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JJ's Backpackers Hostel

11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 740 517 642
8.4
Very good
based on 302 reviews
302 reviews
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JJs Backpackers Hostel is located in Cairns North and provides a range of premium amenities including free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service. It also offers an outdoor pool, bicycle rental and a 24-hour reception.

The hostel has 27 rooms and has been recently refurbished. There are also a range of outdoor activities on offer, such as horse riding, snorkeling and fishing.

JJs Backpackers Hostel provides rooms equipped with a hair dryer.

Cairns Airport and Cairns Convention Centre are a quick drive from the hostel. Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino are also nearby.

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8.4
Very good
Based on 302 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at JJ's Backpackers Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • 24hr front desk
  • Bicycle rental
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

General

  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of JJ's Backpackers Hostel

8.4
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302 verified ratings
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Location

11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Hospital0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade1.3 km
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive1.5 km
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court1.6 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1.7 km
  • Cairns Central1.7 km
  • Cairns Railway Station1.7 km
  • Marlin Marina1.9 km
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel2 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome2 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal2 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino2.1 km

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Check in anytime after 7:00 AM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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FAQs when booking at JJ's Backpackers Hostel

  • Where is JJ's Backpackers Hostel located?

    JJ's Backpackers Hostel is located at 11-13 Charles Street, 1.4 km from the center of Cairns. Cairns Hospital is the closest landmark to JJ's Backpackers Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at JJ's Backpackers Hostel?

    Check-in time is 7:00 AM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at JJ's Backpackers Hostel.

  • Does JJ's Backpackers Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, JJ's Backpackers Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is JJ's Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

    JJ's Backpackers Hostel is 2.6 km from Cairns. JJ's Backpackers Hostel is 123.9 km from Bloomfield.

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Good to know

Value for money

10.0

Distance to city center

1.4 km

Nearest Airport

Cairns

Distance to airport

3.1 km

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