Very accommodating staff as we had to check in late and check out early. Lovely room and clean bathroom!

Stayed in April 2025

This charming, quiet hostel is conveniently located within walking distance of all that Cairns has to offer. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the kitchen was well-equipped. While the room was basic, it was comfortable. The hostel felt more secure and peaceful compared to others I’ve stayed at in Cairns. There are good laundry facilities, though the lack of dryers makes drying clothes during the rainy season a bit challenging. Overall would highly recommend & great value for money (compared to other Cairns hostels)!

Stayed in March 2025

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The Hostel is in a very easy-to-access place, and super organised, the other mates were very nice and respectful with the quiet time, very clean and there is a nice pool with heaps of chairs and puffs to rest up. The manager is simply amazing! Extremely helpful with everything needed during my stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed in March 2025

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All the staff were so friendly and super cute dog aswell. Bed was comfy and aircon so good. Really nice facilities and brilliant stay overall.

Stayed in March 2025

The owner was genuinely helping to find the best places in Sydney and this was really helpful!

Stayed in March 2025

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The friendly, safe, inviting atmosphere.

Stayed in March 2025

Our stay was great, Tim was super friendly and helpful. Felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay would highly recommend when staying in Cairns.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent place to stay, probably the best I had in my whole trip around Australia. It was a quiet place but very conveniently located just steps away from the bus/train station. It serves a perfect amount of guests, not few so you can't meet people, but not many so it feels cramped. It also has several toilets, kitchens and common rooms distributed around the house, so it helps. But what shines the most about this place is their owners, the kindness and good will they put when interacting with the guests and helping them with every need they might have. Thanks for all your help!

Stayed in February 2025

Super nice stay at Dreamtime. Perfectely situated just next to the railway station and a supermarket, only few minutes from the city centre. Very beautiful place with a calm pool, peaceful place, very nice decorated. Everything was very clean and the kitchen is very well equiped. There is enough space for all guests in two kitchens and more showers. Paul and Tim are super nice and give a lot of useful tips and recommendations. We prolonged our stay and stayed 2 more nights. Thank you! Definitely recommended.

Stayed in February 2025

I had a great stay at this hostel in Cairns City. It’s about a 15-minute walk to the Reef Magic Terminal and around 7 minutes to the Cairns Shopping Center. The area feels safe, and the staff, as well as other guests, are very friendly. The facilities are clean and well-maintained. It was my first time using a bedside air conditioner, and while it was a bit noisy, I had my earplugs, so it wasn’t an issue.

Stayed in February 2025

There seemed to be a shortage of toilets and bathrooms, only one of each upstairs. In the end it wasn't a problem but that's because the hostel wasn't full. From my dorm it was quite a walk to the loo, through the kitchen and public areas, so not great if you want to go in the middle of the night. Reception closes early. As I didn't arrive until late, I wasn't able to get a towel. Good job I'd already had a shower.

Attractive, quirky place with lots of comfy corners for hanging out. I chose a bed in a 4 bed female dorm and we were only 2 that night so it was perfect. Great location opposite the station so not far to walk for buses and trains. Lovely and quiet at night.

Stayed in February 2025

The only thing to note is that the air conditioning is coin operated. Thankfully the staff left us a coin to use when we first arrived so we were able to cool down a bit. But three hours is $1. You can stack these so you end up with continuous aircon but come prepared as we had no change on the first night apart from what the staff had kindly left us.

Really friendly staff and good location. Nice chill hostel.

Stayed in January 2025

Dreamhouse Hostel is a great and quiet little hoste in the heart of Cairns City. Tim the manager is a nice guy, great to deal with and makes the place feel secure, he had also upgraded my initial booking out of kindness which was awesome after being on the travel for some time and needing and wanting chill and comfort. 10/10 service, cleanliness, clean kitchen and utensils, etc. cute and cosy gardens. One of the best hostels I've stayed in around the world. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed in February 2025

Just a lot of mosquitos around so keep applying buy spray.

Clean room and was upgraded from a shared female dorm room to a private double room which was really appreciated. Owner left some coins to operate the A/C on my first night which was nice. Good pool to cool down in. Washing machine and free racks to hang your wet clothes on. Very quiet place and a nice vibe throughout.

Stayed in January 2025

It would have been great if there were some more tables for having meals. The few tables there were already occupied most of the time which made it a bit less comfortable to eat, without having a table.

Great location, lovely helpful staff and a very nice atmosphere. Good kitchen(s) and showers as well!

Stayed in February 2025

One recommendation I have is to add small lockers under each bed (with keys) for personal items in sharing rooms. The only other thing is, maybe it’s just a personal preference, but I found the pillows too soft and small for my liking—though others might actually prefer them that way.

Initially booked this hostel for three days, but the atmosphere was so wonderful and relaxing that I ended up staying for nearly a month. There are no bunk beds—just regular beds—so it feels much more comfortable. Almost every room has its own fridge, and there are plenty of bathrooms and kitchens available, the place also very clean which adds to overall comfort. The garden is incredibly peaceful; you might not even want to leave once you settle in. There’s also a cool common area on the second-floor balcony with a red sofa where I spent most of my time. This is definitely not the typical party hostel full of loud drinking or drugs. Whenever I came in, people were meditating, doing yoga, reading, painting, or writing. If you’re looking for a party-all-night vibe, this may not be the place for you. The guests here have a different energy—more mature, quiet, and respectful. It’s also a very safe choice for solo female travelers. Another unique aspect is that the owners are often at reception, which makes the place feel safer, and they address any issues immediately. However, if you’re a digital nomad, be aware that the internet can be spotty in some rooms—especially in rooms 6 and 7, where it doesn’t reach at all. Even a Telstra hotspot wasn’t sufficient there. The internet in room 19 was much better, and it’s very good in the common areas. But working in the common area during the summer without air conditioning can be tough due to the heat. In the winter, though, it could be a great environment for digital nomads. It might be even better if they added two or three small coworking or meeting areas in the garden—then it would be a digital nomad’s paradise. They’ve created an incredibly peaceful atmosphere overall. If you’re looking for a calm, relaxing place rather than a party hostel, this is a wonderful place to stay. If you visit Cairns, don’t bother looking anywhere else!

Stayed in January 2025

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Gorgeous place and fantastic staff. The rooms are well ventilated, each with an air conditioner. The pool felt like a little oasis. Everything is kept very clean and there are many areas and zones to hang out as well as several kitchens so it never feels too crowded.

Stayed in January 2025

Neat tidy rooms staff very friendly and helpful

Stayed in January 2025

the location, is not to far from the center but you have to walk 15 minutes so ao

the staff were so kind

Stayed in December 2024

Would be great if no extra cost for air con

Great chill spaces. Very rrelaxing

Stayed in January 2025

The WiFi was not very strong and i mostly couldn’t use it during my stay. There were a few times i had a problem with little insects in my things but it wasn’t a severe concern.

The general space and atmosphere there was very comfortable and welcoming. Everyone there was considerate and the staff were very friendly. Overall i was very pleased with my stay.

Stayed in January 2025

There should be an outlet next to every bed

Great community feel, clean hostel, would recommend

Stayed in January 2025

The setting, staff and facilities were excellent. The place was spotless. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.

Stayed in January 2025

Not enough kitchen utensils ( was other guests complaint). I didn't cook so ok by me.

Welcoming,informative. Very clean and looked after.Secure.Excellent location.Very good price.

Stayed in January 2025