About Global Backpackers Central Cairns
Global Backpackers Central Cairns is a hostel located close to the Esplanade Lagoon with a free courtesy bus between Cairns and Port Douglas several days of the week.
Accommodation choices are community dorm rooms of three to eight beds or private double or twin rooms. Linens are included with the room. All rooms are air conditioned and Wi-Fi is available, for a fee.
Global Backpackers Central Cairns features a market onsite and several common areas for guest use, including an outside terrace overlooking the street. There is a fully equipped kitchen, as well as laundry services, lockers, and a safe at reception. Reception is available 24 hours and offers free luggage storage.
Nearby restaurants are Po-Boy Haven, Wawawa, and Perrocotta's at the Gallery.
The hostel is near the Ultimate Party Bus, Samurai Gallery Australia, and Reef Teach.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Kept locked up
The cooking and serving ware for the kitchen is kept locked up. If you need something, you'll have to go to reception to check it out. There also isn't any free Wi-Fi and you'll have to leave in order to access some or pay for the privilege.
negative:
The smell is off
This is a huge hostel with a lot of customers. That much business in the bathrooms and kitchens creates a smell issue that is just unpleasant to deal with. While there is daily cleaning, it isn't the scrubbing and hygienic kind. It's mostly just light dusting and trash pick up. The lack of windows in many rooms only adds to the problem.
negative:
It's either great or terrible
Your experience with customer service will either be stellar and glowing or you'll get rude and hostile service. There doesn't seem to be an in between. The unpleasant customer service includes no response when items are stolen, shrugs when equipment or features break, and the cold shoulder when voicing concerns or problems.