Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Hostel★★2-star★ 3.8 (257 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in Cairns, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is a hostel. On-site you'll find a swimming pool, parking and breakfast. It sits close to Dragonfly Zen and Cairns Museum, about 0.4 km from Cairns. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3.8/5 across 257 guest reviews.

What guests mention

friendly staff4cleanliness3comfortable rooms2peace & quiet2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Swimming poolParkingBreakfastAir conditioning

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Dragonfly Zen0.8 km
Cairns Museum0.9 km
Cairns Aquarium1.0 km
Cairns Regional Gallery1.1 km
Cairns Art Gallery1.1 km
The Court House1.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 49 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Cairns Airport (CNS) — 5.5 km → all hotels near CNS
Nearest station: Cairns — 0.4 km
Nearest beach: Trinity Beach — 17.0 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Cairns City Backpackers Hostel?

From Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, the nearest station, Cairns, is about 0.4 km away; Cairns Airport (CNS) is around 5.5 km away (straight-line distances).