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The Espy Hostel

Cairns City (0 kms from Night Markets Cairns)

Ranked 23 out of 22 backpacker hostels in cairns

7.3
(258 reviews)

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Deluxe King Room

  • Max 2 Adults
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    This double room has a seating area, tile/marble floor and own bathroom.Interstate & International guests only, no local stays.

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    Deluxe Double Room

  • Max 2 Adults
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    This double room features a seating area, tile/marble floor and own bathroom.Interstate & International guests only, no local stays.

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    Standard Double Room

  • Max 2 Adults
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    The double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The double room offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.

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    Standard Single Room

  • Max 1 Adult
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    The single room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The single room provides a wardrobe and a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.

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    Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)

  • Max 1 Adult
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    This bed in dormitory has an air conditioning and tile/marble floor.

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    Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)

  • Max 1 Adult
  • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)

  • Max 1 Adult
  • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Max 1 Adult
  • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)

  • Max 1 Adult
  • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

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    Location & Nearby Places

    Cairns City (0.2 Km from city center)

    83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4780 Cairns, QLD 4780

    15 Nearby Attractions

    Rusty's Markets

    0.6 km

    Muddy's Playground

    0.6 km

    Cairns Aquarium

    0.8 km

    Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

    0.8 km

    Esplanade Boardwalk

    1.0 km

    Nandroya Falls

    7.9 km

    Hypipamee Crater and Dinner Falls

    7.9 km

    Cairns Botanic Garden

    8.2 km

    Crystal Cascades

    10.4 km

    Lake Placid Cairns

    11.2 km

    Cape Tribulation

    11.2 km

    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    11.7 km

    Frankland Islands Boat Tour

    13.9 km

    Daintree Rainforest

    15.0 km

    Stoney Creek Cairns

    16.3 km

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    All Facilities for The Espy Hostel

    Category Facilities
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Miscellaneous Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Adult only.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available.
    Bathroom Shower, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet.
    Room Amenities Tile/marble floor, Washing machine, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Seating Area, Rooftop pool, Fan.
    Food & Drink Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Outdoor furniture.
    Safety & security Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
    Services WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services.
    Services & Extras Towels/sheets (extra fee), Towels, Linen.
    Common areas Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
    Reception services Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out.
    Physical distancing Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
    General WiFi available in all areas.
    Entertainment and family services Board games/puzzles.
    Pool and wellness Outdoor pool (all year), Swimming Pool, Fence around pool, Outdoor pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs.

    Guest Ratings For This Property

    7.3
    Based on 258 Reviews
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    Comfort

    7.35

    Cleanliness

    7.54

    Value For Money

    7.74

    Facilities

    7.34

    Reviewers Mention About The Espy Hostel

    The Espy Hostel is recommended for its central location near bars and restaurants. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the beds are cozy. The amenities are clean, although some guests found the a (Read More)ircon to be noisy. The hostel is popular among travellers exploring Cairns, with a social atmosphere and fully equipped kitchen. Some long-term guests praise the manager for making them feel at home. Noise at night is a minor issue, but overall, the hostel is highly recommended.

    Guest Reviews

    Wu
    group
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Good
    Good

    Published on 04 Jan 2024

    Heidi
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great place, great price. Will recommend to anyone I know travelling to the area
    Superb location right where you want to be!
    If Im being super picky the shower curtains could do to be replaced (however I only used one shower so may not be the case for all) just makes a difference as to how clean a shower appears

    Published on 03 Jan 2024

    Frida
    family with young children
    4.0
    Disappointing
    Disappointing
    Excellent location.
    No mini fridge in the room.

    Published on 01 Jan 2024

    Gary
    young couple
    1.0
    Bad
    I wont ever go back to that hostel
    I didnt like anything
    Well the bed wasnt what was in the booking and it wasnt long enough for me the toilet was leaking and there was no soap in the bathroom to wash yourself with and the remote for the tv didnt work and every time you opened the door the heat was really bad

    Published on 31 Dec 2023

    Adem
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    The receptionist was really helpful and friendly.

    Published on 31 Dec 2023

    Rosssteph
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Very relaxing and comfortable
    The staff and the entire set up and tropical relaxing vibe
    Leaving

    Published on 30 Dec 2023

    Jane
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Great start to my trip
    Great location, right on the front and near the lagoon and many shops, bars and places to eat. Spoilt for choice. Not far from the train station and boats too. The room was fairly quiet considering this too. There was a pool on site which I hadn't expected. The vending machine and washer/dryer took contactless payment. Great communication from the hotel. The room was really hot when I arrived, and I couldn't change the aircon setting as it was too high up to reach, but a message on the app meant it was fixed very quickly. The keyless entry was a brilliant idea! It was so nice not having to remember to take a key whenever I went to the bathroom/kitchen.
    The shower taps where difficult to work out as they weren't labelled hot or cold. So ended up with cold running water for a bit until I worked it out. The corridor was quite dark. I felt there could have been more clothes hangers on the rail. Not an issue with the hostel, but the taxi from the airport dropped me off around the corner from the hostel saying they're not able to get down the esplanade? It wasn't far to walk but wasn't helpful with not really knowing where I was going. Might just be something for other guests to be aware of!

    Published on 06 Dec 2023

    Jeanne
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Worked well for me
    Good location

    Published on 27 Oct 2023

    Emily
    solo traveller
    5.0
    Passable
    Medium
    Good common areas
    Gross bedroom

    Published on 27 Oct 2023

    Anabel
    solo traveller
    5.0
    Passable
    Really good location and decent price but I wouldnt return
    Location is great, right near to everything youd need and only a 20 minute walk from the greyhound bus stop if youre arriving that way. The building also felt really secure as entrance to rooms is by code/GOKI app only, same for the front door after hours.
    My 6 bed dorm was disgusting and an absolute mess. I was the only one not staying long term and there was literally no room for me to put my things. There was stuff everywhere all over the floor, hanging from the pipes on the ceiling; it was just chaos. The room also smelt really unclean and the floor was littered with hair and other debris and clearly hadnt been cleaned for months (unsurprising as this would be an impossible task with the amount of clutter in the room!) The beds also are not very comfortable; very old and creaky and mattresses not great. The pillow was absolutely shocking, flat, lumpy and mangled and desperately needs replacing. I was also only provided with a very very thin sheet, however the other guests in my room seemed to all have blankets and 2 much thicker pillows than the single one I was provided. Although the self check in process was straight forward, I dont think I saw a member of staff the entire time I was there; atleast not one that was identifiable and I was there for a week. There were signs up saying they are contactable via phone but this seemed to be for emergencies only and it didnt feel right to call about matters they might deem trivial. Most guests are long term so not the most social place as its hard to integrate if youre by yourself, but this isnt the hostels fault of course. Shared facilities (kitchen and bathroom) were okay cleanliness wise, although the bathrooms seem a bit run down. There are lots of signs up saying there are fines for not cleaning dishes and tidying up after yourself in the kitchen yet every morning and evening I used the kitchen I was greeted with a mess on the benches and in the sink so it seems no one is enforcing this. The bathroom also needs some sort of fly wire and/or extractor fan. You currently have to choose between a steamy room or opening the window and letting in mosquitoes!!

    Published on 17 Oct 2023

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