Hostel Why Not Backpackers
5-9 Digger Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Good location – show map
Cairns Base Hospital: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)
Great hostel. A little far from the city center but hourly shuttle provided and only a 20 minute walk when outside of that time. AMAZING burger bar right in the common area. I ate there every night for 5 days it was that good. Very nice communal space and cooking area. Free pancakes and cereal / milk / bread breakfasts every day and free parking out were the selling points to me. Very comfortable beds and cold AC in the rooms. Everyone I met was nice.
VietnamRight on the beach with a free shuttle to the bus stop and the grocery store.
CanadaBar open until midnight and plenty of space to sit and chill. We had a private double room which was comfy and had enough room for our bags. The night manager who checked us in was super friendly. Kitchen facilities available, good for young and hardened backpackers.
AustraliaFriendly staff, fun activities planned (bingo w/prizes, free pizza night, group activity opportunities), awesome burgers and fries available from onsite grill (really reasonably priced!), free hourly shuttle to and from town, knowledgeable travel assistance
United States of AmericaSometimes it could be a little bit noisy when you just want to relax outside of your room. There are no lockers where you can store your important stuff.
SpainGreat staff, nice and clean beds, wall sockets for each bed. I stayed in a 8 shared room and there was plenty of space for everyone. Many benches for having meals, write emails or hang out with your friends (anyway, there a need for sockets in this area).
ChileIs a excellent placer te stay and relaxing, meet New people and enjoy Cairns
Australiavery good atmosphere, entertainment everyday activities, good beds, there is always free food, free breakfast, free gym (has an agreement with one fitness) clean rooms, shuttle bus, air conditioning very good hostel return for the second time
ChileFree breakfast was included, everything was always clean. The staff was nice and friendly and everything we needed was provided. We had more than what we could expect for this price. we enjoyed the pool a lot and the place is really pretty
AustraliaThe atmosphere of the hostel was great—everyone was very friendly. The free shuttle is also a plus! And you have to try the panini special, it’s AMAZING
United States of America
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Why Not Backpackers This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Will
Vietnam
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Helen
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Anne
Australia
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Holly
United States of America
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Jeisonponce
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Javierpavezm
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Francisca
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Renealvear
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Elodie
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Bailey
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Featuring a tropical garden with an outdoor swimming pool, this property includes free WiFi, relaxing hammocks and a bar. Why Not Backpackers offers a choice of shared and private air-conditioned rooms.
Free regular return transfers to the city center are included. Free luggage storage, free safety deposit box and 24-hour front desk are available.
Guests have access to shared laundry and kitchen facilities. The bar serves local alcoholic beverages, and homemade burgers and snacks are available at the on-site restaurant. The property organizes daily events in the evenings. Guests can also enjoy use of an entertainment room during reception hours, with Netflix, PlayStation 4 and more.
Why Not Backpackers is only 1,000 feet from the vibrant nightlife of Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Pier, departure point for Great Barrier Reef trips, is 1.6 mi away. Cairns Airport is 3 mi from the property, and the property offers free airport pick-up service.
Each room includes bed linen. All rooms are nonsmoking.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
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“free breakfast”
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“friendly staff”
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“free shuttle”
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Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
FREE parking!
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The atmosphere is what makes Calypso special, from morning till, night happy travelers are socializing in our outdoors chillout area. Palm trees and hammocks around the pool make for an easy place to relax in the Qld sunshine. Listen to classic Reggae tunes whilst sipping a cold beer from the Zanzibar.
What's nearby *
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Cairns Base Hospital0.2 miles
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Cairns Electorate Office0.7 miles
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The Cairns Civic Theater0.7 miles
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The Center of Contemporary Arts0.7 miles
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Cairns Esplanade0.8 miles
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Cairns City Library0.9 miles
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Cairns Night Markets0.9 miles
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TAFE Queensland North - Cairns Campus0.9 miles
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre0.9 miles
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Cairns Family Court0.9 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Cock and Bull Restaurant0 miles
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Bay Leaf Balinese Restaurant Restaurant0.1 miles
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NIght Owl Supermarket0.1 miles
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Sushi Train Restaurant0.1 miles
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Tias Cafe Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Ali Babas Kebab Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Annabels Bakery Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Friendly Grocer Supermarket0.1 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Barron River River3.1 miles
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Bellenden Kerr Mountain25.5 miles
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Coral Sea Ocean/Sea0.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Cairns Airport2.5 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon1 miles
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The Cairns Museum1 miles
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Cairns Showgrounds1 miles
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Cairns Regional Gallery1 miles
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Cairns Station1 miles
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Cairns Rainforest Dome1.3 miles
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Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens1.4 miles
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Skyway Rainforest Cableway6.5 miles
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park6.7 miles
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Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Facilities of Why Not Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Pool table
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Fitness
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
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prepayment
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Children & Beds
Children not allowed.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 35 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Why Not Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
