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The Espy Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
1 Bed Mix 3 Bed Dorm with Ensuite (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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In the heart of Cairns, The Espy Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab tickets for local attractions with tour assistance, and unwind on the terrace. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is CNY625
CNY688 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

Room options

View all photos for 1 Bed in Female 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in Female 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Private Share Bathroom (International & interstate guests only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Private Share Bathroom (International & interstate guests only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed in Mix 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in Mix 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed Mix 6 Bed Dorm with Ensuite (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed Mix 6 Bed Dorm with Ensuite (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 11 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 13 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 16 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skewers Lover 炸串 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Cairns Esplanade. An outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Kitchen island

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

The Espy Hostel Cairns
Cairns Waterfront Haven
The Espy Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Espy Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does The Espy Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Espy Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Espy Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Espy Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Espy Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Espy Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Espy Hostel?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Espy Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (6-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Espy Hostel and nearby?

The Espy Hostel has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around The Espy Hostel like?

The Espy Hostel is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 1-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 4 minutes' walk from Esplanade Lagoon.

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The Espy Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Waterfront
Towns
Bathroom
Kitchen

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Central location, easy walk to absolutely everything,clean facilities and lovely staff.
amanda, 8-night trip

4/10 Fair

Stayed 4 nights – central location, budget accommodation. Check-in via email code worked well. You get what you pay for – affordable stay, but basic standards. Some bathrooms out of order, and the rest could use maintenance. Kitchen okay but messy inconsiderate guests (my food was left outside fridge overnight). Very noisy overall – AC had to run constantly in the room and was extremely loud. Staff were friendly and helpful. 40+ solo traveler on a budget, two nights would’ve been enough.
Fiona, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on the boardwalk

Excellent location right on the waterfront. Self check-in did not work for me either time staying here but they have a number you can call 24 hours to check in. Rooms are pretty sparse but decently comfortable. No comforter on the bed (only a bed sheet) but it's warm enough that you don't really need it. A/C units are also pretty strong. Not loud at night.
Evan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property in a great location. Clean and no bugs. Great shower pressure!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a tour company on site to help with bookings, which was amazing. Kitchen was helpful to have for making our own morning coffee or tea before heading out for the day. Didn’t use the pool as had been out each day all day on boats to the reef, and this location is directly across the street from the lagoon. At first we were worried as I hadn’t realized I’d booked a hostel and not a hotel room. This hostel was quiet at night. I would recommend this location for anyone travelling to the area. It was absolutely what we needed and right near everything we wanted to see or do. All the restaurant choices you could imagine and at least 10 ice cream shops in a one block radius. The bonus of the night market next door was great for nik nacks and things we’d left at home.
Jennifer, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Points positifs : Dispose de tout le nécessaire et bien nécessaire Négatif : un peu "sordide" et état un peu vétuste
Sébastien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food flair and flavors

Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas
Timothy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

部屋が汚い。 トイレとバスルームが1箇所故障しており、ワンフロアにひとつしか無かった。 部屋が狭く長期滞在してるひとがスーツケースや服などで占領してるので荷物を置く場所がなかった。 また鍵のかけられるロッカーがないため荷物が心配だった。
NON, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a quiet and comfortable environment
Yuki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location excellent

Greatest location. Right on the esplanade. Small private room. Simple, clean, safe, affordable.
Jurdy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the spacious kitchen and clean bathrooms facilities. The location was perfect! Just next to the lagoon, shopping malls, bus stop and the beach front.
THECKLA, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very easy to find hostel. Convenient in and out. Room and facilities were clean. Bed was comfortable. Shower was hot. Good value for money.
Valerie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Best location

Difficult to check in but friendly staff, not tidy rooms but best location in cairns!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Gaku, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bang for the buck 👍
Charity, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personnel très accueillant et efficace. La chambre correspond à la photo en plus usée. Calme.
Bich-Chau, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Right in the middle of town Enough hostel eating area
Hans, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

A fuir absolument

Extremely noisy air conditioning, dilapidated bathroom with elastic closing system, hot water 1 out of 2 times. Very basic room equipment. Uncomfortable bedding
VALERIE, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

狭い、シャワー室が少なく、絶望的な水圧だった
Yuzuki, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property atmosphere was awesome! Everyone was really nice and it was calm and quiet. The reason it is ranking low there were ants in my room. The shower was broken. out of the two showers near me one was dangling off the wall and I had to hold it up. The other shower didn't drain and so I was standing in a foot of water during my shower. The staff was responsive but unprofessional. He came to solve one of my problems quickly but arrived in only underwear. the building is half inside and half outside do you can see roots of above trees in the bathroom and not all shared areas kitchen and hang out spaces had a full roof. However, induvial rooms are enclosed and have wall air conditioning units but you cannot adjust the temperature and I was really cold. Location was perfect and in walking distance to everything we wanted to do and or walking distance to a pick up location to the day tours we booked.
Lauren, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

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Panagiotis, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

スタッフの人達はとてもフレンドリーでした。荷物もチェックイン前に預かってもらえました。ドアのcodeがくるのがギリギリで少し焦りましたが後は全体的に満足です。
Yukl, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location最高
AKIRA, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible experience, do not waste your money!

Extremely appalling experience staying at the Espy hostel. Staff unwelcoming and discriminatory towards people over 35 years of age. I was forcefully made to leave this place even though it has been prepaid in full and I did not do anything wrong or cause any disturbance. Just my age over 35 was not good enough for me to stay at this property and staff threatened me by calling security and demanding that I leave immediately without providing their names or offering any compensation or even a refund. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Sergey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice wall painting, kind staff. Long term travelers are also kind.
HIKARU, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

立地が良く、料金も安かったので満足しました。 ただ、前日にメールが来ると書いてあったのに、チェックインの直前にしか来なかったので、すごく不安になりました。
Mizue, 2-night trip