Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 5 per day.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 12 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, including the registration desk and bathrooms.

What is the property’s location in relation to key landmarks?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, the property is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal, and 0.2 km from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which operates seasonally.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and they can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age is not provided.

YHA Cairns Central Hostel Accommodation

Average nightly price at YHA Cairns Central by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$52
February	US$52
March	US$57
April	US$62
May	US$64
June	US$69
July	US$86
August	US$85
September	US$68
October	US$63
November	US$61
December	US$57

What guests think

Across multiple reviews, YHA Cairns Central stands out for its central spot by shops and transport, friendly staff, and useful communal areas like a large kitchen and pool that make it an easy base for exploring Cairns.

Rooms are simple and functional, with some dorms feeling crowded and limited privacy, and a few reports of uncomfortable mattresses and power outlets far from beds. Cleanliness is widely praised across rooms and shared spaces, though kitchens and bathrooms can be messy at busy times. Some guests mention noise from common areas or a nearby bar, and a couple report food going missing from shared fridges. Expect a social hostel with friendly service and straightforward, budget-level rooms.

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Facilities

Large, well-organized communal kitchen and a pleasant pool/courtyard are frequently praised. Secure or paid parking is available, and access around the property feels safe.

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RIEKO

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

大きなショッピングセンターの真ん前で買い物にはすごく便利。レストランも周辺に沢山あるので困らない。ロケーションは最高に良い。中はオートロックで管理されているので、安全は確保されている。海まで15分ほど歩く必要がある。道は平坦なので問題は無い。朝食12ドルで食べれる。調味料はない。宿泊者は自炊している人が多い。

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Hieu

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging cables are short then you have to use the power point in the ensuite (if your room has ensuite). In general I would highly recommend this place if you don't expect all the bells and whistle of a 3-4 star hotel.

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Barbara

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything in rooms clean.& in good condition. Amazing kitchen ! Toilet and shower block new and clean. Pool clean and inviting . Cairns mall just across the street with huge food court plus many shops. Room mates were lovely considerate Asian girls. All in all a wonderful stay

10

Johnny

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, nice green area to share and good parking.

10

KYLE

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns.

10

Emily

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening.

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MAO

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

子どもと2人で宿泊しました。中庭にプールがあり、自由に入れます。タオルやドライヤーも借りれました。スタッフの方の対応もよく、トイレやシャワーはカードがないと入らないためセキュリティも安心です。家族旅行というより、一人旅に向いていると思います。キッチンが広く、食事時はいろんな国々の老若男女が調理しています。唯一の不満ですが、冷蔵庫が共用のため、連日盗まれました。（指定の名前の札をつけていました）食料くらいなら良かったのですが、こどものカトラリーまだ盗られたのは流石にショックでした。目の前に駅やショッピングセンターがあるので便利です。また利用したいと思いますが、冷蔵庫の利用は考えなければならないなと思いました。

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HIKARU

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great kitchen

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Arthur

19 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel sympa, cour intérieure avec piscine et parties collectives bien entretenue. Chambre spartiate cependant

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Owal

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness across rooms and shared areas is consistently praised. A few note kitchens or bathrooms getting messy at busy times due to other guests.

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Alice

24 Mar 2022

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Stayed 14 nights

Fantastic 2 weeks stay @ YHA. I rate 10/10. Very clean the room and shared toilets and bathroom. Large showerheads in bathroom, nice and clean, and convienant. Awesome to stay, closer to facilities - shopping centres and sunbus transport, so close by to access. Staff are professional, friendly and welcoming. Travellers it's a 👍💃🌻🌹🌺☘️

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Shruti

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Very chill and kind staff. You can download key on your google wallet which is such great help. The common areas were all usually clean, except in the evening when the toilets would get a dirty as people used it. But generally, everyone was very respectful. Very safe. I enjoyed my stay there.

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Barbara

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything in rooms clean.& in good condition. Amazing kitchen ! Toilet and shower block new and clean. Pool clean and inviting . Cairns mall just across the street with huge food court plus many shops. Room mates were lovely considerate Asian girls. All in all a wonderful stay

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Robbie

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Over all was good, the bathrooms were a little dirty. The kitchen was good, though other uses left it untidy.

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Miho

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

大きなショッピングセンターや駅が目の前で良かった。トイレもお風呂もキッチンも綺麗だった。ベッドはシェアルームに泊まったら選択式だった。私の選んだベッドは綺麗でしたが、後から来た子が全部汚い、どれにしようって言ってたから運次第かも。

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Susan

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.

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Noelene

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station.

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Brian

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again.

