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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Nestled near Cairns Central Shopping Centre, YHA Cairns Central offers a tranquil retreat. Explore the garden, dive into a book from the library or get some work done at the business center with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about helpful staff and love cycling around this beautiful location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is $65
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

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  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

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  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 13 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 4 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 17 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Billy's Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

  • YHA Cairns Central puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (AUD 5 per day)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Parking

  • Self parking costs AUD 5 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does YHA Cairns Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, YHA Cairns Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at YHA Cairns Central?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at YHA Cairns Central?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Cairns Central?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 5 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at YHA Cairns Central?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (12-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at YHA Cairns Central and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.

What's the area around YHA Cairns Central like?

YHA Cairns Central is a short 4-minute walk from Cairns Station and 10 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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Reviews

YHA Cairns Central Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff. Decent amenities. Location is a ten min walk to lagoon
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Had a great stay there. Would recommend staying here. Super central and clean
Philip, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Really good place to be a hostel. The staff is very friendly and nice, the kitchen that’s fine. In the outside of the hostel to many homeless around the place
Matias, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, nice green area to share and good parking.
Johnny, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and comfortable!
Ed, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening.
Emily, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns
Asher, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again.
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very kind.
Shinji, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns.
KYLE, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station.
Noelene, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Rhiannon, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm.
Owal, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Sudhir, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It’s ok for the price. Stayed in the 10-bed room, which felt quite packed when full. Hardly any privacy. Made a mistake of getting the breakfast, better to just walk across the street to Cairns central for a better proper coffee and breakfast for the same price. Location is excellent and very convenient, although a bit dodgy area.
Sok, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I always stay at the YHA Cairns Central because the location is so convenient, right opposite a large, air conditioned shopping centre, buses right outside the door and friendly service but I did find my room hugely over priced, (I stayed in a queen sized room with an ensuite)...$150 a night!! Great facilities, and service but found the price very disappointing; for that price I thought at least a hair dryer, little shampoos, etc and coffee and tea making facilities would have been included
Marcelle, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good for a short stay

The Hostel it’s self seemed well taken care of with a pretty decent standard of cleanliness, all though many hostel mates didn’t properly clean up after themselves in the kitchen and I found myself re-washing dishes before I could actually use them. The room I stayed in (a 4 bed) was quite spacious and the lockers were big enough for my travel backpack, but the beds themselves were pretty lack luster and I found myself having a hard time getting a comfortable sleep. It does in a pinch, but I probably stayed a day too long for the sake of my back.
4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging cables are short then you have to use the power point in the ensuite (if your room has ensuite). In general I would highly recommend this place if you don't expect all the bells and whistle of a 3-4 star hotel.
Hieu, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Don’t have lift

They don’t have life, they only have stairs! But in total they only have a ground floor and a second floor. Things are a bit old except the washing machines and dryer. The air con is not cool enough. The staff is nice and friendly.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay, thanks!
Ryoichi, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed.
??, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great property would recommend
Sarah, 6-night trip