Name: Geckos Backpackers
Address: 187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns Central, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns Central, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Geckos Backpackers

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187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns Central, 4870 Cairns, Australia –

*8.3* Cairns Central Shopping Centre: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.5* Rusty's Markets: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

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July 28, 2016

I’ve chosen to stay at Geckos many times over the past couple of years - on my own and also with my 2 young daughters. The fact geckos does not permit alcohol consumption on the premises is one of the best features. The complimentary tea/coffee is a bonus and the overall consistent cleanliness of the entire property is refreshing for backpacker-style accommodation. Peter, the owner, takes pride in his business and ensuring customers have the basics of a clean, safe, quiet and comfortable stay. The upstairs rooms of this beautiful Queenslander are lovely.

Marika, Australia

This backpacker is very comfortable clean and has a friendly environment . I do recommend this place as a good accommodation alternative.

Ana, Australia

Great service hospitality and breaky My daughter loved the pets got to play with them during our stay thank you julie

Shiloh, Australia

It was a clean enough place, despite the nasty wafts of air in the bathroom upstairs.

Veronica, Australia

Staff was nice, owner was very helpful. Felt like a very safe hostel

Jonathan, Canada

Quaint cabin like room was charming, with an excellent quiet fan. Wonderful birdlife too

Wietske, New Zealand

I am very enjoy to stay at this hostel, nice staff and place:)

Yin, Hong Kong

Clean place, decently fast unlimited wifi, friendly owner Peter, close to Cairns Shopping Centre

Thescousenomad, United Kingdom

Great staff, helped book shuttle bus to airport, clean room, nice people staying, not very far from central and markets

Bolin, Australia

Immaculately clean all the time, room very simple and basic but nicely decorated in lovely old building.

Jane, United Kingdom

8.7

Free WiFi

What guests loved the most:
“I’ve chosen to stay at Geckos many times over the past couple of years - on my own and also with my 2 young daughters. ”

Marika Australia
“This backpacker is very comfortable clean and has a friendly environment . I do recommend this place as a good accommodation alternative.”

Ana Australia
“Great service hospitality and breaky My daughter loved the pets got to play with them during our stay thank you julie”

Shiloh Australia
“It was a clean enough place, despite the nasty wafts of air in the bathroom upstairs.”

Veronica Australia
“Staff was nice, owner was very helpful. Felt like a very safe hostel”

Jonathan Canada
“Quaint cabin like room was charming, with an excellent quiet fan. Wonderful birdlife too”

Wietske New Zealand
“I am very enjoy to stay at this hostel, nice staff and place:)”

Yin Hong Kong
“Clean place, decently fast unlimited wifi, friendly owner Peter, close to Cairns Shopping Centre”

Thescousenomad United Kingdom
“Great staff, helped book shuttle bus to airport, clean room, nice people staying, not very far from central and markets”

Bolin Australia
“Immaculately clean all the time, room very simple and basic but nicely decorated in lovely old building.”

Jane United Kingdom

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Geckos Backpackers offers accommodations in a historical, heritage listed building in Cairns, 0.7 mi from Cairns Convention Center. Free street parking is available. It is located opposite Cairns Central Shopping Center, Coles Supermarket and the train station. Free unlimited WiFi is available.

Some rooms have ceilings up to 20 feet. Every room includes a shared bathroom. There is a shared 24-hour kitchen with free tea and coffee at the property. Some rooms feature air-conditioning and do not require coins to operate.

Guests can enjoy a TV room, small library, large swimming pool and unlimited internet. Laundry facilities are available.

Guests of Geckos Backpackers can approach staff at the extensive tour desk for arrangements of reef trips, rainforest tours, Kuranda scenic railway, skydiving, and white water rafting.

The Event Cinemas are 1,300 feet from Geckos Backpackers, while Cairns Regional Gallery is 0.6 mi away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 3.7 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Geckos Backpackers is a Heritage Historical building mostly all renovated with very interesting architecture. Some rooms with 5 meter ceilings. It is a very quiet, relaxing no alcohol place which is designed for the travellers looking for a great nights sleep. All your tour needs can be organised directly on site and Coles Supermarket directly across the road. Free wifi, tea, coffee and a very spacious property with plenty of indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Large crystal clear swimming pool. All City attractions a short comfortable walk away around 1 km. So welcome to the Grand Queenslander.

