Tropic Days Boutique Hostel

Sorry Cathy ! Very very late review from me (apologies) I had the best time staying here. Cathy and Gabriel are the most caring and welcoming hosts. Tropic days is like a little family (but also so welcoming to newbies like me), I could have stayed there for months. I was travelling by myself and ended up having my birthday at tropic days and was treated to a feast of massaman curry along with a beautifully cooked red snapper (+ lots of fun and drinks) cooked by the other guests. The hostel has a really chilled out vibe in the day where you can hang out by the pool or the outside seating area and hammocks + board games and telly inside. There is really fun interactive nights which gets everyone together, including a digeridoo blowing competition - which I was not so successful in. Such fond memories, I highly recommend. Top tip - the front desk are fabulous for organising any tours and excursions you fancy at a great price, so no need to go to the dreaded travel agents ❤

Beautiful hostel!! I'm usually hesitant to book a hostel for fear of loudness, sleep interruptions etc.. however my husband and I were very pleasantly surprised!!! The staff were friendly, environmentally-focused, helpful and kind-hearted. Gorgeous vibe and outdoor/indoor areas. We found the other guests to be quiet and considerate. We stayed in a budget room. Which was perfect for us! The little fridge, powerful ceiling fan and bed were great. Though the building is old, cleanliness is maintained to a high standard!! We highly recommend this hostel A++

Tropic Days was a dreamy little oasis that felt more like a share house of friends rather than a hostel. Cleaned daily and to a higher standard than I have seen at any other hostel, the share facilities such as the kitchens and bathrooms were fantastic. The staff were warm and bubbly like minded people who were always happy to help. There were plenty of great places to hang out around the pool, hammock and yoga zone. I could not more highly recommend a stay here.

Easily one of the best hostels in Australia. The owners are on-site and you can feel how passionate they are about their business. So much attention to detail to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Plenty of areas to relax and hang out. Helpful and kind. I definitely recommend to stay here if you are in Cairns.

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at - no contest. The place is immaculate and has a very social atmosphere. I spent many hours peacefully reading in a garden hammock, or in the pool. The staff and owners are very friendly and fun too!

The location isn’t superb, as it’s a 15 minute walk to the nearest shop - however there are regular free shuttle buses and free bikes so no problem! A social hostel rather than a party hostel. Make sure to catch the Monday night BBQ! Air con is $1 for 3 hours.

The BEST hostel I've ever stayed in! After travelling for over a year I am so lucky to have stayed in Tropic Days and end on a high! The atmosphere is perfect, lots of places to hang out and meet all the lovely people staying here but it's tranquil so you can get your beauty sleep or relax by the beautiful pool. The rooms are spacious, wonderfully decorated and cool plus this is the cleanest hostel you'll ever stay in! The staff are so friendly and willing to help with anything you need, thank you Lucy for an amazing trip and I'm now in love with Cairns! I will definitely be back!

Possibly the best hostel I've stayed at! Really cute place with a super relaxed atmosphere. Staff does an amazing job at keeping the kitchen and bathrooms impeccably clean. It really feels as if you're at someone's home instead of a hostel. Everyone around the place is very kind and welcoming. Would recommend to other travelers looking for a relaxed stay in Cairns :)

Awesome! The best hostel in the world! They provide everything you need for your comfortable staying, the staff is very friendly and ready to assist you. They provide 8-times a day bus transfer to the town center for free. Hire a bike also for free. Monday night is a BBQ party, Thursday is a pizza day only for $5. It is always very clean. Green tropical plants, a swimming pool, a pool table and other things create a relaxing atmosphere. This is definitely not just a place for sleep.

