8 Scott Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#2 of 73 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1053 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 12, 2025
Philippe
FranceWonderful place, very clean, very cosy !
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 11, 2025
Morgan
AustraliaI loved the environment setting. It was so inviting and relaxing.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 10, 2025
John
AustraliaBeautiful well run and well looked after property .. With friendly , helpful Staff . .great facilities ..and handy location close to Bus/Rail Station .and a short walk to the Esplanade
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Sebastian
GermanyBestes Hostel in Cairns!!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Lio
CanadaVery nice place, well located. The atmosphere is amazing, with the pool, the garden and the many relaxation areas that you do not feel in a city but on an island! Highly recommended, especially if you want to avoid crowded places with backpackers.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Emily
United Kingdom/
Everything! Best hostel I’ve stayed at. Would definitely come back!! Thank you!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Ang
CanadaA little far from the action
Great vibe and good group of people there.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Koen
NetherlandsWhile it’s definitely not a big problem, this hostel is a bit further away from the boulevard than other hotels in Cairns.
It was really nice to not be in a bunk bed for a change. The hostel has a lot of common areas to socialise and there’s plenty of showers, toilets and kitchens. It was nice to get some good sleep, since this is not a part hostel. The staff were very helpful in accommodating your stay by booking activities for example.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Hayley
United KingdomNothing
Such a nice vibe, relaxing and really nicely decorated. Lots of different areas to chill out. Loved using the outdoor shower. One of the nicer hostels I’ve stayed in Aus :) and the lady running it is super helpful and friendly. She did her best to help keep from moving rooms when I needed to extended multiple times. I’m very grateful
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Hannah
AustraliaFriendly staff and lots of space. The photos don't do this place justice. It has lots of kitchens and bathrooms so you never feel on top of each other. Bedrooms are spacious.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Brany10
New ZealandI throughly enjoyed my stay, the following is simply some helpful feedback, I would definitely stay again!Based on the photos I thought there would be more seated lounge areas. Lamps next to the beds would be nice. Saturday night was really busy, and Sunday morning it took a while to find an available bathroom. Would be great if Bathrooms had more surface area to place your toiletries. Kitchens are small.
Loved the tropical oasis vibe. Everyone was really friendly, staff and guests. Provided a helpful orientation to Cairns. Staff even popped a dollar into our aircon unit one night which was kind. Bat's and bird flying overhead, and the outdoor areas were lovely to spend time despite the ever present rain. They also helped me book my day tour snorkeling on the GBR, as well as the sky rail, which was helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Hofmann
GermanyThis was one of the best hostels on our tour. Lovely details and very clean. Would 100% recommend
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Lea
Germany-
Perfect place to relax and to meet friendly people
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Alvaro
AustraliaIt’s the first hostal in my life that you need to pay for the air conditioner, O can’t believe that, you pay a lot for one night and should be included. You can’t stay in the kitchen more than 2 minutes, there are not AC or a fan, is impossible to be there.
Location, and always was clean
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Kirby
United KingdomAircon only runs in the night Bathroom/shower get extremely hot No shelf’s in the shower to put toiletries
Amazing outside showers Cathy was so knowledgeable Close to the shopping centre and bus station Pool was a great chill out zone Loads of bathrooms and kitchens
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Lean
AustraliaLovely staff who are incredibly helpful. Shoutout to Brenda who helped me book an amazing scuba diving tour of the Barrier Reef! They were also super accommodating and helpful when I forgot my jacket and they held it for me until my friend could come by to pick it up. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Andy
United KingdomBeing picky but the pillows were quite firm and big
Everything
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Manjunath
AustriaEverything, especially the staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Isaac
United KingdomFantastic room and community feeling here
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Angela
IndiaEverything it's ok
Super clean, organized, full of detail, no noise to sleep, meditation music in the mornings, it's a perfect place, I loved it
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Peter
United KingdomLoved the pool and outdoor showers!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 12, 2025
Rita
NetherlandsEverything! It's the cutest and cleaned hostel that I have ever been to in my life! I stayed in a private room, it was comfy, with AC, tidy and clean with everything you need. Then you have shared toilets, kitchens and common spaces. I loved the part of taking a shower outside in a wood cabinet full of plants and the shower temperature and pressure just felt so good! It's next to the Cairns station and Greyhound bus and the staff is super helpful!! Totally recommend!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Peter
United KingdomClean, chilled out vibe with a beautiful swimming pool and outdoor showers and also great kitchen facilities if you want to cook!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Simone
NetherlandsThe location is a bit further away from the busier places. Although this makes it more quiet, it can be scary to walk back to the hostel especially after dark because of the people that hang around the train station. I took an Uber when going out after dark.
Really good hostel. The staff was so nice and the rooms were good. No bunkbeds was a pleasant surprise. The hostel has a very nice vibe; it’s small, cute, relaxed, just overall great. Close to the greyhound and the train station.
Stayed in February 2025
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