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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property

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Shared kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    1 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets
    9 min walk
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre
    9 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room with Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

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

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room

The Village Cairns - Hostel

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (172)
The price is CHF 50
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a business centre and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities and a library. Housekeeping is not available.
YHA Cairns Central offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at YHA Cairns Central. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 10 minutes on foot from Cairns Esplanade
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at YHA Cairns Central. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (AUD 10 per day)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.

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

YHA Cairns Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy for when in transit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard hostel.
Over all was good, the bathrooms were a little dirty. The kitchen was good, though other uses left it untidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sok

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

HIKARU

Great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonatan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Pool and gardens are very nice. Room was extremely basic and not good value for money. Most staff are friendly but there are some which are very inviting and shouldn't be working in the hospitality industry.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

fuka

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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. 👍

10/10 Excellent

Tanusarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap place to stay in central Cairns
Pros: prime location (right in the city centre), nice pool, big kitchen, aircon in dorms works very well, parking available on site (paid). Cons: reception isn't 24h, which means you won't be able to leave your luggage at the hostel if you checkout early in the morning to go to the boat tours. Toilets ran out of paper, bunk bed is very squeaky, no individual light, no individual power point by the bed, lots of older people (over 50) staying long term (which breaks the youth hostel atmosphere in my view)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022