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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Cairns with free parking

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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers a vibrant retreat in downtown Cairns. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool or relax on the garden terrace while using the free WiFi. The convenient location and helpful multilingual staff consistently earn praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double room with shower)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double room with shower) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double room with shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 7 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and printers.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers
  • Toasters, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Cairns City Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel Parramatta Park
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Parramatta Park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cazaly's Stadium and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was clean, could have done with some maintenance, that staff where very nice and helpful
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location excellent close to centre and public transport. Staff very helpful building and facilities are rather tired I enjoyed my stay and very good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay

was a great stay a fridge in the room would have made it much better but was good anyway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, happy staff. Ill be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauri

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but nothing more

Room was ok, bed wasn't so good and the room was full of ants though. Beware of ants! They will find they way to the sweet things, even you haven't open the bag yet. It wasn't nice we you wanted to eat your gigner candy, but find out all of the ants. Kitchen was dirty all the time and people didn't wash their dishes. Suhar jar was full of ants about tree days... VERY NOISY at night because people are drinking and no one is not telling them to be quite. Reception wasn't open all the time, not good. Older man was cleaning outside and use the same brush on ground and tables aswell (where you eat!), gross...

6/10 Okay

Juliana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Razoável, o quarto em si era bom, mas esquentava muito durante o dia e o ar era daqueles antigos e não dava conta durante o dia. O hostel em si é muito bem localizado, mas tinha muita barata, ainda mais na cozinha. Os banheiros também não era dos mais limpos, mas tudo ok
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book through lastminute as there was no accommodation and they still have not replied there is no number to call do not use this web site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good value for money and the ground staff were superb
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good, except the Room smelled as if someone urinated in the sink.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked our room, it was spacious and we have own shower in the room. Kitchen was okay and all machines worked. Staff was super kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Mission Beach, Qld

Close to town, great location, great staff and nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cairns city backpackers was the most welcomed and comfortable I felt in any backpackers in cairns. One of the guys who works there, Tripp, was so welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable about the area and overall a great guy to chat to. With two shared kitchens and plenty of shared bathrooms and shower rooms dotted around, I never found myself waiting to grab a shower or use kitchen facilities. Met the loveliest travellers here too and have lots of fond memories playing board games and having a few beers with other travelling folk. Would come back in a heartbeat. Five minute walk into town, 15 minute walk to esplanade and lovely lagoon swimming area. Also check out down under pool bar for great beer, free pool and a good laugh.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and city. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean. Shared toilet was always clean. I have stayed here twice the communal areas (tv room, kitchen, laundry, outside area) cleanliness all depends on the backpackers there at the time
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Atmosphere great. Property cleaned every morning great. Loved the rooms and access to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Rocky

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok but needs some entertainment like a tv ot some sort of games room eg pool table
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Anni, Germany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool is very small, but clean. We had a double room which had just a bed in it. The room was hot, dirty and we were glad moving out again. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Shih Ya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
便宜又物超所值，不過空調要另外付費

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hostel was in desperate need of repair.I could not recommend this hostel to anyone
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

shanda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

get what you pay for

we enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostel, close to town excellent price clean kitchen and showers lots of nice places to sit outside

2/10 Terrible

francesca, mn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

L'asl non si avvicinerebbe nemmeno

Se fosse tenuto bene sarebbe un alloggio bellissimo, peccato per le tarme sul bancone della reception. Insetti che ti invadono i mobili e girano sul letto, in altre camere presenza di scarafaggi di 6cm (dei piccoli mostri che ti girano intorno) i bagni e le docce sono sporchi e lo stesso vale per la cucina (si salvano solo gli utensili perché i ragazzi li lavano col DETERSIVO). Possibilità di lavare i panni per 4 dollari, ottima cosa. Internet gratis, piscina dove ti prendi tutte le malattie possibili e giardino. Ho usato mezzo flacone di ammoniaca pura per pulire la camera dagli insetti e il bagno dallo schifo..dopo ciò si può dormire. Prezzo ottimo per lo scarso servizio che offre. Siamo sopravvissuti :D

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff and other guests were friendly. Unfortunately the blind did not fully cover the window and there was no curtain, so it was not possible to shut out the outside light. It was not possible either to shut out the noise of the air conditioning unit from the building next door. Overall though, value for money.

4/10 Poor

yang, taiwan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

位置離市區一段路，房間蠻髒的

我們住雙人房，洗手台水槽整夜漏水，浴室在房間，但只有門簾，洗完澡門口就淹水了。 房間沒有很乾淨，位置離市區走路25分鐘左右，不算很近。 店員很棒，服務真的很好，也很和善。

2/10 Terrible

Frank, cairns

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arrived to find no one at office.Phoned number on

Worst place I have ever stayed in.Towels smelt disgusting.pillows were mouldy.bottles and rubbish under bed.sink had shaven facial hair and mould.would not sty there if they paid me.Do yourself a favour and stay well clear of this health hazard!