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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2 stars

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 740 516 160
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₱1,260
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rate per night

7.2
Good
based on 636 reviews
636 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
₱1,260
Double room
₱2,733
Deluxe room
₱3,192
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is located in Cairns and is close to nearby attractions, including Cairns Central. It is also conveniently situated within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Railway Station.

The hostel offers an all-hours reception, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and an outdoor pool. For added convenience, it features laundry facilities, luggage storage and an airport shuttle.

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel provides 21 rooms, all of which are fitted with a ceiling fan.

The area near the hostel has a range of restaurants and cafés. Cairns Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Rating
7.2
Good
Based on 636 verified guest reviews

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Standard room
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Deluxe room
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₱3,192
Double room
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₱2,733
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₱2,754
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
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Amenities at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Trash cans
  • Adapter

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • Tour desk
  • 24hr front desk
  • Key access

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool table

Health and safety

  • Safe
  • Cleaning products

Outdoor

  • Garden

General

  • Storage available

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

7.2
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636 verified ratings
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142
Very good
87
Good
125
Okay
94
Fair
75
Mediocre
39
Poor
74

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Location

274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Down Under Cruise and Dive54 m
  • Cairns Railway Station0.5 km
  • Cairns Central0.5 km
  • Barlow Park0.6 km
  • Cairns Civic Theatre0.7 km
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court1.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade1.2 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre1.2 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome1.3 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1.3 km
  • Cairns Hospital1.3 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino1.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  • Where is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel located?

    Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is located at 274 Draper Street in Parramatta Park, 0.6 km from the center of Cairns. Down Under Cruise and Dive is the closest landmark to Cairns City Backpackers Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel.

  • Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offer free parking?

    Yes, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers free parking.

  • How far is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

    Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is 4.5 km from Cairns. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is 125.7 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

    Yes, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel has a pool onsite.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city center

0.6 km

Nearest Airport

Cairns

Distance to airport

4.5 km

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