With the Great Barrier Reef on your door step, this centrally located hostel is the perfect base to explore Tropical North Queensland, offering a tranquil outdoor pool area, communal kitchen, large common areas and air conditioned rooms.
This package is the ultimate Cairns adventure! Skydive from 14,000ft, snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef and chase waterfalls through World Heritage Listed tropical rainforests.
Step aboard one of the best day boats from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef where you will experience three stunning reef sites full of spectacular coral formations and vibrant marine life. This is a day full of fund and adventure, not to be missed!
Cairns is a backpackers' mecca and has all a budget conscious traveller needs for a comfortable stay.
Cairns YHA 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 59 rooms including dorm, twin/double and family rooms. All are air-conditioned and many have ensuites. There is also a FREE Hot Spot (Wifi Plus also available). An airport shuttle bus is available for guests at a discounted rate of $5 (arrivals only) between 8am - 8pm. Please contact the hostel directly for booking instructions and discount code.
Make sure you stick around for breakfast! There is FREE pancakes from 7:00am - 9am daily.
24 hours with limited services between 11:00pm to 6:30am
Check in
2PM - 11PM
Check out
until 10:00am daily
Getting here by train
As far as hostels in Cairns, Australia go, Cairns Central YHA is extremely convenient. Cairns Railway Station is across the road, only 50m away! Queensland Rail Services to/from Brisbane depart from Cairns Railway Station. Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail rainforest journeys also depart from Cairns Railway Station.
Getting here by bus
Cairns Bus Terminal is 1km from Cairns Central YHA Hostel. All major coach companies service Cairns.
Nearest airport
Cairns Airport is 7.5km from Cairns Central YHA. Airport shuttle bus pick up is available (arrivals only) between 8AM to 8PM for a discounted rate of $5. Airport transfers must be booked in advance, please contact the hostel directly for instructions on how to book. Available for Cairns Central YHA guests only.
Getting here by car or taxi
Parking - limited secure parking is available onsite. Please enquire prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
Taxis offer 24-hour service and are conveniently located across the road.
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Cairns Central YHA - Pool
Cairns Central YHA - Entrance
Cairns Central YHA - check in
Cairns Central YHA - 6 Bed Dorm
Cairns Central YHA - deck
Cairns Central YHA - Crystal Cascades
Cairns Central YHA - Kitchen
Cairns Central YHA - Herb Garden
Cairns Central YHA - pool table
Cairns Central YHA - Palm Cove
