Cairns Central YHA

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Cairns Central YHA

Great deals: Book a bed for just $19/night for stays between 24 February and 9 April 2020 through the app. This offer is exclusive to the YHA Australia app (download now). 

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.

Save money on tours and experiences with our exclusive YHA deals. Book online before you arrive!

Shared Rooms

All shared rooms include:

  • Linen & individual lockers
  • Free, fast Wi-Fi 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Access to BBQ, swimming pool & games room

Option up:

  • Ensuite
  • Parking

Private Rooms

All private rooms include:

  • Linen, table & chair
  • Free, fast Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning 
  • Access to BBQ, swimming pool & games room

Option up:

  • Ensuite
  • Parking

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Disabled Access
  • Games room
  • Free, fast Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Television
  • Tour Desk

Experiences

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Great Barrier Reef 5 day scuba diving course

Learn to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef with this 5 Day PADI Open Water diving course in Cairns. Includes 4 FREE NIGHTS at Cairns Central YHA.
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Ultimate Cairns Skydiving, Reef and Rainforest Package

Skydive from 14,000ft, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef & chase waterfalls through World Heritage Listed tropical rainforests. Includes 4 nights at Cairns Central YHA!
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Premium Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tour

Travel on an impressive high speed catamaran to experience 3 epic reef sites full of spectacular coral formations and vibrant marine life. Save $20 with YHA!
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Greyhound Whimit Bus Pass

Save 5% with YHA! The most affordable and flexible Australian travel pass. See Australia your way, on your schedule.

More about Cairns Central YHA

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 free, fast Wi-Fi all throughout the property. 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.

Reviews

93% customer rating, based on 5476 reviews
  • Very nice hostel
    88%
    Fiona D 25/02/2020
  • My stays are always great!
    100%
    Diana P 24/02/2020
  • Just great ☆☆☆ Recommended it to my friends and family ☆☆☆ Thanks again for the service ☆☆☆
    100%
    Guido K 17/02/2020
  • I was lucky because the girls in my room were all so nice. I’ll stay in YHA again!
    100%
    Yap G 16/02/2020
  • really enjoyed my stay
    100%
    Ashlie W 15/02/2020
  • it,is cheap and nice hostel,everyday guests can enjoy free pancake in the morning, and a wonderful kitchen ,there are a plenty of free food for guests.
    100%
    Hsiu C 13/02/2020
  • Best hostel in Cairns.. Thanks for ur amazing hospitality team YHA. I'll be back
    100%
    Daniel K 13/02/2020
  • I had a great time staying at YHA Cairns. Staffs were helpful and friendly.
    100%
    Chutima B 7/02/2020
  • Very nice hostel
    100%
    Lluis B 21/01/2020
  • Great !! Staff are so friendly xox
    100%
    Reese W 20/01/2020
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Address: 20-26 McLeod Street
Cairns,
State: QLD, 4870
Email: cairnscentral@yha.com.au
Phone: (+617) 4051 0772
Hostel Manager: Martin Greenhalgh
Payment: MasterCard,Visa

OPENING TIMES

Hostel Open all year
Reception

24 hours with limited services between 11:00pm to 6:30am

Check in 2PM - 11PM
Check out until 10:00am daily
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