Cairnes hostels
Feb 8th, 2007 | 12:33 PM
#2
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julz184, did you not see my response to your earlier post? If not, please check my advice regarding the Lonely Planet and Hostelling International sites. In addition you really should buy a guide book, Lonely Planet probably being best for your purposes.
While someone here may be able to help up to a point, Fodors tends to cater to an older age group, few of whom are in the habit of using hostels and would rather sleep on a park bench than share a dorm with strangers.
When running searches, not that it's spelt "Cairns" (no "e"
.
Good luck.
While someone here may be able to help up to a point, Fodors tends to cater to an older age group, few of whom are in the habit of using hostels and would rather sleep on a park bench than share a dorm with strangers.
When running searches, not that it's spelt "Cairns" (no "e"
. Good luck.
Feb 8th, 2007 | 11:27 PM
#4
Joined: Apr 2005
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Hi,
Cairns is not short of hostels!
As well as the tips Neil has provided you could also check out
www.bugaustralia.com
www.hostelworld.com
Gilligans is a huge hostel that looks like a casino. Young work colleagues (early 20s here on a WHV) have stayed there and had a great time - it's a party place.
I'm an oldie who does stay in hostels - preferring my own room of course for the few extra dollars it costs - but not minding the shared facilities. Hostels in Australia come in all shapes and sizes. The cheaper ones can be a bit scruffy but generally they are of a very high standard.
I loved Geckos Hostel in Cairns. It's in a lovely old house with a garden; very sociable but attracting a slightly older crowd who find the pubs and backpacker nightlife a bit too full on, and are happy to sit outside in the garden, chat and share a bottle of wine.
You shouldn't have any trouble finding your kind of hostel if you do a bit of reseach and learn to read between the lines.
Have a great trip.
Cairns is not short of hostels!
As well as the tips Neil has provided you could also check out
www.bugaustralia.com
www.hostelworld.com
Gilligans is a huge hostel that looks like a casino. Young work colleagues (early 20s here on a WHV) have stayed there and had a great time - it's a party place.
I'm an oldie who does stay in hostels - preferring my own room of course for the few extra dollars it costs - but not minding the shared facilities. Hostels in Australia come in all shapes and sizes. The cheaper ones can be a bit scruffy but generally they are of a very high standard.
I loved Geckos Hostel in Cairns. It's in a lovely old house with a garden; very sociable but attracting a slightly older crowd who find the pubs and backpacker nightlife a bit too full on, and are happy to sit outside in the garden, chat and share a bottle of wine.
You shouldn't have any trouble finding your kind of hostel if you do a bit of reseach and learn to read between the lines.
Have a great trip.
Feb 9th, 2007 | 10:37 PM
#6
Joined: Mar 2005
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I stayed at the Caravella on the Esplanade, a private double room with aircon.It was very comfy,friendly staff,most of all close to places of intrest.Rooms were brightly colored,absolutely clean & affordable.A small pool to boot.A good bet if you dont mind the backpackers tag its got.
Heres the site:
http://www.caravella.com.au/
Heres the site:
http://www.caravella.com.au/
