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DEMO Sandstone Hostel

Not yet confirmed on site Typical prices: Moderate Details last checked 27 Oct 2026

About

Dorm beds and a few private rooms, a shared kitchen and a rooftop where travellers swap tips over tea.

It is about a 5-minute walk from the Sphinx entrance, on Mena House Lane. Run by the same family since 2010, the team is used to welcoming visitors from all over the world and is happy to help in English and Arabic.

This is a fictional demo listing used to show how Giza Spot presents a place.

Getting there

33 Mena House Lane, Nazlet El-Semman, Giza

Finding the entrance

About 5 minutes on foot from the Sphinx entrance. Ask for "Sandstone" — most shopkeepers on Mena House Lane know it.

Main entrance Not yet confirmed on site

The entrance is on the side lane, opposite the mosque; there is a ramp on the left.

Placed on the map by an editor · ±9 m

Straight-line distance. The walk may be longer — the direct line can cross a wall or a fenced area.

Opening hours

Closed now

Outside today’s hours

Sunday
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday Today
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
9:00 am–6:00 pm
All times are local to Giza (Africa/Cairo). Hours recorded 4 Oct 2026

Services and facilities

Services

  • WiFi available No
  • Air conditioned Yes
  • Toilets available Yes

Payment

  • Accepts card payment Yes

Languages spoken

  • English menu or labels Yes

Accessibility

  • Step-free entrance No
  • Accessible toilet No

Facilities

  • Suitable for families No

Facilities

  • Booking required Yes

How we know this

Not confirmed on site
Nobody from Giza Spot has visited this place yet. Its details come from the sources listed here.
Not claimed by the business
Details last checked on 27 Oct 2026
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