Holy Sheet Hostel

We had read a blog about Cairo that recommended a hostel with excellent reviews, located in the centre near Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum - the Holy Sheet hostel. So this is where we are staying while we are in Cairo. The outside isn’t very pretty but the inside is great. Egyptian buildings are taxed by what they look like on the outside, like Mexico.

We find that hostels are the best option when you arrive in a new country or new city. We meet other experienced travellers who are not on set tours and who have lots of great tips and suggestions. Also, hostels often have the best recommendations for guides and tours at reasonable prices.

I booked a twin room with private bathroom and a balcony for $40 Cdn/night including breakfast for both of us. Mina and Antonio, the young owners, have been excellent. They were very welcoming and communication has been very good. They love helping people out with their plans and have given us lots of tips and information. Our room was clean and quiet and had an old world charm to it. Restaurants and stores are close by and so is a mosque with its Daily Call to Prayer songs.

We can watch real life on the street as people and animals walk by, from comfort of our balcony on the third floor.

At the end of our trip, we will finish up by staying here once again for a few days.Read more