Set among tropical gardens with an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Backpackers is a 25-minute walk from The Esplanade. Kitchen and laundry facilities are provided, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Facilities at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel include a spacious lounge area. Discount meal tickets are available nightly from reception for use at some inner city pubs for evening meals. Each room has ceiling fans and some have their own shower facilities. All bed linen is provided. Each room has ceiling fans and some have their own shower facilities. All bed linen is provided. Air-conditioning is provided in the dormitory rooms during the warmer months. The tour desk can organize discounted Great Barrier Reef trips, white water rafting, skydiving, cycling and horse riding. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is an 8-minute walk from Cairns Railway Station.

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Property highlights

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
7.7
Free WiFi
7.7
Low score for Cairns
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Area info

Amenities of Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 64. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Cairns City Backpackers Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel at least 7 days in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If paying by credit card, this credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please note that guests under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cairns City Backpackers Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  • The prices at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Cairns. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.