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 $10 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

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57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia –

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*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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Amazing staff, really great activities every night

Ido

Australia

The security was good, the shower was clean, as far as backpackers accommodation goes it was great.

Fiona

Australia

Friendly staff, and comfortable private room, the music was nice and the location it’s perfect to walk around Cairns city

Huascar

Bolivia

Amazing place to stay, so much fun. Always loads of entertainment. Pool was lovely and so was the food

Marni

United Kingdom

Extremely quiet considering it’s on top of a night club. Perfect for a budget traveler!

Adam

United States of America

Very social place to meet people as a solo traveller. Very reasonable price for the facilities available. Fun place to stay!

Analiese

Canada

Certainly a party hostel but it was well organized and security was good at keeping things from getting out of control. At least my room was quiet enough if I wanted to get to sleep earlier. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food they offer is good and reasonably priced. The location is perfect for just about anything you'd want to do. There is a cost for storing luggage which I don't think is necessary.. even tho it's only 5 dollars, it's still annoying. Overall a great facility and I'd stay here again if I'm ever back in the area.

Andrewgrimm

United Arab Emirates

Great location, very social and many nightly activities daily.

Ricardo

Italy

Great location and plenty offered throughout the hostel

Shane

New Zealand

Good location and environment. Great amenities including bar. Friendly staff, minor inconvenient resolved by them promptly.

Santiago

Uruguay

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9.2

Excellent location!
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On-site swimming pool
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On-site swimming pool

What guests loved the most:
“Amazing staff, really great activities every night”

Ido Australia
“The security was good, the shower was clean, as far as backpackers accommodation goes it was great.”

Fiona Australia
“Friendly staff, and comfortable private room, the music was nice and the location it’s perfect to walk around Cairns city”

Huascar Bolivia
“Amazing place to stay, so much fun. Always loads of entertainment. Pool was lovely and so was the food”

Marni United Kingdom
“Extremely quiet considering it’s on top of a night club. Perfect for a budget traveler!”

Adam United States of America
“Very social place to meet people as a solo traveller. Very reasonable price for the facilities available. Fun place to stay!”

Analiese Canada
“Certainly a party hostel but it was well organized and security was good at keeping things from getting out of control. At least my room was quiet enough if I wanted to get to sleep earlier.”

Andrewgrimm United Arab Emirates
“Great location, very social and many nightly activities daily.”

Ricardo Italy
“Great location and plenty offered throughout the hostel”

Shane New Zealand
“Good location and environment. Great amenities including bar. Friendly staff, minor inconvenient resolved by them promptly.”

Santiago Uruguay

One of our best sellers in Cairns! Located in the heart of Cairns, Gilligan’s Backpackers has a lagoon-style swimming pool, outdoor bar and large LED-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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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Closest Landmarks *

Rusty's Markets
0.1 miles
Cairns Family Court
0.1 miles
The Cairns Museum
0.1 miles
Martin College
0.2 miles
Cairns Regional Gallery
0.2 miles
Cairns Magistrates Court
0.2 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
0.2 miles
Cairns City Library
0.2 miles
Reef and Rainforest Research Centre
0.3 miles
Cairns Night Markets
0.3 miles

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Fat Seagulls Restaurant
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Rustys Market
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Cruze Coffee Cafe/Bar
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Woolworths Supermarket
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Barron River
0.6 miles
Cairns Esplanade Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles

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Cairns Airport
3.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“very comfortable spacious dorm with balcony and private bathroom, lockers in the room. amazing location, the fleet reef terminal and a lot of cafes restaurants ...”

Mansij

India

9.5

“Awsome hostel! Clean, nice, good aircon, beds comfortable, close to the city. Every night is some kind activity, really cool!”

Marit

Estonia

“Convenient city centre location, good deals on food and drink.”

Justin

United Kingdom

8.3

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children not allowed.

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Pets are not allowed.

