Name: Cairns Central YHA
Address: 20-26 Mcleod Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 20-26 Mcleod Street, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $22 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Cairns Central YHA

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20-26 Mcleod Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia –

Cairns Convention Center: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.2* Cairns Central Shopping Centre: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*8.4* Rusty's Markets: only 3 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

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Very very clean. You're next to the mall, next to the Esplanade and next to the lagoon. Perfect.

Felix, Germany

Great staff, very helpful. Good location just across the street from shopping mall.

Alex, China

Value for money. The common kitchen facility was quite special. Nice experience to share kitchen with other guests.

Soumendra, Australia

great facilities, very clean and free pancakes were a bonus

Georgina, United Kingdom

The place seemed quite new, so all facilities were in the best of shapes. A really big and modern kitchen, with a lot of place in fridge and cupboards. Free pancakes every morning.

Daniel, Spain

Good location, affordable, good facilities - kitchen, bathrooms and pool

Chanel, Australia

Relaxed atmosphere,good shower facilities, clean, hostel staff were helpful with everyone from different nationalities, the location was a pleasant surprise, decent pancake breakfast.

Spurofthemomentbooking, Papua New Guinea

Free pancakes for breakfast is amazing. Room is very clean and spacious for two people. Beds nicely made and bathroom clean.

Susan, United Kingdom

The new communal bathrooms were fantastic with large rain shower heads. The front desk were really helpful in planning onward travel, tours and accommodation, I was even given a lift to the bus stop for an overnight greyhound down the coast.

Nikki, United Kingdom

Clean, central, nice room, free pancakes, very helpful staff, big kitchen

Sarah, New Zealand

This property is a 10-minute walk from the beach. Winner of the 2015 'Best Backpacker Hostel in Queensland' award at the Queensland Tourism Awards, Cairns Central YHA is located just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, a free WiFi hotspot and free pancake breakfast daily.

Accommodation options include private rooms with an en suite bathroom or dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned.

Facilities include a communal kitchen and dining area and a guest laundry. Relax in the TV room or a reading room, or play a game of billiards. The tour desk can arrange Great Barrier Reef cruises, snorkeling and diving trips.

Cairns Central YHA is set opposite Cairns Station and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It is 5 minutes’ walk from the bars, shops and cafés along Cairns Esplanade. A largely discounted shuttle bus service from the airport is available between 8:00 and 20:00 bookings are required.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cairns, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cairns! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cairns! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² This room offers a private bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² This room offers a private bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet, Bathroom Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² Features access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size: 161 ft² Private room with access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² These rooms are located from the 2nd floor and above. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size: 161 ft² Private room with access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This dormitory room is fully air-conditioned and linens are included. Please note that the price is based on 1 person in a single bunk bed. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² Please note that the rate is based on 1 person in a single bunk bed. The room is fully air-conditioned and linens are included. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size: 161 ft² Air-conditioned room with a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Cairns Central Station 0.1 miles
Rusty's Markets 0.1 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre 0.1 miles
Cairns Family Court 0.2 miles
Cairns Magistrates Court 0.2 miles
The Cairns Museum 0.3 miles
Martin College 0.3 miles
Cairns City Library 0.3 miles
The Cairns Civic Theater 0.3 miles
Cairns Regional Gallery 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Cairns Central Shopping Centre Supermarket 0 miles
Restaurant 0 miles
Cafe/Bar 0 miles
Rusty's Market Market 0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport 3.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I spent 6 weeks in Australia and this was by far the best hostel I stayed in. I arrived at 6 am in the morning after a long bus ride and staff allowed me to check in straight away. I waited till 2pm in other hostels. The room was clean and spacious, there are large lockable units (need your own lock) to store all your stuff in. The showers and toilet rooms are clean and super modern as is the kitchen. I could really not fault this hostel. Location is great staff are friendly and best of all....free pancakes for breakfast!”

Rebecca

United Kingdom

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please note that children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children are only allowed to stay in private accommodation. Children are not permitted to stay in dormitory rooms.

You must show a valid photo ID upon check in.

Children are welcome, but are not permitted to stay in dormitory rooms.
Children aged 17 need a letter from a parent/legal guardian to stay in dormitory rooms.
If children are 16 or under, they will need a parent/legal guardian aged over 21 to stay with them in a private room.

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October 18, 2017

Felix Maas
Germany
10

“100% Top”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very very clean. You're next to the mall, next to the Esplanade and next to the lagoon. Perfect.
October 16, 2017

Alex
China
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Shower head in the room is a bit stuck. Water would splash everywhere, but the bathroom in the common area is clean and comfortable.
눇Great staff, very helpful. Good location just across the street from shopping mall.
October 11, 2017

Mengqi
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉no free wifi
눇clean and comfortable public place
October 10, 2017

Roy
Australia
10

“A comforable & convenient base.”
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The pool wss a little cool.
눇Breakfast pancakes.
October 10, 2017

Anonymous
Australia
10

“Great”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Nothing
눇Every thing.
September 27, 2017

Anonymous
Singapore

3 helpful votes
8.3

“All good! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The first floor shared bathrooms are cleaner than the second floor bathrooms.
눇The place was only about 5 blocks from the Esplanade. Rusty's market is only a block away (only open Fri to Sun). The front desk people were very friendly and will try to help you as much as you can with booking tours. Quiet time is set around 10:30pm so you can still get a good night's sleep even while staying at a hostel. There was no waiting time for the shared bathrooms. Definitely value for money!
September 26, 2017

Soumendra
Australia
8.8

“Nice unique experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉There should be more luggage lockers.
눇Value for money. The common kitchen facility was quite special. Nice experience to share kitchen with other guests.
September 17, 2017

Georgina
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“Lovely stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
눇great facilities, very clean and free pancakes were a bonus
September 11, 2017

Sofie
Denmark
9.2

“Great and clean.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The staff at the reception could have been nicer and more welcoming.
눇So clean, nice atmosphere, wonderful stay!
September 8, 2017

Daniel
Spain

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The place seemed quite new, so all facilities were in the best of shapes. A really big and modern kitchen, with a lot of place in fridge and cupboards. Free pancakes every morning.
September 4, 2017

Chanel
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Unfriendly room mates making lots of very late night noise.
눇Good location, affordable, good facilities - kitchen, bathrooms and pool
September 1, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Only one pillow
눇Pancakes
August 26, 2017

Mohamed
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Single room much be better
August 24, 2017

雅漾
Hong Kong
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇YHA is a really good place to stay.
August 18, 2017

Spurofthemomentbooking
Papua New Guinea
8.3

“Value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Noise if you are on the ground floor in the middle rooms.
눇Relaxed atmosphere,good shower facilities, clean, hostel staff were helpful with everyone from different nationalities, the location was a pleasant surprise, decent pancake breakfast.

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