Calypso Backpackers Inn
Ever-popular hostel on the quieter outskirts of town but within strolling distance of the city centre. The Calypso is an attractive timber building surrounded by tropical gardens that come complete with pool and barbecue, helping to ensure that clients return again and again. *** All holders of a valid International Student (ISIC), Youth (IYTC) or Teacher (ITIC) Identity Card will receive a complimentary drink at Zanzibar Bar (our in house funky bar) upon presentation of one of the relevant cards *** *** 4 nights stay for the price of 3 *** Valid 01Apr11-31Mar12 *** 4 nights stay for the price of 3. Travel period: 01Apr12 - 31Mar13 Booking period: 21Jul11 - 31Mar13 *** Learn more >
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Great Hostel
- by Crinan Strachan
- male
- Under 26
- 14 Apr 2012
Friendly atmosphere, great nightlife
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Amazing atmosphere, and the happy hour(s!) were great!
- by anon
- female
- 26 to 35
- 24 Jan 2010
The bar and its multiple happy hours
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Laid back & friendly hostel in prime location
- by CHRIS
- male
- Under 26
- 02 Dec 2009
extremely friendly staff who - upon you walking in - would address you by your name and ask how your day was, they treated you like a person and not a number. very relaxed and informal hostel, lots of fun and an excellent introduction to Australia. THANK YOU LOTS !!
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expensive but friendly
- by anon
- female
- Under 26
- 21 Nov 2009
calypso was not good value for money...the good points include the pool which is tropical and very cold when you need a cool off,the bus into town which is very handy since town is a fair walk in the sun and the very friendly staff. The bad points outweigh the good...
.nothing is included in the high price no free food,pool,tea,internet,trips,drink,laundry...nothing!!
.the staffs rooms were right next to us and although a sign specifically said no noise after ten the staff kept us awake well into the early hours, every single night!!
.we stayed over a week and our room was not cleaned once!!!
.the bar only opens at half 6??no drink in the afternoon??
.your not allowed to bring drink inside...even though the bar is closed?
.the showers need some work, they were nearly always cold
.really bad music choices most of the time and no tv
So yes go to this hostel if you want to be overcharged for a bed,communal bathrooms,no sleep and hundreds of dollars to spend on necessities that should be free.
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Family environment with the added fun!
- by Dominique
- female
- Under 26
- 19 May 2009
When I arrived I was welcomed into the family as such. Everything I needed to know was explained on arriving, including the free bus shuttle into the centre of Cairns. I was escorted to my room and I felt that if there was anything that I needed to ask, that they would be more than willing to help how they could. I also enjoyed the fact that we could buy breakfast on site, as I am not one of those people who like to get up early, and the range of food was excellent.
Overall I had an amazing time and would definitely go there again!
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An amazing party atmosphere in the heart of Cairns at Calypso Inn
- by Chris t
- male
- Under 26
- 09 Dec 2008
The fantastic staff that are always there to give advice and make sure you have an amazing time. The hostel provides discounted tours which all the staff have been on, so can give you an accurate opinion of the best ones. The food is also great and at low prices. the rooms are clean with airconditioning. We had an amazing time here!
