Hides Hotel Cairns vs Tropic Days Backpackers
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Tropic Days Backpackers scores slightly better than Hides Hotel Cairns. Tropic Days Backpackers ranks #17 in Cairns with recommendations from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $52 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Very central, convenient and affordable, with long corridors of basic but acceptable rooms (a few singles), some with shared bathrooms. $80."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Once one of Cairns' rowdiest pubs, the super-central Hides now offers affordable accommodation in basic but clean rooms."
Full review
Tropic Days Backpackers
26 - 28 Bunting St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $12 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Excellent hostel with a pool, nice gardens (with room to camp), colourful rooms, free wi-fi, fab Aussie BBQs and a highly sociable atmosphere. There are hourly courtesy buses into town."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This popular hostel has a tropical garden with hammocks, pool table, bunk-free dorms, fresh linen and towels, free wi-fi and a relaxed vibe."
Full review