YHA Cairns Central

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Cairns Esplanade

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YHA Cairns Central

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Garden
Property entrance
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer

Overview of YHA Cairns Central

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina15 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)7 min drive

Room options

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.A stay at this Cairns Central Business District hostel places you steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 9 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 15 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 4 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rusty's Markets - 6 min walk
  • Food Court - Cairns Central - 2 min walk
  • Grand Hotel - 1 min walk
  • Subway - 2 min walk
  • Silk Caffe - 4 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

3-star hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at YHA Cairns Central. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cairns hostel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
YHA Cairns Central offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (AUD 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cairns Central YHA Hostel
Cairns Central YHA
Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel
YHA Cairns Central Cairns
Cairns Central YHA Hostel
YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Cairns Central to the airport?

YHA Cairns Central is 4.3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cairns Central?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on Apr 29, 2024 start from $57.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Cairns Central have an airport shuttle?

YHA Cairns Central offers an airport shuttle.

How close is YHA Cairns Central to the beach?

This hostel is 14.4 mi (26-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 7.6 mi (16-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Cairns Central offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Cairns Central, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Cairns Central?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Reef Hotel Casino (14-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Cairns Central?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AUD 10.00 per day.

Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

YHA Cairns Central features an outdoor pool.

Does YHA Cairns Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Cairns Central to downtown Cairns?

YHA Cairns Central is 0.3 mi away from Cairns.

YHA Cairns Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and good value
Nice hostel with friendly and helpful staff. Private room is very comfortable and good value for money. Hostel itself is quite social through the events they put on every night but relaxed in the day which makes a good mix.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Asher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms are quiet, compact and good but private bathroom is not split into shower, toilet and sink like in some other YHAs (e.g. Sydney Harbor). So our family of 4 took longer to get ready in the morning though we did use the common bathrooms also to speed things up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the landscaping around the property..tropical and attractive. Room was a bit small, but l slept well. Hanging hooks provided. Thanks. Would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

natsumi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Myeongji

10/10 Excellent

Janford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely choose and recommend YHA to a friend the next time. 👍