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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

★★
Good

274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park

About This Property

Tropical Oasis with a Pool:
Nestled in tropical gardens with an inviting outdoor pool, Cairns City Backpackers offers a serene escape just a short stroll from The Esplanade.

Comfortable Accommodation:
With ceiling fans, some rooms featuring private showers, and complimentary bed linen, guests can relax in cozy and convenient spaces. Air-conditioning is also available in dormitory rooms for added comfort.

Adventure Awaits:
From discounted Great Barrier Reef tours to thrilling skydiving excursions, the tour desk at the hostel can help plan exciting adventures. Explore the best of Cairns with ease, as the hostel is conveniently located near transportation hubs.

Ready to experience Cairns in comfort and style? Book your stay at Cairns City Backpackers now!

Why guests recommend it

Calm and clean hostelGreat locationFriendly staff

Facilities & Services (21)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Garden
Laundry
Tour desk
Outdoor pool
Street parking

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

4.2
Fair
822 reviews

Most recent

Itzi PItxi
August 20, 2026
5.0
Fair

Algo peor de lo esperaba

Algo peor de lo esperaba

👎 Disliked
  • No había ni un pequeño espejo en las habitaciones. La ducha estaba sucia de arena de los anteriores inquilinos
Alejandra
August 20, 2026
4.0
Fair

Ruidoso, lleva tapones para dormir bien

La ducha en la habitación

👍 Liked
  • La ducha en la habitación
👎 Disliked
  • No hay horario de silencio, personas fueron a cocinar a las 4 am 2 noches seguidas, hay mucho ruido a cualquier hora
Matti
August 18, 2026
1.0
Fair

Matti
August 18, 2026
1.0
Fair

Richard
August 18, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Adrian
August 17, 2026
1.0
Fair

Worst hostel ive ever stayed at

The location

👍 Liked
  • The location
👎 Disliked
  • There was someone playing psytrance in the garden Til late The pool was dirty and unasuable The room was mouldy and smelt. The aircon smelt The bedding was stained The shower curtain was brown and gross
Tim
August 14, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Perfect for one night

I don't get the negative reviews. For one night, it was all I needed.

👍 Liked
  • I don't get the negative reviews. For one night, it was all I needed.
👎 Disliked
  • Nothing I can ask more for this price.
Matti
August 13, 2026
1.0
Fair

Matti
August 10, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Guilhem
August 10, 2026
1.0
Fair

Dirty. Unhealthy.

Dirty. Unhealthy.

👎 Disliked
  • Never seen an hostel dirty like this, all the shower / toilet common room are never cleab, same towel on the floor for day ( and more i guess ) We had bed flees, because of that we had to pay an other hostel for the night we saw the flees. My wife was really injured during several days because of that. They didnt want to refund the night we had to pay in the other place wich is unacceptable. We had to figure out during the night where to sleep with all our luggage, and the next day, find a new hostel for all our stay wich was hard and expensive. Never recommend that place, there is way better in Cairns close the esplanad cheaper and cleaner.

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