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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Cairns hostel in Parramatta Park with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double)
Printers
Property grounds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Rice cooker
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

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
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Near Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike parking, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and rice cookers
  • Toasters, stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • 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 provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Does Cairns City Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Cairns City Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Parramatta Park, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 37 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location excellent close to centre and public transport. Staff very helpful building and facilities are rather tired I enjoyed my stay and very good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liberty

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

10/10 Excellent

Gøril Iren

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cairns city backpackers was the most welcomed and comfortable I felt in any backpackers in cairns. One of the guys who works there, Tripp, was so welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable about the area and overall a great guy to chat to. With two shared kitchens and plenty of shared bathrooms and shower rooms dotted around, I never found myself waiting to grab a shower or use kitchen facilities. Met the loveliest travellers here too and have lots of fond memories playing board games and having a few beers with other travelling folk. Would come back in a heartbeat. Five minute walk into town, 15 minute walk to esplanade and lovely lagoon swimming area. Also check out down under pool bar for great beer, free pool and a good laugh.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and city. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean. Shared toilet was always clean. I have stayed here twice the communal areas (tv room, kitchen, laundry, outside area) cleanliness all depends on the backpackers there at the time
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Atmosphere great. Property cleaned every morning great. Loved the rooms and access to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Rocky

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok but needs some entertainment like a tv ot some sort of games room eg pool table
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Anni, Germany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool is very small, but clean. We had a double room which had just a bed in it. The room was hot, dirty and we were glad moving out again. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hostel was in desperate need of repair.I could not recommend this hostel to anyone
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

shanda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
get what you pay for
we enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostel, close to town excellent price clean kitchen and showers lots of nice places to sit outside

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff and other guests were friendly. Unfortunately the blind did not fully cover the window and there was no curtain, so it was not possible to shut out the outside light. It was not possible either to shut out the noise of the air conditioning unit from the building next door. Overall though, value for money.

2/10 Terrible

Frank, cairns

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived to find no one at office.Phoned number on
Worst place I have ever stayed in.Towels smelt disgusting.pillows were mouldy.bottles and rubbish under bed.sink had shaven facial hair and mould.would not sty there if they paid me.Do yourself a favour and stay well clear of this health hazard!

4/10 Poor

Cari, S

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrorshock
The restrooms were dirty and just one shower for many people. Everything was small. And the toiletts...i dont wanna talk about that. It was horrible to stay there. The room was realy small. Only place for the bed. I dont know how the other rooms are but it was not good. For this money I had different better hostels. But it was quiet, because it is not close to the city.