Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

2 stars
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
+61 740 314 411
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Under 20 minutes' walk from Cairns Railway Station, Cairns Waterfront Backpackers provides guests with a convenient base when in Cairns. It is a stone's throw from Esplanade Lagoon and is close to the area's popular attractions and dining spots.

The hostel offers wireless internet, as well as a garden for guests to unwind in. Convenient services include an express check-in/check-out feature and a luggage storage facility. An airport shuttle, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour reception are also provided.

All the rooms at Cairns Waterfront Backpackers include a seating area, plus all the essentials for an enjoyable stay. The shared bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer.

After settling in to their room, guests can discover the local area with use of Reef Fleet Terminal, which is a brief stroll from the hostel. Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino are within walking a distance.

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83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court116 m
  • Esplanade Lagoon123 m
  • Cairns Esplanade226 m
  • Marlin Marina387 m
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel0.4 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.5 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.5 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.6 km
  • Cairns Central0.8 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre0.9 km
  • Cairns Railway Station0.9 km
  • Cairns Hospital1.2 km

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

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  • Where is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel located?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located at 83 The Esplanade in Cairns CBD, 0.6 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Night Markets & Food Court is the closest landmark to Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

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

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

  • How far is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from the airport?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is 4.4 km from Cairns. Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is 125.6 km from Bloomfield.

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8.6
0.6 km
Cairns
4.4 km

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