Name: Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
Address: 57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 57-89 Grafton Street, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hostel Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

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57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia –

*8.5* Cairns Rainforest Dome: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.0* Cairns Regional Gallery: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

Cairns City Library: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.3* Cairns Central Shopping Centre: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*7.9* Cairns Night Markets: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.5* Rusty's Markets: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

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Best hostel I have ever stayed at, felt like a hotel. So many benefits to staying at this place. The air conditioning in the rooms was very cool and nice. The pool and bar downstairs was awesome. I loved that there was someone at the reception at all hours too. Lots of food places close by but no need to really go anywhere because they offered buffet and dinner options right downstairs. The free drink for the 6pm social every evening was great for meeting new people for those traveling alone. Great price. Clean kitchen. Individual bathrooms for each room was also great.

Tayla, United States of America

Great location. I stayed in a 4 person room and it was very spacious. Even though it was a ‘party’ hostel, it was not too loud when trying to sleep. Friendly staff.

Lucy, China

Air conditioning was good, reception always open, good parties

Estelle, Australia

Staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests. Partner is vegan and there were multiple options in-house and locally. Bar staff even made cocktails with organic fruit we supplied.

Adam, Australia

The staff was very helpful and super professional! The location was also perfect and the downstairs bar had a great vibe to it with lot of friendly people.

Lauren, Australia

Beds are very comfortable and big! Room was surprisingly sound proof as well.

Evan, United States of America

Wish we had picked this spot for the entire stay, great facilities. Friendly guests. Comfortable bed. We stopped here after a Great Barrier livaboard for a couple nights and it was a good place to do our laundry and cook a few meals.

Brian, United States of America

The facilities were great. They had a gym and powder room with straighteners to get ready. Really surprised, so many included discounts and always something going on! Wouldn’t stay anywhere else now in cairns.i

Chelsea-anne, Australia

The place to be in Cairns. Nice swimming and tanning area. Wi-Fi is good. Beds are fairly comfortably and cleanliness is fine. If you have any interest in partying. This is definitely the place for you.

Hafliði, Iceland

2 nights there and I got a job. Staying at Gilligan's from now on!

Élida, Spain

9.0

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Best hostel I have ever stayed at, felt like a hotel. So many benefits to staying at this place. The air conditioning in the rooms was very cool and nice. The pool and bar downstairs was awesome. ”

Tayla United States of America
“Great location. I stayed in a 4 person room and it was very spacious. Even though it was a ‘party’ hostel, it was not too loud when trying to sleep. Friendly staff.”

Lucy China
“Air conditioning was good, reception always open, good parties”

Estelle Australia
“Staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests. Partner is vegan and there were multiple options in-house and locally. Bar staff even made cocktails with organic fruit we supplied.”

Adam Australia
“The staff was very helpful and super professional! The location was also perfect and the downstairs bar had a great vibe to it with lot of friendly people.”

Lauren Australia
“Beds are very comfortable and big! Room was surprisingly sound proof as well.”

Evan United States of America
“Wish we had picked this spot for the entire stay, great facilities. Friendly guests. Comfortable bed. ”

Brian United States of America
“The facilities were great. They had a gym and powder room with straighteners to get ready. Really surprised, so many included discounts and always something going on! ”

Chelsea-anne Australia
“The place to be in Cairns. Nice swimming and tanning area. Wi-Fi is good. Beds are fairly comfortably and cleanliness is fine. If you have any interest in partying. ”

Hafliði Iceland
“2 nights there and I got a job. Staying at Gilligan's from now on!”

Élida Spain

Located in the heart of Cairns, Gilligan’s Backpackers has a lagoon-style swimming pool, outdoor bar and large plasma-screen TVs showing sporting events. Guests enjoy free bed linen, free airport pick-up and an internet café.

Gilligan’s Backpackers offers a blend of traditional backpacker dormitory accommodations and hotel rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer an private bathroom. In addition to free WiFi Gilligan's also offers a Powder Room for the ladies complete with hairdryers and hair straighteners, and a unisex Fitness Center, complementary for all guests.

Each of the 4 floors at Gilligan's Cairns has its own modern kitchen and lounge area where you can chill out and relax, read a book, watch TV or make some new friends on those lazy days.

Gilligan's is located right next door to the famous Rusty's Market and is surrounded by boutique shops, cafés and clubs. Reef Terminal, the Esplanade and Kuranda Railway Station are in walking distance.

Gilligan’s hosts 2 of Cairns’ best nightclubs with weekly events, plus local and international DJs. The on-site travel agency can arrange all activities and flights.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

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Rusty's Markets
0.1 miles
Cairns Family Court
0.1 miles
The Cairns Museum
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Martin College
0.2 miles
Cairns Regional Gallery
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Cairns Magistrates Court
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre
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Cairns City Library
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Reef and Rainforest Research Centre
0.3 miles
Cairns Night Markets
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Fat Seagulls Restaurant
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Barron River
0.6 miles
Cairns Esplanade Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport
3.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Friendly staff and great location:)”

Obei

Australia

9.5

“Great location in the heart of Cairns:)”

Obei

Australia

9.5

“Very clean and in a perfect position. Every night there is something organized. Ideal to meet people and have party. ”

Andrea

Italy

9.5

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Food: Australian

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or China UnionPay credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

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 Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns 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.

“Best hostel I have ever stayed at, felt like a hotel. So many benefits to staying at this place. The air conditioning in the rooms was very cool and nice. The pool and bar downstairs was awesome. I loved that there was someone at the reception at all hours too. Lots of food places close by but no need to really go anywhere because they offered buffet and dinner options right downstairs. The free drink for the 6pm social every evening was great for meeting new people for those traveling alone. Great price. Clean kitchen. Individual bathrooms for each room was also great. ”

Tayla

United States of America

“Staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests. Partner is vegan and there were multiple options in-house and locally. Bar staff even made cocktails with organic fruit we supplied.”

Adam

“Wish we had picked this spot for the entire stay, great facilities. Friendly guests. Comfortable bed. We stopped here after a Great Barrier livaboard for a couple nights and it was a good place to do our laundry and cook a few meals. ”

Brian

“The facilities were great. They had a gym and powder room with straighteners to get ready. Really surprised, so many included discounts and always something going on! Wouldn’t stay anywhere else now in cairns.i”

Chelsea-anne

“The place to be in Cairns. Nice swimming and tanning area. Wi-Fi is good. Beds are fairly comfortably and cleanliness is fine. If you have any interest in partying. This is definitely the place for you. ”

Hafliði

Iceland

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	Standard Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
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	Single Bed in Deluxe 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Standard King Room with Private Bathroom 1 queen bed	Show prices
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	Standard Triple Room with Private Bathroom 3 twin beds	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Deluxe King Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 8-Bed Budget Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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