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Reviews of Global Backpackers Cairns 4.5 stars

67 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#13 of 74 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1118 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds were awful und there was not enough showers/toilets for the huge size of the hostel.

    Perfect location in Cairns. Nice common rooms with rooftop terrace and huge space to put your food and stuff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is excellent, right in front of the esplanade and just a 5-minute walk from the wharf, close to the night market. The staff is very friendly. The bathroom is clean, and the room is great, though it depends on the people you are sharing it with.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4 bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell from the drain in the bathroom wasn’t good

    Great location , very central !

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit small & can get on the warm side but for everything else it was worth it

    The cleanest hostel I’ve stayed in so far! Really good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    7.0
    Good for a few days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn’t work at all. This was a nightmare considering we needed to work for the 5 days we were there. They said it had been broken for a month so I don’t know why they aren’t telling guests that before booking. We wouldn’t have stayed here if we knew there was no WiFi. Bed was super uncomfy

    Kitchen was well cleaned and there was always space to cook Location was perfect

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    One of my good memories
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is poor.

    Clean, convenient location and nice view from a dining room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    8.0
    Good and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that make us a little bit sad about our stay was that I made a booking for 2 beds in the same share room with more than 1 month in advance but a few days before our arrival, they informed that they couldn’t accommodate us in the same room for the whole period. After a few messages, they come up with one solution and one of us just had to change room for the last night.

    The hostel is in a very good location, near to restaurants, ferry terminal and markets, you can do everything by walk. Also, the facilities were always clean, including shared toilets. Is not a party hostel, so if you are looking for somewhere to rest after a busy day traveling around, it’s a good option. There’s a nice vibe!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with easy access to all facilities. The kitchen is spacious and clean. It was very helpful to be able to cook for myself during my trip despite the high prices. However, the price of accommodation is very cheap.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and people

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    9.0
    Better than an average hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen area closes at 10

    Clean and well maintained kitchen, terrace with beautiful view, comfy beds and clean rooms

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Great location, wonderful kitchen area and balcony, need to more space in room for storing bags.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were very cramped and there wasn't room for bags especially when people had really big bags, the person in the bunk underneath me had their bag leaning against the ladder so I was difficult to get up and down safely.

    Kitchen and balcony

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds super uncomfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    A nice place to stay in cairns with a sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was really small

    The view from the terrasse is really nice and the hostel was really clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    7.0
    Good stay, lots of long term guests,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4 bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    4 bed mixed dorm was a bit squished. Ensuite should be cleaned every other day (not sure how often it was cleaned). Kitchen is in need of some new equipment, typical for a hostel, lack of sharp knives, tin openers, saucepan handles need tightening etc. Only sponges were supplied for washing dishes, these were rarely replaced and it was like washing your dishes with an old sock. There are lots of long term guests which makes for a bit more of a dull atmosphere. There needs to be some events going on, even if it's just a few days a week.

    Very chilled out vibe, good for a few days to explore Cairns. Not a party hostel by any means so you'll generally get a good night's sleep (if you don't have any snorers in your room). Generally a nice clean space, useful to have an ensuite. Kitchen was generally well cleaned. Nice seating areas outside and good communal spaces..

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner in the bathroom, daily clean

    Very good location, comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location clean good facilities

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 6 nights

    the wifi connection was poor in the room

    excellent location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, big, everything accessible and close to all the activities

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Very well located hostel and good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen closes at 10 pm which is early for people working afternoons/evenings

    Rooms and common areas are clean and tidy

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a bad smell. Bed was not really comfortable. There was no room to put clothes (no chair or a small wardrobe).

    I liked the location, easy access, big bathroom, a lot of plugs to charge devices. I was able to keep luggage at the hostel after check out free of charge. There is a big common room and laundry.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient location. Near restaurants, esplanade, pier, supermarket.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were always packed and there were not enough stalls for the number of guests. It was quiet for a hostel during night time but there was a lot of noise, such as leaf blowers during the day.

    The kitchen is spacious with a lovely view. The hostel was in a great location. The staff were friendly and accomodating of requests! The rooms were small but cosy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was uncomfortable - quite hard and could feel the buttons on the mattress. Room would have been 10/10 otherwise.

    Great location at the heart of the esplanade. Lovely room - clean and clearly recently remodeled. Big kitchen if you want to cook your own meals (good discounts at next door restaurant if not).

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location, but needs maintenance in some areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18 - 35 only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was 20-25c outside and the room was veery hot and humid. They do have AC, but it seemed old and didn’t function properly in my room. Some guests lockers in the room were broken and couldn’t be locked, mine was functioning though.

    Perfect location, just next to the lagoon and main streets. Nice common areas and the hostel also has a lot of discounts for food and excursions!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility is right in the city center and equipped with everything you may need e.g. laundry. the staff is kind and helpful and the terrace has an amazing view

    Stayed in August 2023

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