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The Northern Greenhouse


117 Grafton Street | (formerly Shooting Star Apartments), Cairns 4870, Australia
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4 of 5 stars
Astrid74   1 contribution
Melbourne, Australia
11 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Solo travel

It's one of the best Backpackers there around if you don't want party noise 24/7. The tourdesk is very helpful and free trips are offered. Very clean and very friendly staff. more

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5 of 5 stars
dora_an_explorer   16 contributions
Aberdeen, Scotland
10 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Solo travel

A very nice, clean place to stay with very friendly staff. Great location too. The internet is free, although you are limited to 1/2 hour per day. The rooms are spacious and organised well with a fridge in every room. I would defo recommend this place and would stay here again more

good place
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5 of 5 stars
Emily1985   24 contributions
Nottinghamshire
8 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Couples

this hostel is a nice place. good location, clean and quite modern. i would stay there again. more

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5 of 5 stars
bamandina   2 contributions
France
21 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Solo travel

Same prices as the others execpt that it is the best I have seen so far. A lot of free stuffs, very nice staff, a lot of space in the room, super clean!!! I have been a bit bothered by guys and girls drinking in the lounge area during the night(close to the rooms), but it was not bad. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
xroorx   4 contributions
Zurich
6 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Really nice atmosphere. Staff is helpful and nice(that is so importatnt after all). Breakfast included. Dorms ar spacious and have fride for 6 people only! All rooms ensuite. Nice kitchen and basically all kept clean all the time. Free internet. Best recommendation! more

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4 of 5 stars
travellie   2 contributions
UK
8 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

This was a great place to stay, - Really modern rooms with en-suite bathroom & amazing showers! - Great Location in the centre of town, and only a short walk to the lagoon - Free breakfast, toast and cereals etc... - Had free BBQ and pancake nights - Bunk beds, but they were really large beds, and comfy - Air... more

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5 of 5 stars
Steveedevonda   1 contribution
Cairns
18 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

The Northern Greenhouse a home away from home... I have been staying at the Northern Greenhouse for the best part of this year, After traveling for a year around the world i can say with full honestly that this is the most welcoming, cleanest and spacious hostel in the Cairns area. The staff are amazing from the knowledgeable reception staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bobble123   1 contribution
Out & About
16 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Great Staff! Very friendly and attentive! 6-Bed-Dorms: Balcony, Fridge, Bathroom, Air Condition, Fan... Free Breakfast!! Great cooking facilities Free Barbecue on Sundays Big Pool Very central - get anywhere in just a couple of minutes! not made for big parties but very clean, comfortable and great in space. I wish I could stay longer! more

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5 of 5 stars
jo2699   1 contribution
brighton
29 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

This hostel is perfect for people travelling on their own! The friendly atmosphere is great and the staff are ultra friendly, the rooms are big and so clean, with balconies and your own toilet. The free stuff that comes with the room is cool, with a trip to a natural waterhole and the botanical gardens its easy to make friends... more

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1 of 5 stars
ammit   2 contributions
London
8 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This place appeared nice at first but at night sitting in the tv room a rat ran by, I screamed and one of the lads said 'ah theres always a few rats runnin by there. Thats why I dont stay on the ground floor!" I booked for a week and the rooms are spacious but its not worth staying there... more

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NorthernGreenhouse, Marketing Manager

Good Afternoon We take your above comments very seriously and require you to contact us directly, so we can respond accordingly. Please contact our General Manager at The Greenhouse Backpacker, Melbourne at your earliest opportunity if you wish to confirm your story. We cannot post contact information on this page but we encourage you to return to the Greenhouse Backpacker...

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117 Grafton Street | (formerly Shooting Star Apartments), Cairns 4870, Australia