YHA Cairns Central

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Pool
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (5)

Garden
Laundry facilities
BBQ(s)
Self-parking (surcharge)
Outdoor swimming pools

£45

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

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Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

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Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
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1 Double Bed

Queen Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

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Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
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1 Queen Bed

Double Plus Two with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

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Air conditioning

Fridge

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
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2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

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Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

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Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

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Twin Room With Ensuite

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Queen Room With Ensuite

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Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

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Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

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Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

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About the area

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
Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive
Cairns Station - 4 min walk
Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
Redlynch Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk
‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk
‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba-diving and snorkelling are nearby. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 52 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- On-site self-parking (AUD 5 per day)

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 centre
Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

Garden
An outdoor pool
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Water dispenser

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Hairdryer (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

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property does not have lifts.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

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

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at YHA Cairns Central?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (14-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (4-min drive) are both nearby.

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

Have fun with nearby activities such as 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.

YHA Cairns Central

Choose dates to view prices

Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Feel at home (5)

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Highlights

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

Twin Room With Ensuite

Queen Room With Ensuite

Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

Highlights

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Highlights

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

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About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Internet

Parking

Other information

Property amenities

Food and drink