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Australian hostels are some of the best I ve ever experienced while backpacking. Undoubtedly there are some grubby ones in every city but the larger, well established hostels seemed safe, clean and great value for money.
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If you re a girl, head to the Sanctuary dorms. Luxury cheapest airline tickets klm for ladies only, these dorms have nicer bedding, tea and coffee and a welcome pack with towel, shampoo and conditioner. I always book the Sanctuary and have never been disappointed. If you re a girl travelling alone, it s a nice touch of home comforts and feels like you re easing yourself into hostelling.
I have stayed here many times and find the emphasis is on fun and getting you in the spirit of joining-in which is great, especially if you are travelling alone. There are free, weekly city tours and trips out to Coogee and Bondi. Some of the dorms are on the smaller cheapest airline tickets klm side and kitchen is tiny, given that this hostel feels huge.
I practically lived at this hostel. I stayed for months and didn t want to move on which is testament to the atmosphere. Blessed with the beautiful Queensland sunshine, this hostel benefits from an outdoor pool overlooking the city below.
It s at the top of Roma street so it s not central to the city but it s only a 10 minute walk and I think the fact that it s slightly outside the city is the reason that the atmosphere is so great. It s a hostel where people seems to arrive cheapest airline tickets klm and stay for a long time rather than a stream of people passing through.
The first has to be the bar, it s the place to go in Cairns regardless of whether cheapest airline tickets klm you re a guest at the hostel or not. Wristband deals for cheap drinks, free food vouchers if you re staying for more than three nights, evening entertainment from pub quizzes and live bands to semi-naked jelly wrestling.
In summer and at peak times like Christmas, New Year and the holidays I d always recommenced booking in advance as I ve been unlucky a couple of times by pitching up casually to find every single bed was booked.
You ll often get a cheaper rate the longer you stay and the more people who share the dorm, the cheaper the bed will be. Think about whether you want a single or mixed-sex dorm; 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or more beds. I once stayed in a 20 bed dorm and wouldn t recommend it it had all the camaraderie of a hospital ward.
You usually have to leave a deposit for the key which can be up to $20. They will want this upfront and in cash so have it on you when you check in. You get it back if you return the key and your pillowcase when you leave.
When I book a hostel I ve never tried before I usually just book two nights and extend it after the first night if I m happy there. It s tempting to book all your nights in advance as it s cheaper but if you re unhappy it will feel like a long time.
Say hello to everyone as soon as you walk in the dorm for the first time. It can feel scary but it s much easier to go in looking happy and enthusiastic than tying to speak up later on and feeling that you re not part of the group or giving the impression that you don t want to be included. Close bonds are built in dorms and if you re travelling solo it s really important to have that support network.
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