Cairns Girls Hostel

Cairns Girls Hostel is clean, quiet, and boring. Parties, men, and alcohol are prohibited, which makes this the perfect place to catch a good night's sleep. Cairns Girls Hostel is owned and run by a local couple who take great pride in keeping this place very clean with everything working.

The Location

Even the location of this hostel is quiet. It's easy to miss, being tucked away between shops on Lake Street. Only the doorway is visible, with a sign hanging from the ceiling. It's a short walk away from the restaurants and shops. This hostel is easy to find as long as you know what you're looking for, but hard to stumble upon by accident. Situated within the CBD, it's a reasonable walk away from the bus and train stops with on street parking for those traveling by car.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Cairns Girls Hostel offers twin rooms and dorms for a very reasonable price. Rooms are a good size, light and airy. All the beds are single beds, no bunk beds in this hostel. Unfortunately there are no lockers and no aircon, but the fan is enough during the night. During the day rooms in direct sunlight can get hot though. Rooms are located on two floors and each floor has a toilet and a shower, but there is never a queue.

Common Spaces

The common spaces include a sitting area in the backyard, laundry rooms, kitchen, TV room, and internet area. This hostel has a homelike feeling to it. Common spaces are cleaned every day and are in good order. There's enough crockery in the kitchen, all the appliances work and there are three fridges to use. The internet works with coins and the owner can help out with booking tours and giving travel advice.

Summary

This place is recommended for the seasoned traveler who needs a quiet and clean base to explore Cairns. It is not recommended for party animals or those who cannot abide by the rules (no alcohol, no men). Cairns Girls' Hostel is excellent value for money!

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2009