Al-Manara Hostel

The apartment I stayed in was very spacious, elegant, and kept very clean, I loved the view of the city and beach from the balcony. The staff was good about attending to whatever needs I had. There was always hot water to shower with and the beds were large and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped to cook any meal.

Faraj makes this hostel special while already being himself an ambassador of free-hospitality platforms. Don't hesitate to stop in Matrouh on your way to/from Siwa oasis.

Al-Manara Hostel was not just a bed for me to sleep in, but a place for me to call home while I was Marsa Matrouh and Egypt. Every morning, I would wake up to the cool breeze and cerulean waters of the Mediterranean sea from my balcony. For breakfast, I would take a 5 minute stroll to buy hot and fresh Egyptian falafel for only 5 EGP (less than 0.25 USD) and drink traditional sweet Bedouin milk tea. In the afternoon, would take a 10 minute walk to the beach, where I swam in the Mediterranean Sea and sipped