YHA Cairns Central
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Parking on site
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About this property
YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot. Accommodations options include private rooms with an private 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. Co-working space, or play a game of billiards. The tour desk can arrange Great Barrier Reef cruises, snorkeling and diving trips. YHA Cairns Central is set opposite Cairns Station and Cairns Central Shopping Center. It is 5 minutes’ walk from the bars, shops and cafés along Cairn's Esplanade.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
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Sustainability
- Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
- HI-Q&S Certified
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Suzie
United Kingdom
“Absolutely bang in the centre of town with shops and restaurants nearby. We were definitly their oldest guests by quite a long way, but everyone was very friendly. The shared kitchen was great. The lack of a lift could bother less able guests but...” - Tom
Australia
“Very calm. Everything you would expect from an hostel” - Jackie
United States
“Staff were helpful and friendly. The property was kept neat and clean. Towels were free.” - R
New Zealand
“Centrally located close to the central shopping mall and restaurants.” - Stephanie
United States
“Located across from the mall which had a Target, KMart & 2 grocery stores. Wonderful staff. Nice pool & community kitchen. Joe was a wonderful help in getting trips booked. Great experience.” - Deborah
United States
“This was my first time staying at a hostel and it was excellent. I had a private room with shared bathroom. The shared bathrooms were clean and showers were always available. The kitchen and food storage was a nice plus. Staff was very kind and...” - Maria
United Kingdom
“Easy check-in/out, and the shared doom room and ensuite bathroom was really clean. The facilities were good and the staff were super helpful and friendly (just ask and they probably have what you need). The outside communal area was also really...” - Jared
United States
“The pool and common area in the middle is a nice touch. Hadn’t been to a hostel that has something like that before. Didn’t use the kitchen but it’s the biggest I’ve ever seen so that’s cool too.” - Megan
United States
“Beautiful and clean pool. The kitchen was very practical.” - Yeo
Malaysia
“It's very convenient, next to train station and just a street away from that's market and cairns central. Nearby to all the restaurants. I have a very good stay over here. With very friendly reception staff. Thank you very much”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian while at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.
For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform YHA Cairns Central of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.