The Espy Hostel

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, bunk bed
Property building
Neighbourhood, Beach
Neighbourhood
Kitchen or kitchenette, Communal kitchen
review stars
7.2Good
(285 Ratings)
"Absolutely loved my stay here! The hostel is perfectly located right on the Esplanade. The beds are super comfortable, and each one has its own locker, privacy curtain and power outlets. The rooms a..."
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7.2 / 10
Good(285 Ratings)

Hostel in Cairns


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About this hostel

Beachfront Location

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Beach front
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Cairns

city location on map

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

7.2 / 10
Good(285 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Absolutely loved my stay here! The hostel is perfectly located right on the Esplanade. The beds are super comfortable, and each one has its own locker, privacy curtain and power outlets. The rooms are quiet, making it a really comfortable and relaxing place to stay. The atmosphere is amazing! It feels like a little family, and it’s so easy to meet people and make new friends. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The staff are fantastic (special shoutout to Lucas! 😊), always helpful and making everyone feel at home. Everything is clean, well maintained, and the value for money is excellent. It’s honestly hard to find a hostel like this in Australia! I couldn’t recommend it more.
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8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026
Excellent location right on the Promenade and close to the night market. You basically walk out onto the waterfront and there are loads of food places nearby. Monica is very friendly as was the chap on reception who was also helpful when checking in. It's a good price compared with other options in Cairns for the same or similar.
The price point reflects what you're getting, it is a basic stay. As many of the reviews mention, the air conditioning unit in the single room is very loud but helps to muffle any noise from people dining near the Esplanade and if you treat it like 'white noise' then it's really fine. A second pillow would be nice but the bed was comfy enough without. I'd stay again
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
The location is excellent! I booked a private room and it was a lovely room, spacious and a comfortable bed. Really helpful staff and the hostel itself was very quiet considering its location.
The air conditioning in the room can't be turned off so it does mean the room can become quite cold. There are extra blankets if needed but I found it still a bit chilly in the night.
5 / 10·Aug 2023
The owner was very nice and quick to respond to any problems. Location is very good. We can access the night market and sea side soon.
Some guests were making noise in the kitchen even late at night (1 AM)

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Espy Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Espy Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is The Espy Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Espy Hostel?

We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, pool, non-smoking, and kitchen.


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