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Reviews of The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4780 Cairns, QLD 4780, 4780 Cairns, Australia

#57 of 75 hotels in Cairns

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Review Score

Based on 212 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    7.0
    Affordable and convenient location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No carpatk

    The.check in method

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to judje from only one night. It looked all good to me.

    I stayed one night in a single bedroom and I can't really complain. It had everything I needed, bed sheets, towel, shower gel, which is not obvious in a hostel. Bathroom was clean and close to my room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The number of bathrooms for the whole hostel, I found that it was not enough, especially that there were 2 in maintenance

    The hostel has an excellent location, close to restaurants, bars and mini markets.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn’t the cleanest place

    Great location in the middle of town. Private beds w light and charging facilities built in

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    Budget accommodation in Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very uncomfortable bed and tiny bathroom.

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They usually do not allow people over 35 or residents of QLD

    They offered an affordable upgrade to a single room,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect for 2 nights, in the heart of the esplanade, rather quiet hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, very good location, pleasant staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    8.0
    Cozy and chill hostel on the esplanade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dishes were often unclean, and many guests were untidy in the kitchen — there’s a sign that says there’s a small fee if you don’t wash your dishes, which would probably benefit the hostel if it was actually enforced — we washed all our cookingware before cooking and dining. No good space for computer work if you need to keep your laptop plugged in. We loved the service, but it was a bit hard to get in contact with staff since their office hours were unpredictable. We were locked out one time since our code didn’t work for some reason, and our phones were uncharged, we got help from another guest. Bad WiFi coverage in our room.

    Pod like, comfy and wide beds so we both fit in one. The rooms are pretty small with up to 6 people in each, with great noise cancellation from the outside. Great friendly guests, and calm areas thanks to the hostels relatively small size. Most workers were backpackers living there, which was nice. Really comfy pool area, with sofas and a hammock. People like to sing and make music some evenings or while cooking, good atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    7.0
    This structure needs a lot of maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bathrooms in indecent conditions, personal soaps thrown on the floor and on the sink, no one should leave their things in a common place like the bathroom. my bed ladder was broken, the beds squeaked, the fan was noisy during the night

    excellent location, well laid out, I liked that access to the outside was direct and not through doors

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and situated very closed to sea and other nice shopping complex.

    Breakfast was not included. Location is very good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    8.0
    Great spot, highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common spaces no air conditioned which got very hot and muggy.

    Great location with nice amenities like laundry, kitchen, and pool.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Everything was awesome except the bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was very cheap feeling it kept squeaking.

    Every from reception to the room.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress was pretty uncomfortable and the upstairs showers couldn’t lock

    Location was excellent and the staff were super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was really uncomfortable for me

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    7.0
    Pretty good for the value and the best location possible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    At night some times the other people in the hostel arrive and smash the door really loudly or went to the room with a lot of noyse which make it hard for my wife to sleep sometimes.

    Amazingly located and pretty handy hostel for spending some times. Clean and confy with TV on the room and other amenities. The checkin/checkout process was very easy and handy. I would totally come back.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Nice bed

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    7.0
    Nice hostel with grate ubication. Looked more focus on long time guests
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was poor, and no place to put phone or anything.

    It wasn’t that full so you could easily use the kitchen. Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hostel is very old inside, other people play with aircon (which is not allowed), no lockers, rooms are tightly packed

    Location is the best, reception room is nicely renovated

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    7.0
    Quiet and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are pretty rickety and old

    Clean, quiet, has a swimming pool and great location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    8.0
    It was good, no to clean, BUT the cleaner there was so kind
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleaning

    The location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    8.0
    Awsom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No windows

    No breakfast supply

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    7.0
    Nice location and really cold
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food and drinks with my own stickers and my name in the fridge were stolen. It's very, very, very, very, very, extremely cold in the air-conditioned room, still cold with the blanket

    Provide large bath towels, the location is very good, the sea and Ferris wheel just in front of the door, next to the night market.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location but just OK for the short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    My single room was very small and had no window. Air con was old and very noisy. My bed sheet had stains on it (it was changed next day though when I asked). Common areas is too hot and some renovation would be good.

    Great location - just in front of the lagoon and besides the night market, so plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Well equipped kitchen and nice lounge with small pool. Self check-in is a great option for the late arrival.

    Stayed in January 2024

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