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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

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

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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

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Outdoor pool
Single Room
Deluxe Double Room
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double)
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double)

Overview of Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade16 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina3 min drive
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)7 min drive

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double room with shower)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double room with shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cairns

At Cairns City Backpackers Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Parramatta Park hostel include Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 10 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 16 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 18 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 2 min drive
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Food Court - Cairns Central - 9 min walk
  • KFC - 4 min walk
  • Calaveras Street - 4 min walk
  • Grand Hotel - 11 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Adults-only Cairns hostel in Parramatta Park with free parking
As a guest of Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • 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
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • 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 per cent 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Yep, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

The closest beach to Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is Palm Cove Beach (21.3 km).

Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel family-friendly?

No, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

No, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 34 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liberty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

greg

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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