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YHA Cairns Central

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

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Boating
Garden
Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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View from room

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Cairns

YHA Cairns Central places you steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Cairns Esplanade. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and express check-in. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Cairns Central Business District hostel, you'll find Reef Fleet Terminal.
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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, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Cairns Central. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
YHA Cairns Central offers 52 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised 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

More

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Cairns Central?

YHA Cairns Central offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on 2 Oct 2025 start from AU$112.00, including 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 parking available at YHA Cairns Central?

Yep, YHA Cairns Central has a self car park for AUD 5 per day.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Cairns Central?

The closest beach to YHA Cairns Central is Yorkeys Knob Beach (12.4 km).

Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

YHA Cairns Central has an outdoor pool.

Does YHA Cairns Central serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Cairns Central?

No, YHA Cairns Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Cairns Central?

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Cairns Central?

No, pets are not allowed.