20-26 Mcleod Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#23 of 73 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1115 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
John
Australiathe contact and guidance regarding the late check it might have been a little clearer. IT was hard to contact yha and speak to someone on the phone to give us reassurance regarding check in so late.
clean room, large comfy bed, air con and great kitchen facilities, catered for our very late check in
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Rasmus
DenmarkCan be quite noisy from the yard, but does generally quiet down at a reasonable hour. It seems like a popular place, which we suffered a bit from on arrival day, as check-in and luggage room was quite busy.
Good location within walking distance to everything. Has pool and many places to chill outside in the yard. A/C in the room is a big plus. Kitchen was nice, although also a bit crowded. Bathroom to room ratio was good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ivannia
ChileTo make the bed, I arrived very late at the hostel and the girls were already sleeping, so I couldn’t do it because it would have made too much noise. I had to sleep as it was. It would have been easier if the bed had already been made.
The place is very cozy and beautiful, with many common areas
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Becky
United KingdomCheck in/check out took a long time as there weren't enough staff on reception.
The room was clean and beds were super comfortable (probably the best I have had in a hostel dorm). The water pressure was great, air con worked fine, staff were constantly cleaning the kitchen too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Daniela
AustraliaThe bed is too hard for my taste.
How near everything is.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Thalita
Australiabreakfast simple
location, clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Daniel
United KingdomLong walk outside to toilet / showers Toilets SUPER hot and humid (I know its carins but more ventilation would have been nice) The Non-Stick pans need binning, scratched to death and Teflon flaking off into food. Get some normal frying pans. No plugs / lights beside bed and only 4 sockets for an 8 bed dorm.
Clean spacious room Nice communal areas Pool and loungers Good Location Friendly staff Clean and tidy Well equipped kitchen Excellent aircon Lockers
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Caroline
FranceIf you are travelling with your own car, it can be tricky to find a parking spot for the all day if you don't want to pay.
Good location, the staff was very nice, the kitchen was big and there were a lot of space to store the food and to cook ! Everything was clean (rooms, kitchen, bathroom). It was a really good stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Leon
GermanyBeds are quite uncomfortable
Central
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Dearbhla
CanadaLocation a bit off the main street when walking home at night Some kids staying there would prefer adults only Reception very busy at times and only one person working Girl at reception did not have any extra knowledge about tours when I asked for help she just picked up the brochures and read them to me which I could have just done myself!
Ensuite bathroom was clean, beds were comfy, quiet at night
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Erick
AustraliaThe futons could beba bit better
The location, and the cleaning
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Ac
United KingdomRooms could've been a little more spacious, but we were 2 female friends and so this may not be much of an issue for a couple or a single person.
Friendly staff Facilities were really good, kitchen, very clean bathroom, co working room, seating areas. Great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Michael
AustraliaLeaving
Great Location and friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Martha
United StatesThe room was incredibly small. The kitchen was poorly supplied with pans, etc. There wasn't even salt or pepper.
The pool and the shower had plenty of hot water.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Minji
South KoreaKitchen utensils are mostly worn out so I always failed to make decent egg fries.
As compared to other accommodations YHA is by far the best quality in terms of cleanliness. Shout out to housekeeping staffs.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Shane
IrelandExcellent public kitchen facilities. We had a private bedroom with bathroom and shower. The bed was very comfortable. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Amanda
United KingdomComfortable bed and good location. I wax only there for one night. Swimming pool and lay out area looked nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Gráinne
IrelandBathrooms could do with better a/c. No lift
Nice location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Resmark
AustraliaGreat place.. Fantastic location Friendly helpful staff . Big kitchen and easy to manage your meal and drinks.. Will be back. Thank you...
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Jun
AustraliaNone.
Staff are very helpful. Very nice location in the center of Cairns opposite of the Cairns Shopping Center and everything are within walking distance.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Giuseppe
ItalyKindness
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Shelli
CanadaTidy, comfortable. What we needed in a pinch
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Edward
SwedenUnfortunately, like most hostels in Australia, their management has saw fit to hike the rent to more than double of what it was just last year; since literally no one's income have doubled in the past year, neither myself nor anyone I met was able to stay there for as long as we wanted, and I hope greedy managers start to understand that ripping backpackers off will ultimately hurt everyone. We literally had to cut our trip short due to unreasonable cost increases.... Two other issues in the hostel was the lack of plugs by the bedside, and the need to use your key card to get into the toilets...
This is a brilliant hostel, ticks all the boxes; rooms had great ac, clean bedding and comfortable beds, showers clean and powerful, and a very well kitted kitchen.... The pool was a nice bonus...
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Lauren
United KingdomAdvertised a BBQ which then didn’t go ahead with no explanation or apology from staff. No hand towel in bathroom and bath mat quite grubby.
Bedside lights for all bunks. Lockers for bags. Good sized kitchen with plentiful storage space for food and regularly cleaned.
Stayed in March 2024
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