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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single Room) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer
Garden
Property entrance
Shared kitchen
Double Plus Two with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

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

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Queen Room with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

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

View all photos for Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

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

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.A stay at this Cairns Central Business District hostel places you steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

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

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills 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
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
YHA Cairns Central offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Spanish

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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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (AUD 10 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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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 - 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

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 10.00 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
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. 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?

YHA Cairns Central offers an airport shuttle.

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: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Cairns Central?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AUD 10.00 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 0.3 mi away from Cairns.

YHA Cairns Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 190 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good for a short stay

The Hostel it’s self seemed well taken care of with a pretty decent standard of cleanliness, all though many hostel mates didn’t properly clean up after themselves in the kitchen and I found myself re-washing dishes before I could actually use them. The room I stayed in (a 4 bed) was quite spacious and the lockers were big enough for my travel backpack, but the beds themselves were pretty lack luster and I found myself having a hard time getting a comfortable sleep. It does in a pinch, but I probably stayed a day too long for the sake of my back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wenhai

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cairns Dive trip

Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HERMANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to get to places
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yoshiaki

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon, Corlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy for when in transit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Standard hostel.

Over all was good, the bathrooms were a little dirty. The kitchen was good, though other uses left it untidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sok

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

HIKARU

Great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024