A small, welcoming hostel within walking distance from Tahrir. The staff is very friendly and speaks good English. Delicious breakfast on the picturesque veranda. There are many shops and restaurants nearby. Good transport accessibility, close to the metro, the Egyptian Museum, the bridge over the Nile. A good budget accommodation option in the very center of Cairo.
In Cairo, all hotels, unless it's a Hilton, Sheraton, etc., look like the worst nightmare of your life. But this is a normal country.
Therefore, you should not expect much from this either. A hole in the ceiling instead of ventilation in the bathroom, dampness, a squalid little room. But!
First of all, this is a sooo cheap option.
Secondly, it is very conveniently located. Tahrir Square is a 3-minute walk away.
And thirdly, they have a terrace where in the evening it is very pleasant to relax with a laptop, a book or whatever you like. And also, they have beer, although the most ordinary, but still. You'll find him in Cairo.