Cairo · Ramses
Cheap hotels in Ramses: when they suit you and what to check
The Ramses area around Ramses Station (Cairo’s main railway station) suits travellers arriving by train or leaving early for Alexandria or Upper Egypt. It is busy, so reviews on noise and cleanliness matter more here.
Last reviewed: 21 October 2026
What to check
- Recent reviews (under a year) on cleanliness and noise.
- Whether the hotel is on an upper floor and the lift works.
- Air conditioning in summer and street-facing windows.
- Actual walking distance to the station on the map.
Nearby alternatives
| Area | Suits |
|---|---|
| Ramses | Trains and late arrivals |
| Downtown | Walking, museums, restaurants |
| Nasr City | Quieter stays and malls |
See Downtown hotels and Nasr City hotels.
Metro
Al-Shohadaa metro station is next to Ramses Station, which makes Downtown and other areas easy to reach.
When this works
A fit if
- you travel by train
- one or two nights
Think twice if
- you need quiet
- long family stays
Continue on the company site
Khasmak does not book for you. Open the site, enter the same dates and read the total before paying.
AgodaOpen the same hotel and compare the total, the map and the cancellation rule.Official siteTrip.comAnother booking site to compare on the same dates. Read the supplier and total.Official siteExpedia Saudi ArabiaExpedia’s Saudi site for hotels and flights. Read the total before paying.Official site
Traveller questions
Are Ramses hotels safe?
Read recent reviews and pick a hotel with many reviews.
Nearest metro?
Al-Shohadaa, next to Ramses Station.
Do you list prices?
No.