Cairns Girls Hostel — Hotel in Cairns City

I'm surprised to see the good reviews below because this was a bad start to my holiday. I booked ahead for a single room for 2 nights, arriving at about 1 a.m. after a long journey with stopovers from NZ. I had been given instructions on how to get in at that late hour (a key in a lockbox, and a code to open it) and how to find my room. However, when I arrived the box was empty. I reluctantly buzzed and was given not an apology and a welcome, but a surprisingly rude reception by Jenny, who was angry at being woken up. On asking for an explanation I was told there had been a mistake, and my key and room had been given to someone else. She showed me to another room and left me to my own devices - a room which was downstairs, with the only windows opening directly onto the stairway to the rooms upstairs and the reception area. I had to wonder if this was a kind of punishment, as the hostel was not full - I didn't see another guest in my short time there. After getting to sleep at about 2 a.m. I was then awoken not long after 7 a.m. by unhushed discussions between a tradesman and the male manager immediately outside my window. I made other arrangements and left as soon as I could. Jenny did reluctantly apologise when I checked out and reduced the payment for my room, which I...

The location is quite convenient and walking distance to everything. Just keep your expectations low and you won't be disappointed. || It's been a while since I've stayed in a hostel, so I'd forgotten some of the basics - cash only, no coffee/tea, towels or blankets provided (its cold in July!); no food allowed in rooms (due to sugar ants) and the common areas are like living in a dorm (everyone has different standards).|| My room lacked hooks, hangers and working fans which made it impossible to air out clothes and my towel was always wet in the morning. The windows don't fully close (typical in most old school, tropical construction), but since the adjacent parking lot is shared by a party hostel, there was too much noise and light at night.|| That being said, the owner/manager took my reservation via email (without a deposit) and allowed me to store my bags while I went out to pick up my rental car. She also gave me a private double at a discount. It was safe and clean, but not what I was expecting. The downstairs common areas seemed nicer, but I didn't spend a lot...

I stayed here for 4 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. It is the perfect place if you need a break from all those crazy party hostels in Australia. It is located very well, you can easily walk everywhere.||There are three kitchens and several bathrooms in the house which were absolutely spotless at all times.||I also really liked that in my 6 bed dorm there were no bunk beds. Everyone had a single bed and enough space around it to put the luggage.||The hostel is pretty quiet, so I could relax and sleep very well here. All the girls staying here seemed very respectful and nice.||Also the owners were extremely friendly and helpful with every question I had. I can definitely...