Cairns City Backpackers

Our hostel is small and peaceful, and is just a short walk from the city. We offer 10% discount on all tours pre-booked through our website to our guests.

Check out our free stuff that is included every night; Free restaurant meal every night with purchase of drink (must be over 18 years old, free unlimited WiFi, free air-conditioning in all dorm rooms during Summer, free tea & coffee, free tour and travel information, and free book exchange! We also offer $5 transfers from the airport.

We provide a 24 hour check-in service but you need to let us know in advance if you are going to arrive outside reception hours so we can organize your key (if you are arriving on a 2am tiger flight make sure you book your first night for the same date as your flight departure). Our reception is open from 7.30 am till noon, and between 4.30 pm and 8 pm.

Cairns City Backpackers is the place to be if you want to chill out in a tropical oasis. We have a tropical garden which includes hundreds of palm trees, a great swimming pool and lots of hammocks for you to chill out in.

Naturally there is a TV and DVD area, billiard table, and cheap internet with 24 hour access and bring your laptops because we have wireless!

We offer clean and comfortable single, double, twin, 4 and 6 bed dorms. The dorms all include air conditioning except for the cooler months from April to September For private rooms air conditioning is an extra $4 per room.

Please note that for children we have a minimum age of 18 years in a dormitory room, and a minimum age of 5 years in a private room.

The friendly and helpful staff have lots of good local advice and information about tours including access to standby specials.