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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2 stars

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 740 516 160
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$39
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rate per night

7.2
Good
based on 628 reviews
628 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$39
Double room
$84
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is located in Cairns and is close to nearby attractions, including Cairns Central. It is also conveniently situated within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Railway Station.

The hostel offers an all-hours reception, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and an outdoor pool. For added convenience, it features laundry facilities, luggage storage and an airport shuttle.

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel provides 21 rooms, all of which are fitted with a ceiling fan.

The area near the hostel has a range of restaurants and cafés. Cairns Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Rating
7.2
Good
Based on 628 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

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Standard Room
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$86
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Double room
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$84
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$85
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$86
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Adapter

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key access

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool table

Health and safety

  • Safe
  • Cleaning products

Outdoor

  • Garden

General

  • Storage available

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

7.2
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628 verified ratings
Wonderful
141
Very good
85
Good
125
Okay
92
Fair
74
Mediocre
39
Poor
72

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Location

274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre0.5 km
  • Barlow Park0.6 km
  • Cairns Civic Theatre0.7 km
  • Center of Contemporary Arts1.1 km
  • Cairns Historical Society Museum1.1 km
  • Cairns Regional Gallery1.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade1.2 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome1.3 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1.3 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino1.3 km
  • Cazaly's Stadium2.3 km
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens3.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Low season

September

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$95
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Top tips for your stay at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  • How long should you stay at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  • Where is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel located?

    Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is located at 274 Draper Street in Parramatta Park, 0.6 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Central Shopping Centre is the closest landmark to Cairns City Backpackers Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel.

  • Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offer free parking?

    Yes, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers free parking.

  • How far is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

    Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is 3.6 km from Cairns. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is 124.9 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

    Yes, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Cairns City Backpackers Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel in Cairns and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Cairns City Backpackers Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city centre

0.6 km

Nearest airport

Cairns

Distance to airport

4.5 km