About YHA Cairns Central
Our resort style property is located right in the heart of town, across the road from the main shopping hub and only a block from the train station. We are surrounded by great local cafes, restaurants, and pubs. Comfortable common areas, a swimming pool, and social BBQ area make it the perfect spot to chill out and experience the best of the tropics.
Group stays | Please book group accommodation for school-aged groups with our Groups team.
Follow YHA Cairns Central
YHA Cairns Central is a cashless property.
Private Rooms
All private rooms include:
Linen | Table & chairs | Free, fast Wi-Fi | Air conditioning
Option up:
Ensuite | Parking
Co-living Rooms
All co-living rooms include:
Linen | Individual lockers | Free, fast Wi-Fi | Air conditioning
Option up:
Ensuite | Parking
*Guests must be over 18 years of age to stay in a co-living room
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Games room
- Free, fast Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Tour Desk
- BBQ
Experiences
Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise
Travel on a local eco- certified tour to experience a unique reef adventure with friendly crew exploring two pristine Great Barrier Reef locations.
Hands On Country Eco Tour
Connect with the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, the traditional owners of the land for an unforgettable Indigenous cultural experience right at the door stop of Cairns.
YHA Cairns Central features
- Free, fast Wi-Fi all throughout the property.
- Cairns Central YHA has 59 rooms including Co-living, Twin/Double and Family rooms. All are air-conditioned and many have ensuites.
Reviews of YHA Cairns Central
- "Genuinely the most incredible team in any hotel/hostel environment I’ve stayed in over past ten years! Courteous, friendly, incredibly helpful and welcoming. Right from the online booking, and the front reception to house keeping staff - first class experience. Great facilities too that are incredibly well maintained at all times, great price, great location. Highly recommend to anyone." - Brenden
- "Staff are amazing! Great hostel, friendly helpful stuff, clean amenities especially the kitchen! Bonus that you can book tours in the reception." - K
Things to do in Cairns
- Looking for the best things to do in Cairns? Check out our huge range of Cairns reef tours and discounted attraction tickets.
- If you are coming to Cairns for the AFL - Buses to Cazalys Stadium leave from Spence St, the corner of Cairns Central shopping mall just 2 mins walk from the hostel. Bus numbers are: 141, 142, 143 and 150.
Take a tour of YHA Cairns Central
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For over 80 years, YHA Australia has been a safe and inclusive place for travellers from all walks of life. Guests are required to abide by YHA's house rules when staying at our properties.
Our location...
YHA would like to acknowledge the Gimuy Walaburra Yidinji & Yirrangangi people upon whose land this property is located. We pay our respects to the elders, past and present, and the extended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We recognise their custodianship of the land, sea, & water for over 60,000 years.
| Traditional Place Name: | |
| Address: |
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns, Show location map |
| State: | QLD, 4870 |
| Email: | stay@yha.com.au |
| Phone: | (+617) 4051 0772 |
| Hostel Manager: | YHA Australia |
| Payment: | MasterCard,Visa |
Opening Times
| Hostel | Open all year |
| Reception |
7am-10pm |
| Check in | 2pm-10pm | After hours arrivals: contact property for alternative arrangements. |
| Check out | until 10am |
