"Had a fantastic stay! thanks people"
"The YHA is central and the staff is friendly. The whole atmosphere was really nice and you meet other people from all over the world. The hostel looks very nice with ..."
"Nice little tropical hostel. Clean rooms, very holiday vibe. I arrived super early but was allowed in to have a little sleep in the tv room, otherwise I would hav ..."
"nice hostel with good facilities."
"very good location and helpful staff"
"Central location, quieter than some of the party hostels so ideal for a more chilled out stay"
"Really nice place to stay in Cairns, it really worth it - the swimming pool is the key of the place, the dorms are spacious and clean, the kitchen is very well equip ..."
"Great location, friendly and experienced staff."
"The location is convenient and the price is great. Occassionally, the people stayed there is little noisy. Usually it will calm down after 9:30 to 10pm"
"Ideal location, excellent hostel and I like the archeological site and the way you have preserved it."
Cairns is a backpackers' mecca and Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel has all a backpacker needs for a comfortable stay.
Cairns hostel is opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre and is a short walk from the Cairns Esplanade. Here, you will find lots of pubs, shops and cafés, plus Trinity Wharf, departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises and tours.
YHA's Backpacker hostel in Cairns has 55 rooms including dorm, twin/double and family rooms. All are air-conditioned and many have ensuites.
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- Last 7 Days
- May 2012
- Next 7 Days
| Room | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Share Female Private Bathroom | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| 6 Share Mixed Private Bathroom | $27 | $27 | $27 | $27 | $27 | $27 | $27 |
| 4 Share Female Private Bathroom | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Double Private Bathroom | $79 | $79 | $79 | $79 | $79 | $79 |
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All rooms are airconditioned. Family rooms are available.
Facilities
- Airconditioning
- Disabled Access
- Games room
- Internet/E-mail
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Television
- Tourdesk
Activities
- 4WD tours
- Bungee Jumping
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Diving
- Horseriding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Skydiving
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Whitewater Rafting
Things to do
YHA's Cairns Backpacker Hostel is the perfect base to explore North Queensland.
The World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest fringes the Great Barrier Reef, with the outback around the corner.
YHA Travel staff at the hostel can organise many tours and activities, including scuba-diving courses, white-water rafting, bungy jumping and Barrier Reef Cruises.
The hostel can also arrange daytrips to the Skyrail Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Rail, Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas and Cooktown.
Nightlife
Cairns Backpackers' nightlife is legendary, from pub crawls and parties to cane toad races! All are just a short walk away from the hostel. On a budget? See the Cairns hostel's reception for nightclub discount vouchers! The Cairns Night Markets are on every evening from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm.
Closest Hostels
- Port Douglas is 65 km N
- Mission Beach is 140 km S
Food Store
50 metres from hostel to nearest food store
Accepted cards
MasterCard, Visa
