The Espy Hostel

Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Cairns Esplanade

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Dates

November 2025

14

December 2025

The Espy Hostel in central Cairns features an inviting outdoor pool and practical laundry facilities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and can easily book local tours with highly praised staff. The terrace is perfect for unwinding after a day of adventures.

Good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Pool
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Tomorrow

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

5 bathrooms

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Private Share Bathroom (International & interstate guests only)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

5 bathrooms

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

5 bathrooms

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Private bathroom

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Kitchen island

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Kitchen island

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

5 bathrooms

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

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 Station - 13 min walk
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 11 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

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade

Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, The Espy Hostel provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hostel include:

An outdoor pool
Tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at The Espy Hostel feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and toasters
Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and kitchen islands

Similar properties

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Things to do

Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Towels provided

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Toaster

More

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Espy Hostel?

As of 14 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Espy Hostel on 28 Nov, 2025 start from S$126.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Espy Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Espy Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Espy Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Espy Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Espy Hostel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps away from Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Night Markets and Esplanade Lagoon are just steps away. Cairns Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Espy Hostel 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

10/10 Excellent

amanda

25 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Central location, easy walk to absolutely everything,clean facilities and lovely staff.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Fiona

20 May, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

23 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

23 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

13 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food flair and flavors

Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

NON

6 Jun, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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。

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

7 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a quiet and comfortable environment

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jurdy

25 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Location excellent

Greatest location. Right on the esplanade. Small private room. Simple, clean, safe, affordable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

THECKLA

4 Mar, 2025

Liked: Amenities

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

17 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very easy to find hostel. Convenient in and out. Room and facilities were clean. Bed was comfortable. Shower was hot. Good value for money.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

16 Jan, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best location

Difficult to check in but friendly staff, not tidy rooms but best location in cairns!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaku

8 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity

22 Dec, 2024

Bang for the buck 👍

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bich-Chau

1 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Personnel très accueillant et efficace. La chambre correspond à la photo en plus usée. Calme.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

2 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Right in the middle of town Enough hostel eating area

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

VALERIE

25 Sept, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yuzuki

24 Sept, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

狭い、シャワー室が少なく、絶望的な水圧だった

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauren

6 Sept, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Panagiotis

19 Aug, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yukl

3 Aug, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

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。

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

30 Jun, 2024

Location最高

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sergey

27 Jun, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024