67 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#13 of 74 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1118 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 September 2023
Carina
GermanyBeds 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
Yuliet
ColombiaThe 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
Louise
IrelandThe smell from the drain in the bathroom wasn’t good
Great location , very central !
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Natalie
AustraliaRooms 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
Tara
United KingdomWiFi 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
Yukino
AustraliaWifi is poor.
Clean, convenient location and nice view from a dining room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Isabella
BrazilThe 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
Akihiko
JapanGreat 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
Liam
United KingdomGreat location and people
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Max
GermanyKitchen 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
Teale
AustraliaThe 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
Shane
AustraliaThe beds super uncomfortable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Lauriane
FranceThe 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
Julian
Australia4 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
Natasha
United KingdomCould have been cleaner in the bathroom, daily clean
Very good location, comfortable room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Kirsten
AustraliaGreat location clean good facilities
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Angelo
Philippinesthe wifi connection was poor in the room
excellent location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Berangere
FranceClean, big, everything accessible and close to all the activities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Marcos
AustraliaThe 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
Martin
SloveniaThe 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
Sl
Hong KongConvenient location. Near restaurants, esplanade, pier, supermarket.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Karishma
AustraliaThe 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
Jessica
United StatesBed 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
Elias
FinlandWas 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
Camilla
ItalyThe 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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