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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Garden
Front of property
Property entrance
View from property
Shared kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 4 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 12 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty's Markets - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Food Court - Cairns Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central is only 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba-diving and snorkelling are nearby. Also, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (AUD 10.00 per day)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs AUD 10.00 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, YHA Cairns Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at YHA Cairns Central?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at YHA Cairns Central?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Cairns Central?
Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 10.00 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by YHA Cairns Central?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cairns Central?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at YHA Cairns Central?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (14-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at YHA Cairns Central and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and scuba-diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around YHA Cairns Central like?
YHA Cairns Central is a short 4-minute walk from Cairns Station and 10 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

YHA Cairns Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

melissa, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Axel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cairns Dive trip
Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Xi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

easy to get to places
HERMANN, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brandon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Yoshiaki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Rhiannon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy for when in transit
owen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Standard hostel.
Over all was good, the bathrooms were a little dirty. The kitchen was good, though other uses left it untidy.
Robbie, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

It’s ok for the price. Stayed in the 10-bed room, which felt quite packed when full. Hardly any privacy. Made a mistake of getting the breakfast, better to just walk across the street to Cairns central for a better proper coffee and breakfast for the same price. Location is excellent and very convenient, although a bit dodgy area.
Sok, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great kitchen
HIKARU, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I always stay at the YHA Cairns Central because the location is so convenient, right opposite a large, air conditioned shopping centre, buses right outside the door and friendly service but I did find my room hugely over priced, (I stayed in a queen sized room with an ensuite)...$150 a night!! Great facilities, and service but found the price very disappointing; for that price I thought at least a hair dryer, little shampoos, etc and coffee and tea making facilities would have been included
Marcelle, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good experience all around.
Jordan, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jonatan, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Pool and gardens are very nice. Room was extremely basic and not good value for money. Most staff are friendly but there are some which are very inviting and shouldn't be working in the hospitality industry.
Brook, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

fuka, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking
Matt, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and good value
Nice hostel with friendly and helpful staff. Private room is very comfortable and good value for money. Hostel itself is quite social through the events they put on every night but relaxed in the day which makes a good mix.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns
Asher, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms are quiet, compact and good but private bathroom is not split into shower, toilet and sink like in some other YHAs (e.g. Sydney Harbor). So our family of 4 took longer to get ready in the morning though we did use the common bathrooms also to speed things up.
Sudhir, 2-night trip
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