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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Boating
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Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.You'll be steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade with a stay at this Cairns Central Business District hostel. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 4 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center 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 is 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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: 9:00 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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: approximately AUD 12 for adults and 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 each 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

How close is YHA Cairns Central to the airport?

YHA Cairns Central is 4.3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does YHA Cairns Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Cairns Central.

How close is YHA Cairns Central to the beach?

This hostel is 7.6 mi (16-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 11.2 mi (18-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Cairns Central offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Cairns Central, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Cairns Central?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Reef Hotel Casino (14-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Cairns Central?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AUD 5 per day.

Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

YHA Cairns Central features an outdoor pool.

Does YHA Cairns Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Cairns Central to downtown Cairns?

YHA Cairns Central is 0.4 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.