Cairo: Meramees Hotel (Hostel)

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Address: 32 sabri abou alam street , Cairo , Egypt
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Lonely Planet review

This well-positioned hostel is relaxed and easy-going, with a great atmosphere and friendly staff that make you feel at home. While the rooms are plain, they're clean and there are good facilities such as a communal kitchen.

From the moment you walk into the lobby you sense the laid-back, welcoming vibe of this small hostel (it's not really a hotel). Little touches like fresh flowers, books, CDs and casual sofas in the lobby help make it feel like you're dropping by to see friends at home rather than checking into a hotel. The casual majlis (meeting room) off the lobby where breakfast is served makes a good place to hang out after a hot day's sightseeing. The rooms themselves have high ceilings, wooden floorboards, large windows and French doors leading onto balconies, and there are shared bathrooms and toilets apart from the dorm room. Helpful host Amr gives his guests plenty of advice about visiting Cairo. The Meramees is certainly one of the more friendly options around.