Stayed here for 2 months when I first got to Cairns. Very homely feel to the hostel, it was definitely the cleanest hostel I have ever stayed at. Great BBQ every week, free pool table, free parking outside, two kitchens, camping area, swimming pool!! Good value for money for everything they have there. It's about a 20 minute walk to central or a 5 minute drive. They have 4 huge lockers upstairs, I could fit all my camera gear in there with my laptop. Thank you Kerri & Chelsea for all your help, great people to have around the hostel :)

Best Hostel.
Its pretty cheap but has the most chill atmosphere. There's a bunch of hammocks. A very nice smoking area. A very nice pool. Very kind and helpful staff. Multiple kitchens and they even have an oven. Very clean everywhere. Plus its close to the center but has free car parking.

Tropic Days welcomed us with open arms, offering nothing less than a home away from home. The kindness and comfort of this intimate community hostel is a rare find. Gabe will deliver buckets of knowledge on far North Queensland’s hidden gems, while ensuring you are enjoying your relaxed stay in this lush nook. Couldn’t recommend this place and its beautiful people more — can’t wait for the next visit.

AMAZING staff and environment. Super laid back and friendly, above all, super helpful. Both to get you checked in or to help you book your trips. Rooms were not overcrowded, shower and toilets were clean, the pool is great and the outdoor space as well. Stayed here because a friend recommended and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone! It might be away from the center but they have an hourly shuttle and if you're in a group and want to go out you can get back with an uber (for most trips you can get picked up at the hostel, no problem)

Beautiful hostel, good vibe, lovely and helpful owners & staff and great decorations! They have their own vegetable garden and chickens! Nice swimming pool and other common area’s with pool table! Would definitely stay here again and we stayed longer than expected since we did not want to leave this lovely place!

Travelled around the world twice and this is possibly the best/second bets hostel I have ever stayed in. Gabriel the owner is amazing! The staff are lovely, it's clean, cosy and it's one of those typical party hostels that most of Cairns is known for. On Mondays he has a family style BBQ which is epic. They have many contacts for all activities and when you book for them you get great discounts. Trust me you won't be disappointed in staying here!

Perfect calm oasis in Cairns. The hostel has excellent service, the kitchen is very clean and have everything you need and the garden is a nice place to hang out. Perfect for those who don’t feel like a “party hostel”

Great hostel to stay if you're looking for somewhere with a very laid back vibe, friendly staff, and plenty of amenities and freebies - free bread, condiments, shuttle to town, pool, pool table, tv with movies. Comfy beds, nice showers, cool environment with palm trees and hammocks. Only downside is that it's a 30 minute walk into town so you have to time your day according to the shuttle hours (plenty of trips though).

Definitely the place to be in Cairns, the best hostel I've been so far, the atmosphere is really relaxing, the place is beautiful thanks to a lot of tropical plants and the swimming pool, on top of that the place is not that big so you get to know people really quickly in a nice family like atmosphere.
Many thanks to all the crew of the Tropic Days, I really loved my stay with you.

Chilled and laidback hostel, clean cool outside and inside areas. Matress could be a bit better. Otherwise i would recommend it. Tho its a bit far from the central and the esplanade, the run free bus shuttles many times a day, and can hire free bike as well. Fast and free wifi and a light breakfast included in the price. One of the best hostels for me in Cairns.

Beautiful friendly little backpackers, it's just like being on an international holiday.

Shared amenities are frequently cleaned and will kept. Beds comfortable, Owners, staff and permanent residents are welcoming and make for a very chill experience. Will be happy to go back.

Tropic Days is a great place to stay for a number of reasons:

-Its exceptionally well cleaned compared to other hostels. The owner herself does cleaning and maintenance on regular basis

-The rooms are well designed and comfortable to stay. You have three individual beds rather than bunk beds, this reduces number of people sharing and more convenient than 4 share bunk beds

-The staff there - John and Tina from Tree Huggers Travel are really nice. They run a tour agency within the hostel. Tree Huggers have planned my entire itinerary, and closely helped me where needed. They are also well connected to the tour groups and have helped me to get the most competitive rate on tours.

-People here are also not wild party animals and a pretty fair mix of nationality and backgrounds (than other hostels I've heard from fellow travellers).