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Closest Landmarks

Cairns Station
0.1 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
0.1 miles
Rusty's Markets
0.3 miles
Cairns Regional Council
0.3 miles
The Cairns Civic Theater
0.3 miles
Cairns Electorate Office
0.4 miles
Cairns Family Court
0.4 miles
Barlow Park
0.4 miles
Cairns Magistrates Court
0.4 miles
Cairns Showgrounds
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Coles Cairns Central Supermarket
0.6 miles

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport
3.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Wonderful converted Queenslander with those nice high ceilings. Room was basic but perfect for what it is, there was a fridge in mine and a fan that didn’t knoc...”

Geoff_fro

Australia

8.7

“Definitely not a place for partying. Really nice place to stay piece and quiet, 2 min walk to a commercial centre, 15min walk to the lagoon. The hostel was supe...”

Gaetan

France

9.5

“Greg the night manager is supercool and funny once you get to know him! We had a lot of fun playing cards with him and the other backpackers. Also no bunk beds ...”

Jessica

Belgium

9.1

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All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Air conditioning is including in the room rate.

“I’ve chosen to stay at Geckos many times over the past couple of years - on my own and also with my 2 young daughters. The fact geckos does not permit alcohol consumption on the premises is one of the best features. The complimentary tea/coffee is a bonus and the overall consistent cleanliness of the entire property is refreshing for backpacker-style accommodation. Peter, the owner, takes pride in his business and ensuring customers have the basics of a clean, safe, quiet and comfortable stay. The upstairs rooms of this beautiful Queenslander are lovely.”

Marika

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Reviewed: November 2, 2018

Marika
Australia
10

“Oustanding value”
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only time I have stayed at Geckos and not felt completely satisfied and well-rested had nothing to do with the establishment. It was peak tourist season and there were just a few too many travellers staying up to all hours, packing and re-packing bags, opening and closing doors. Simple lack of courtesy to others.
I’ve chosen to stay at Geckos many times over the past couple of years - on my own and also with my 2 young daughters. The fact geckos does not permit alcohol consumption on the premises is one of the best features. The complimentary tea/coffee is a bonus and the overall consistent cleanliness of the entire property is refreshing for backpacker-style accommodation. Peter, the owner, takes pride in his business and ensuring customers have the basics of a clean, safe, quiet and comfortable stay. The upstairs rooms of this beautiful Queenslander are lovely.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Thom
Belgium
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only cash accepted AirPort shuttle via hotelbooking is very bad. Too expensive for the short trip. Driver was not on time. Had to search for his unlabelled bus. Almost missed it

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Ana
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This backpacker is very comfortable clean and has a friendly environment . I do recommend this place as a good accommodation alternative.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Jonathan
Belgium
Age group: 25 – 34
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough bathroom and night check in really terribleness (the girl clearly don’t like the job)
Everything was clean

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 24, 2018

Shiloh
Australia
9.6

“Good service”
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great service hospitality and breaky My daughter loved the pets got to play with them during our stay thank you julie

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Thom
Belgium
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bad noise isolation. Noisy neighbours with a very noisy AC

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 18, 2018

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Australia
4.2

“Underwhelming”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hallway and room next to me stank like VB 0 atmosphere or community amoungst guests The bathrooms smelled and were not very clean
The staff were friendly and accommodating

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Francesco
Australia
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room, prices, and the owner Peter
Garden and kitchen and lovely Hiu

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Veronica
Australia
6.0

“Not very cosy or nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The guy who runs the place don’t seem to like it so much. You couln’t pay with card. The hostel seems to be a hostel for homeless people too. They were all friendly but not so comforting when you need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night and there is strange grunts coming from the shower next door. Not very cosy or welcoming place. Better to stay with the hostel around the corner they actually seem to like backpackers!
It was a clean enough place, despite the nasty wafts of air in the bathroom upstairs.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Keith
Australia
9.2

“only short stay but convenient”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
parking not good
bed comfortable

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Jonathan Couture
Canada
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“Was short but sweet, would stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not sure if they had lockers available
Staff was nice, owner was very helpful. Felt like a very safe hostel

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 24, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
kitchen

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
5.8

“Average”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My mattress and pillow were very thin and uncomfortable. One of the women in my dorm insisted on leaving the window and curtains leading on to a main road wide open all night, and wouldn’t leave the fan on because she could feel the breeze through the window - nobody else could! Although this is beyond the hostel’s control, these factors combined made for 3 awful nights sleep! The place could also have been cleaner, especially the toilets. No lockers available for valuables.
Great location; close to shops, marina, bus/train stops etc, good showers (although only 2 to share between quite a few dorms), towel provided. Staff seemed friendly. Fans worked well when switched on.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 21, 2018

Rannar
Estonia
5.0

Fair
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi connection almost non, they should not advertise that they have it + bathroom was really smelly and dirty.
Location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Louise
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean

Stayed in September 2018

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