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Philip

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Had a great stay there. Would recommend staying here. Super central and clean

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Aurélie

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

La chambre était correct, les autres personnes colocs très sympathiques, la cuisine était assez propre mais pas de four. L'auberge est très calme (pas de soirée) mais c'était ce que je recherchais. Le menage est fait tous les jours dans les chambres et la sdb. Le personnel est très sympa aussi. Seul bémol les prises de courant sont loin des lits

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and functional, with some ensuite options; several guests found large dorms crowded with limited privacy. Occasional noise from common areas or a nearby bar and mixed mattress comfort, plus few outlets near beds, were noted.

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Hieu

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging cables are short then you have to use the power point in the ensuite (if your room has ensuite). In general I would highly recommend this place if you don't expect all the bells and whistle of a 3-4 star hotel.

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Andreas

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Es wäre sehr schön hier ausser sie schrecklich kaputten Matratzen! Man spürt jede Feder einzeln. Das Problem ist Ihnen bekannt, trotzdem wurden die Matratzen nicht alle ausgetauscht!

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Noelene

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station.

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Sébastien

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple mais très bien ! Hormis le vol de certains de mes produits dans le réfrigérateur pour lequel l'hébergement n'y est pour rien. Chambre propre et spacieuse

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Sudhir

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Rhiannon

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.

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Sok

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Arthur

19 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel sympa, cour intérieure avec piscine et parties collectives bien entretenue. Chambre spartiate cependant

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Yoshitsugu

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

全てが満足でした。ただ1つ部屋に衣服のハンガー設備が無かったのが残念。

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Owal

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and welcoming at reception. One review reported a less pleasant interaction, but overall service feedback is positive.

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Shruti

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Very chill and kind staff. You can download key on your google wallet which is such great help. The common areas were all usually clean, except in the evening when the toilets would get a dirty as people used it. But generally, everyone was very respectful. Very safe. I enjoyed my stay there.

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Marcelle

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Steven

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again

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Susan

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.

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Brian

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again.

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KYLE

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns.

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Brook

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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MAO

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

子どもと2人で宿泊しました。中庭にプールがあり、自由に入れます。タオルやドライヤーも借りれました。スタッフの方の対応もよく、トイレやシャワーはカードがないと入らないためセキュリティも安心です。家族旅行というより、一人旅に向いていると思います。キッチンが広く、食事時はいろんな国々の老若男女が調理しています。唯一の不満ですが、冷蔵庫が共用のため、連日盗まれました。（指定の名前の札をつけていました）食料くらいなら良かったのですが、こどものカトラリーまだ盗られたのは流石にショックでした。目の前に駅やショッピングセンターがあるので便利です。また利用したいと思いますが、冷蔵庫の利用は考えなければならないなと思いました。

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Rhiannon

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.

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Shinji

15 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is very kind.

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Location

Central location opposite or near Cairns Central and public transport, with an easy walk to the waterfront/wharf. Most find access convenient; a few mention the area can feel a bit dodgy.

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Asher

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns

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RIEKO

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

大きなショッピングセンターの真ん前で買い物にはすごく便利。レストランも周辺に沢山あるので困らない。ロケーションは最高に良い。中はオートロックで管理されているので、安全は確保されている。海まで15分ほど歩く必要がある。道は平坦なので問題は無い。朝食12ドルで食べれる。調味料はない。宿泊者は自炊している人が多い。

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Hieu

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging cables are short then you have to use the power point in the ensuite (if your room has ensuite). In general I would highly recommend this place if you don't expect all the bells and whistle of a 3-4 star hotel.

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Noelene

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station.

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Philip

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Had a great stay there. Would recommend staying here. Super central and clean

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Emily

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening.

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Rhiannon

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.

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Sok

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Matt

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking

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HERMANN

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

easy to get to places

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RIEKO

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

大きなショッピングセンターの真ん前で買い物にはすごく便利。レストランも周辺に沢山あるので困らない。ロケーションは最高に良い。中はオートロックで管理されているので、安全は確保されている。海まで15分ほど歩く必要がある。道は平坦なので問題は無い。朝食12ドルで食べれる。調味料はない。宿泊者は自炊している人が多い。

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Barbara

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything in rooms clean.& in good condition. Amazing kitchen ! Toilet and shower block new and clean. Pool clean and inviting . Cairns mall just across the street with huge food court plus many shops. Room mates were lovely considerate Asian girls. All in all a wonderful stay

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Emily

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening.

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Sok

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $59	2 $60	3 $61
4 $66	5 $61	6 $63	7 $61	8 $59	9 $59	10 $66
11 $64	12 $59	13 $59	14 $59	15 $59	16 $63	17 $68
18 $63	19 $77	20 $59	21 $59	22 $59	23 $59	24 $67
25 $62	26 $63	27 $67	28 $67	29 $67	30 $62	31 $59

YHA Cairns Central

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Ensuite

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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