YHA Cairns Central

Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

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October 2025

November 2025

YHA Cairns Central is steps from Central Shopping Centre. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or use the business center and in-room WiFi. The property is praised for its helpful staff, and convenient bike rentals make exploring easy.

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Pool

NT$2,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

Very good

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Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Very good

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Wonderful

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Queen Room with Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

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Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Shared/communal kitchen

Electric kettle

Desk

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

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Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

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Twin Room With Ensuite

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Queen Room With Ensuite

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Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

Sleeps 6

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room with Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

Cairns Station - 4 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪T2 Tea - ‬1 min walk
‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk
‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
‪Muffin Break - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal are located near YHA Cairns Central, which provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, 1 meeting room, and a vending machine
Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 52 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Recycling and communal kitchens

Similar properties

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

NT$4,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (AUD 5 per day)

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business center
Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden

Accessibility

No elevator

Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
Self parking fee: AUD 5 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cairns Central YHA Hostel

Cairns Central YHA

Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel

YHA Cairns Central Cairns

Cairns Central YHA Hostel

YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cairns Central?

As of 2025/10/14, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on 2025/10/29 start from NT$1,854, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is YHA Cairns Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA Cairns Central?

Self parking is available for AUD 5 per day.

What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Cairns Central located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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