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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 1.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

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“Certainly a party hostel but it was well organized and security was good at keeping things from getting out of control. At least my room was quiet enough if I wanted to get to sleep earlier. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food they offer is good and reasonably priced. The location is perfect for just about anything you'd want to do. There is a cost for storing luggage which I don't think is necessary.. even tho it's only 5 dollars, it's still annoying. Overall a great facility and I'd stay here again if I'm ever back in the area. ”

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Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Duran
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's a complete hub and it allows you to stay where you are because the party comes to you😎

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

“Great vibe and price ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms were a bit messy, but for the price definitely adequate.
Great vibe and atmosphere for a really affordable price. The female dorm felt safe and secure. Linen all provided and great drinks deals next door !

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Ido
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing staff, really great activities every night

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Patrice
New Zealand
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bouncer at the bar are too cocky. I've been kick out of the bar on Friday while I was not drunk or bad behaving. It's useless to try to discuss with the bouncer while they have noticed you. The breakfast was really basic. Too big scale not human sized, massive ressort. Cockroaches in the kitchen. No social room as the place has his bar. Dry hostel
Free beer or cider schooner at 6p.m. Evening games.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Lily
Australia
8.8

“Good value hostel, not for everyone”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
-This hostel can be a bit noisy, but I had no trouble sleeping when I needed to even though my room was on the first floor. -I really disliked the Gilligan's staff who were in charge of the sexist games - such as the wet t-shirt contest that only women can play. Even for a stupid musical chairs game, girls were asked to take off their clothing and it was clear many of them were uncomfortable, including myself, but the announcer was a little pushy. I also had several unwanted interactions with drunk men while at the downstairs bar and in the stairwell. I wish I hadn't supported a business that holds these ideals and promotes such a sexualized culture.
This hostel is the cheapest you will find in Cairns City. For only $15, you get a standard room, free breakfast, $5 dinners, drink specials, and free entry to the entertainment venues. This is a great place to be if you are traveling alone and want to meet others - people are generally really friendly.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Kathalena
Germany
7.5
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Ellen
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Loved this hostel! Felt like I was on holiday in Ibiza! Good socials every night and dinners for only $5.50.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Mansij
India

1 helpful vote
9.6

“fantastic hotel to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
suggestions: a soap dispenser at the basin would have been very nice
very comfortable spacious dorm with balcony and private bathroom, lockers in the room. amazing location, the fleet reef terminal and a lot of cafes restaurants shopping centres are around at walkable distance. free drinks are offered everyday in the evening. awesome lunch/dinner deals are available at the restaurant. you get discounts at the bar too showing your keycard. everyday there are some live events are ongoing at the bar. you get free airport shuttle once as well. overall, a heaven for backpackers.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Fiona
Australia
9.0

“It was pleasant despite the fact that I’m 48”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A soap holder in the shower would be handy
The security was good, the shower was clean, as far as backpackers accommodation goes it was great.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little more choice for breakfast would have been nice.
Great value accommodation with friendly staff and guests. Despite being of a certain age we were welcomed by the, substantially younger, guests and didn't feel out of place at all. Our room was quiet and simple which is just what we wanted.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Marit
Estonia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Awsome hostel! Clean, nice, good aircon, beds comfortable, close to the city. Every night is some kind activity, really cool!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

Yoav66
Israel
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Central air conditioner, room was too cold
Gilligan's bar!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Scott
United States of America
9.6

“Good value, but the music keeps you up at night.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
Very loud music to 3 AM.
Price and location

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Eleanor
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Very good value for money!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My partner didn’t find the bed comfy. The toilets in Gilligan's bar were very dirty.
I found the beds comfy. Considering how busy Gilligan's is known to be the hostel room was quiet and clean! Hostel rules were fair and definitely made the experience more enjoyable for us. Staff all friendly and helpful also! The bar was very well priced and you get good deals when staying in the hostel.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 1, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
1.0

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I usually stay backpacker hostel for traveling. There is the worst hostel in Australia. The room was noisy, and dirty. Even though I came back to home, the room still have food scrap on the floor. When I asked the receptionist what time start to open the travel agency which is next to reception, All of staffs said different opening time. When I check in, female staff told me “There will open 8:30” but male staff said “9:30” I was waiting long time, But there opened 11:00am. The most annoying thing was awake at 3 am because one of drunk guy hit the door. My room was only female. Almost all of guest awake by the guy.

Stayed in September 2019

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