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Reviews of Cairns City Backpackers Hostel 2 stars

274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#52 of 73 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 214 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom

    The room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    An okay experience just because of the allergies but other than that a nice hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very clean, :( Showers had mold up in the corners. This caused me to have horrible allergies the whole time we were there(very itchy eyes, bad cough, sneezing, stuffy nose, etc.) This totally could’ve been a personal thing but just wanted to put it out there :)! The percolator coffee machine in the kitchen also had mold and a dead cockroach in it as well. :(

    Great location! It was easy to walk to the marina and to Cairns Central! The owner was nice and the people in the hostel were very nice!! Good price :)!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice if you want quiet time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you want to party or stay up late, not the best place to go as you have to be quiet around 10pm. But still good to relax!

    Different kitchen and bathroom, nice private room (dorms too if it’s for few nights). Good location to be near central but a bit far from the esplanade

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool is not the cleanest. Ants everywhere. No mirrors in the bathroom nor in the room.

    Located close to the shopping. Comfortable room. Well equipped kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking on the street with a lot of space.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only stayed a night, but everything was easy and clean and I felt safe!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    6.0
    Very nice little hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a few little bugs in the room due to a plant on the table and the showers were not the best but overall great stay

    Lovely room very spacious and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    6.0
    Good price but slightly out of town
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants in the room on the windowsill No other issues

    Basic but fine for one night - is as pictured on website. Let us do a late check in picking up the keys from the drop box

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    6.0
    Good room for the price, good location and nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure if it’s made clear but we stayed in a room with private bathroom and this does not include a toilet, you only get a small shower and sink. We found ants in our room but not sure if this is just due to the location.

    Location was good for the price, very near everything. Staff was very helpful in suggesting things to do.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Cosy cute
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very far from bathrooms which for the most part was fine apart from when there was a storm and we had to run outside to get to our rooms and back

    The hostel is spread over two houses so it’s never busy in the kitchen or common spaces. It was very chilled which was lovely, no loud groups. There was always people cleaning which was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    6.0
    Not the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the shared facilities were very unclean. The pool was disgusting and looked completely unused because of this. sadly the pool was one of the reasons we booked this particular property. The kitchen and bathroom were also disgusting and no freezer in kitchen which we thought was odd.

    The room we stayed in was very nice a roomy and the air con worked well. the location was also good, but unfortunately the air con and ceiling fan were dirty.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was nice and clean and it was great having the private shower. Well stocked kitchen which was cleaned and maintained well. Easy to walk down to the town and easy access to the local coles. The owner is also really nice and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Better to stay closer to the promenade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Long way from anything. Lots of traffic passes by.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Great stay in Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers and toilets are a bit old, and the feel is not amazing. But it IS a Hostel. So it was actually totally ok

    The vibes were great, there is a lot of space to sit outside, plenty of room to cook and enough amenities. Everybody was really nice, we could leave our bags there after check out to pick up our car

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilets not that clean

    Affordable room and quite, and there was option to take shower inside the room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Substandard washrooms and kitchen, do not deserve that price. They also charge 50$ deposit, which is the most we’ve paid across hostels in Australia. There was a lot of cleaning and construction/renovation stuff spread across the property.

    Centrally located

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    6.0
    I always travel budget, it suited me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always room for improvement

    Good value for travellers on a budget

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and excellent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The wifi is a little temperamental and only connected me to the internet in certain spots of the property. Another router might be an idea?

    Roz and Marco were fantastic hosts. They made sure I had everything I needed. They kept my really big suitcase for a couple of nights while I went out to the Great Barrier Reef. The room was really well-equipped for the heat. I was very comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs some renovation

    Quiet Hostel with all that is necessary Room are confortable and you have furtinures to put away your staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ensuite implies a toilet but there was only a shower and basin.

    Felt secure.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly reception and very helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    6.0
    Ok stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    not very well maintained

    friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    The manager was great. She was thoughtful and friendly. We feel we’re in safe place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hand basin needs works done. I believe it’s stain rather than dirt.

    Shower recess was clean. The few hooks on wall were excellent provision for ease of managing essential items I.e. towels, gown.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds creaked a lot. Almost no mirrors anywhere and amenities were a bit older. Nothing too bad, but not the best I've seen.

    Nice chill vibe. 3 smaller kitchens, so it never felt too crowded. Quiet, but friendly people!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    6.0
    An unwelcoming but affordable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Found the staff to be quite rude and questioned if we were even staying there on several occasions, didn’t really feel that welcome. Wi-Fi was terrible, barely able to connect and if we did it didn’t really work. Potentially too many people on the network. All info sent to you after booking is out dated, which they inform you when you get there.

    Great location, a short walk to the centre and the esplanade. Several kitchens with hobs, toasters and microwaves (no oven), quite a few guests though so can still get pretty busy at peak hours.

    Stayed in July 2023

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