them.
What time is check-in at Meramees Hostel?
Check-in at Meramees Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Meramees Hostel have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and messaging, not for streaming; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Meramees Hostel?
none
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
October, November, March – daytime highs of 25-30°C, nights cool enough to sleep, and tourist crowds are moderate before the Christmas spike.
Cairo 주요 관광지
💡 Free to wander. Haggle hard—start at half the asking price. Go in the evening when it's cooler and lit by lanterns. Fishawy Cafe is overpriced but iconic for a tea.
💡 Free to enter. Dress modestly and remove shoes. The guard may ask for a small tip for showing you the hidden upper balcony—it's worth it.
💡 Entry costs around 100 EGP for foreigners. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The mausoleum-style courtyard is quiet and free to sit in.
💡 Costs 20 EGP entry. Bring a picnic—there's a cheap snack kiosk inside but the restaurant is overpriced. Best at sunset.
💡 Entry about 100 EGP. Combines cheaply with a visit to the Hanging Church next door. No photography allowed in the main hall.