8 Scott Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#2 of 74 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 897 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 June 2024
Raycel
China1. There may be very small ants coming into the room. Be careful not to leave sweet things uncovered and placed, which will attract more. 2. 2. Pay attention to the battery power of the safe. If there is no power, it won't be able to be opened. If it can't be opened, go to the front desk. They will definitely help you deal with it. 3. The room is not soundproof. If you have prepared sleep earplugs yourself, there will be no impact at all. 4.The door of Room 5 is difficult to close.
1. Both the front desk and the staff are very friendly. Kathy will help solve the demands you put forward. There is a very nice young lady at the front desk. When you don't know the place, she will take you there in person. A slightly older staff member sees that you are going downstairs to check out and helps take the luggage down the stairs. It makes people feel very warm here. 2. The rooms, toilets and kitchens are tidied up very cleanly. 3. This accommodation is arranged very warmly. 4. The check-in and check-out processes are arranged in an orderly manner and you can handle them by yourself. 5. The bed and the quilt are comfortable to sleep in.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Kyra
AustraliaIf you are visiting cairns this is a must stay! Absolutely beautiful facilities and the most peaceful relaxing vibe. Better than any hotel. I stayed in the “Queen delux room” and slept like a babe. Bed was so comfortable and having the balcony added that extra layer of magic.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Kristin
GermanyExcellent hostel! Beautiful rooms and common spaces. Beautifully arranged outdoor seating areas and pool. One of the very few hostels in which it is actually nice to spend the day. Very peaceful, small, clean and social. Probably the best hostel I've ever been!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Brent
AustraliaThe door to Rm 5 was a hard close
SO well appointed. The kitchen was amazing, new appliances and REALLY clean, as if staff came through to ensure that it was kept tidy- they didn’t just wait for guests to do it although there were really nice guests there as well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Margaret
AustraliaThe staff were friendly and helpful. All rooms and facilities were clean and well mantned.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Paul
AustraliaCustomer service was amazing! I slept so well, the place is so lovely and inspiring
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Yi
MalaysiaThe kitchen was complete and clean. The rooms were comfy and the location is near to grocery stores. Good value for money. The property allows for bag storage until 4pm on the day of check out.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Vittoria
ItalyThis is a very nice hostel. The building has everything you need. They take great care for everyday cleanings. My dorm was mixed with bunk beds. There’s a safe under the bed for each person. Sheets were clean, and so the bathrooms.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Michael
AustraliaFriendly staff and gender equal pricing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Efren
AustraliaNothing
Best place to stay in Cairns, like 10 min walking to the centre if not less, plenty of place to park, beautiful hostel, so green, Bali-vibes. Staff super friendly and helpful. you can even stay till 14 h after check out. really recommended
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Lindsay
CanadaThe wifi signal in certain outdoor spaces wasn't great, and those were usually the spaces with a plug. The outdoor spaces with the best wifi didn't have good plug access.
This is the most beautiful hostel I've ever stayed at. Who needs to see the rest of Cairns? I could've sat in the courtyard all day! I really liked that this hostel had so may comfortable outdoor spaces to hang out at the outdoor shower was great! Kathy was also super helpful during my stay!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Melina
GermanyThe only thing that was a bit annoying was that I had to get my stuff out of the hostel at 2 o'clock on the day of check out. I wasn't allowed to stay longer in the hostel, which is not very convenient when you wait for your flight in the evening - maybe this is something you could approve on and let people use the chill out area. :)
I treated myself to a doubleroom with balcony and what should I say, I would have loved to stay longer and already know where I'm staying next time. I always stayed at Globetrotters when I visited Cairns, they had to close and I was looking for a chilled and vibey place. This place looks like you are staying in the middle of the rainforest, with so much love to detail, lovely pool, perfectly set up kitchens, yoga mats and heaps of other gym equipment, even doggies around to pet, you can book tours and hire bikes. It's not a party hostel, it's more a home away from home! Also I had a sneak peak into a dorm room and even they look really cozy so it doesn't matter where you sleep. Would HIGHLY recommend. Also loved the chat to the owner lady (forgot the name) on my night of arrival and it's very unique to get shown around all the facilities by the stuff. Oh and the best thing I forgot: outdoor shower, holy moly!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Sarah
BelgiumSuper cosy hostel, the outside parts look nice and the amenities are very good. Several bathrooms and kitchens with everything we need. And the rooms are confortable!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Hannah
United KingdomNothing
Love the outdoor cute shower Location is next to big shopping centre, 20 mins to lagoon esplanade /marina The house is very uniquely decorated and creative, it’s not boring. Very cute and special hostel everyone should go to. Family friendly, cute pool. Nice staff, lots of paintings etc. kitchen is great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Martijn
NetherlandsChill hostel with cool decorations. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and not too small. The staff was very helpful in booking daytrips around Cairns, and even got me some good discounts! Definitely recommend going here, much better than other hostels around Cairns that I tried.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Camille
Francethe fact that we need to pay for the aircon :(
The decoration, a lot of kitchens, bathrooms and rest areas
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Birgit
SwitzerlandGreat place, nice pool, enough space, good people!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
F1mama
New ZealandNothing!
Really central location, lots of lovely staff and facilities were all you could want. Bathrooms we're really close by. Pool was lovely when it was hot. Just a great place to stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Sarah
United KingdomIt didn’t feel all that safe to walk to and from town at night especially as a lone female. You have to bypass/ walk around a shopping centre. Also there are limited toilets/ bathrooms for the number of people - I ended up waiting a few times to use the bathroom
The staff were very welcoming and even remembered me on my return from a tour 2 days later! The outside areas are very cute, unlike any hostel I’ve been too. Plenty of space to hang up washing. Rooms were clean and tidy. It has a very chilled vibe and not party like.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Guadalupe
ArgentinaEverything! I booked a private room just for myself and it was big, comfy, impecable cleaning and nice decorated. Fan, tv and fridge. Very beautiful common outside areas. I loved the decoration the pool the fountains and the murals and all the art around
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Jennifer
United StatesThere was a bit of confusion when speaking with the staff and some strict rules around holding bags at the property but it didn't cause any big issues for me.
Nice property that feels like a resort for backpackers. Lovely pool and nice places to relax all over the property. Plenty of kitchens to choose from so it is never busy. Most people go on tours during the day so the property is pretty quiet during the day time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Seyedhossein
IranThis residence is like a home with friendly staff and a very clean environment. I recommend everyone to stay here. It has several kitchens and a swimming pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Bo
NetherlandsGreat hostel! So cozy and such a great atmosphere. The decoration is great and the outside shower is lovely! Very kind host and everything was super clean! So many kitchens, showers and toilets, you never have to wait :) free to use sunscreen, kitchens stuff and anti insect spray was amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Eeva
FranceGreat hostel, really clean and calm. In a little jungle, it looks like Bali.
Stayed in April 2024
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