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Global Backpackers Cairns

2.0 star property
Adults-only Cairns hostel in Cairns Central Business District with a rooftop terrace
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Room) | Balcony view
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Dorm Room)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Dorm Room)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Dorm Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Room)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Female Only)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Female Only)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Female Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dorm Room)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dorm Room)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dorm Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Waterfront Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Waterfront Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Waterfront Dorm)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 12 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crepe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Imm Thai Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Global Backpackers Cairns

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Global Backpackers Cairns provides an airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • A front desk safe, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Global Backpackers Cairns have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 3:30 AM to 9:00 PM at scheduled times

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)

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, 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Global Backpackers Waterfront Hostel Cairns
Global Backpackers Waterfront Hostel
Global Backpackers Waterfront Cairns
Global Backpackers Waterfront
Global Backpackers Cairns Cairns
Global Backpackers Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Global Backpackers Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Global Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Global Backpackers Cairns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Global Backpackers Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Global Backpackers Cairns?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Global Backpackers Cairns provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 3:30 AM-9:00 PM at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Global Backpackers Cairns located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps away from Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Global Backpackers Cairns Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to most places. Super clean. Excellent room. Comfortable bed. Had a queen room with it’s own shower. Would recommend and would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim was really outstanding in her service. I had accidentally booked into a mixed dorm that was full of males, and when she knew I was coming for a funeral, she went absolutely above and beyond to accommodate me. I ended up having a room to myself with waterfront views. This is not the norm, so I was ever so appreciative. Apart from that I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the building is perfectly situated and surrounded by cool things to see and do. Thanks Global. I’ll be back again. 😘
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yen Kit Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very clean and new hostel. Staffs are super nice and helpful! Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Renuma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from the kitchen were beautiful! Host was very friendly and accommodating, rooms clean and comfortable for a short stay. Laidback environment not party scene. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
The staff are so friendly and they he services are great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit all good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located, close to everything you need and great value. Kim and the other staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in Cairns, Australia
I had a short one night stay due to busy travel home to Denmark (Corona) and limited flights. Excellent location and nice people. Fine kitchen area and roof terrace. Room could need a little better floor cleaning. I was in a 4 bed with no bathroom but fine terrace with ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab hostel
I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. When I arrived, I was able to upgrade to a 4 bed dorm with en-suite which I had to myself. The hostel staff let me check in early and were really helpful regarding trips in the area. The view from the kitchen is brilliant. The rooms are really clean and so are the communal spaces. There is a decent free breakfast in the mornings too. This is probably the best hostel I’ve stayed at on the east coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great place in a great location. Clean modern friendly. Swimming across the road in the lagoon is wonderful. Cheap meals at PJ oBrien with a hostel voucher a bonus. 99% perfect. Only issues slightly warm at night even with air con which is set at 24 degs and a bit of shade in the dining area at breakfast would help. View from breakfast area is superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. The communal kitchen is large and everyting is placed in particular spots and labled.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall Good stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in
Amazing staff, Priscilla was great—room was new and clean, location was better than all of the hotels I saw in Cairns. Highly recommend, best hostel I’ve stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressively renovated and great location
I stayed in a four-bed dorm with sea view and balcony. It was very nice. The kitchen and eating area are on a fourth-floor balcony looking out over the water. Although a holiday period, the hostel was not full, possibly because travelers have not yet discovered the value this hostel now offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kamilla

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception area was cool and with a modern touch on the furniture. The kitchen and dining area has a beautiful view over the harbour/reef fleet. Close to the City Centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
i dunno why u didn't include the towel, but the room was clean, the wifi connection was supper fast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and brought us up to our room! Everything was very clean and secure. Breakfast could have been a little better- mostly toast and cereal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, good cooking facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice modern hostel
The hostel was nice and clean. The people in our room were super friendly and nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice updated clean hostel
The hostel was super nice. Very clean and modernized. The people that were in the room were super cool and friendly as well. People from all over the world and fun to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, great location! I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient and nice place.
the place was pretty nice, super convenient location, the staff very friendly and everything looks like new. the only thing that I would complain is that the hostel did not seem to be so busy but they put all the people in the same room, girls left and the same night we get another immediately. I can be wrong... but the hostel wasn't busy at all. they can redistribute better the people to dont be all packed in a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019