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Global Backpackers Central (formerly Global Palace)

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1. 4 BED DORM2. Chill-Out Balcony3. Inside Foyer4. Inside Foyer5. Pool Tables in Common Area6. Global Gossip Internet7. Rooftop Pool8. Double Room9. Rooftop Pool10. Travel/ Tour Desk

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in Australian Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

9-b Shields Street
Cairns City 4870 QLD
(Cnr of Lake & Shields St)
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Flashpacking @ Global Central
One of Cairns' classier hostels, Global Central resides in a converted cinema building and boasts stylish decor and modern, minimalist rooms. It's so central you might actually gain weight from the lack of exercise.
A gaping central atrium topped by a wide skylight fills the foyer interior with filtered light, which enhances the already refreshing berth of space. Most dorms are bunkless, opting for sturdy beds that are already made for you. Clean and snappy bathrooms are scattered around each floor and there's a funky central kitchen.

You will find a pool on the roof- top with amazing views of the city, great for sunbathing and has a BBQ for the true Aussie experience. Global Central is known for it’s roof-top parties which carry on over to PJ’Obriens for the traffic light party or dance on the bar with the Coyote Girls, loads of fun and prizes to be won.

The communal area is dominated by a TV room featuring FOX sports, pool tables or for a breath of fresh air walk out onto the large fabulous timber balcony overlooking the Shield St pedestrian strip. Global Central is large enough to suit both party people and those just wanting to kick back and chill out.
We are located right in the heart of the City centre.
• Free Airport Pick Up
• Free Nightly Meal @ PJ’OBRIENS
• Free Luggage Storage
• 24 Check–In
• 24 Hour Security
• Travel & Tour Desk
• Guest Message and Mail Service

We also have on the property, Be Waxed Day Spa, Global Gossip, Massage Guy, Sushi Train. There are many restaurants, bars and nightlife to choose from 7 days a week.

Facilities include:
• Roof Top Pool & BBQ area
• Fans
• Air conditioning
• 3,4,6,8 & 10 Bed Dorms (female only available)
• Double & Twin Rooms (with shared facilities)
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry
• Security Safe
• Linen Provided
• Internet (Global Gossip)
• Common Area with Cable TV and Pool table
• Tropical Balcony with views over Cairns
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • BBQ facilities
  • Day spa
  • Female Only rooms are available
  • Games room
  • Gay friendly
  • Luggage storage
  • No smoking permitted inside the rooms
  • Non-smoking property
  • Outdoor pool - unheated
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Smoking areas are allocated within the building
  • Street parking
  • Tour desk
  • Vending machines
  • Wifi access

Double Room

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Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, towels, soap, 1 X double bed with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes free eveninng meal. Note: This room type does not have a private ensuite or bathroom.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 double
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

Twin Room

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Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, towels, soap, 2 X single beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes free eveninng meal. Note: This room type does not have a private ensuite or bathroom.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

3 Bed Dorm Female Only

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Rates are for 1 in a shared dorm room of 3 people with shared bathroom facilities. Supplied bedding is 1 single bed. Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, 3 X single beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes free eveninng meal.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $28.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 single
or

2 singles
or

3 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

3 Bed Dorm Room

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Rates are for 1 in a shared dorm room of 3 people with shared bathroom facilities. Supplied bedding is 1 single bed. Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, 3 X single beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes free eveninng meal.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $28.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 single
or

2 singles
or

3 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

4 Bed Dorm Female Only

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Rates are for 1 in a shared dorm room of 4 people with shared bathroom facilities. Supplied bedding is 1 single bed. Clean, modern, Fresh linen supplied, 4 X single beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes Free evening meal.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $26.00. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 single
or

2 singles
or

3 singles
or

4 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

4 Bed Dorm Room

Book & Pay Securely
Rates are for 1 in a shared dorm room of 4 people with shared bathroom facilities. Supplied bedding is 1 single bed. Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, 4 X single beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes free eveninng meal.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $26.00. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 single
or

2 singles
or

3 singles
or

4 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

8 Bed Dorm Female Only

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Rates are for 1 in a shared dorm room of 8 people with shared bathroom facilities. Supplied bedding is 1 single bunk bed. Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, 4 bunk beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fan, includes free eveninng meal.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $22.00. The room caters for a maximum of 8 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 single
or

2 singles
or

3 singles
or

4 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shared bathroom

8 Bed Dorm Room

Book & Pay Securely
Rates are for 1 in a shared dorm room of 8 people with shared bathroom facilities. Supplied bedding is 1 single bunk bed. Clean, modern, fresh linen supplied, 4 bunk beds with inner-spring mattresses, A/C, fans plus free evening meal.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $22.00. The room caters for a maximum of 8 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 single
or

2 singles
or

3 singles
or

4 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom

Business Facilities

- Internet service available.
 

 
Check In 1200hrs
Check In Instructions Reception hours are 7am-10pm
We offer 24hr Check-In with Night Manager after hours.
Please arrange prior to arrival.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There Free pickup from bus stations, train stations and domestic and international airports between 9.30am - 8.30pm.
By Car- Come along Abbott st and turn into left Shields St (going North)
By Taxi- $15 -$18 approx
By Bus - Greyhound is 1 block walk. (5min)
Premier is at our doorstep from the Lake St Entrance
Oz Experience is at our doorstep
By Train- 3 blocks straight up 9b Shields St
We are located right in the heart of the city centre.
Parking On-Street Parking
Council Car Park (undercover) $1per Hr (Lake St.
Things To Do Activities
• Monday Football @ PJ”OBRIENS (Watch all the Big Games Live on Setanta & Fox)
• Pole Idol @ PJ”OBRIENS (Tues)
• Coyote Ugly @ PJ”OBRIENS (Wed & Sat)
• Traffic light Party @ PJ”OBRIENS (Thur)
• Ladies Night @ PJ”OBRIENS (Thur)
• Thank god it’s Friday @The Pier Bar 5pm
• The Original Sunday Session @The Pier bar 5pm
• Frog & Toad Bar Hop (Wed & Fri) $20 book @ reception.
• Ultimate Party (Tue $25 & Sat $30) book @ reception.
• Free Entry & Drink Specials for all Global Guests @ PJ’OBRIENS see reception for your VIP wristband. From (9pm 7days a week)
Plus Speak with our Travel Staff and experience:
Skydiving/ Whitewater Rafting/ Sailing/ Fishing/ Diving/ Snorkelling/ Cape Tribulation/ Skyrail/ Port Douglas/ Markets/ The Esplanade Logoon/ Restuarants/ Bungy/ Wildlife/ Daintree Dreaming the list just goes on....
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