We spent two nights in this hostel, and we were happy to leave the place becouse it was very dirty. Even me, who has a high tolerance for dirt was not comfortable there. The matress, chairs, tables and walls were dirty, and the floor was sticky. The place a little run down. The swimming pool was murky. The staff was... More

Nomads was Ok, and does the job as a backpacker hostel but definitely go in with low expectations and expect to want to wash all of your clothes after staying there..., we stayed in an 8 bed mixed dorm - bunks were wobbly and most mattresses had a few springs protruding, there was just about enough space in the room... More

Nomads esplanade is in a really good location to access everything, and provides a good free breakfast! But apart from that I wasn't hugely impressed... it was pretty dirty, and had cold showers, and there were bugs in the fridge...

Booked nomads for cairns mainly due to the location, which was great. Being on the esplanade you are close to all the action. I visited cairns to dive the reef, so only intended to spend 2/3 nights. The staff are all very helpful, and the hostel itself seemed clean (except the showers - my last morning there I showered in... More

We initially booked 2 nights but ended up staying longer as the location was great. Fiona on the tour desk couldn't have been more helpful with any queries we had and helped us with bookings and getting the most out of our time in Cairns and surrounding areas. The buildings here are older so that is why they are not... More

Enjoyable stay with lots of things included for free, like breakfast, dinner, helpful advice. Staff will book you on tours at the cheapest prices on the esplanade. Location is fantastic and there is a good vibe.

This is well positioned its rough and ready great free pancakes fr breakfast rooms reasonably clean . The usual hangers on and hostel weirdos but every one is nice and friendly. The hostel next door is actually nicer and better. So recommend that. Do not swim n the nomads pool ! Not clean ..

Having been told 'You can't go wrong with Nomads' it turns out it can go extremely bad. This place is absolutely filthy. We paid for a double room for two nights...we stayed one night (just about) only because it was late and no many other options at that time. Nomads esplanade would be what western society would call a shanty... More

My friend and I booked into Nomads Esplanade for 2 nights but ending up staying a week. When we came to check in the desk was really busy so they let us make use of the free luggage storage while we went and explored the city a little. Upon returning the staff were really friendly and had loads of information... More