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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property

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A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and a signboard.
Outdoor pool
Shared kitchen
Garden
Boating

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

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20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed with a white mattress and a rolled white towel, a metal mesh headboard, and a window with a view of the sky.

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a white wall.

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a white wall.

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed with a white mattress and a rolled white towel.

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A single bed with a patterned bedspread, a blue metal frame, a window with blue curtains, a wall-mounted radiator, and a small trash bin.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

A bunk bed with a white mattress and a rolled white towel.

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a desk, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cairns

YHA Cairns Central places you steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Cairns Esplanade. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and express check-in. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hostel include Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.
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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
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 4 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmys Burger & Co - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Cairns Central. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
YHA Cairns Central offers 52 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (AUD 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

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

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

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

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 5 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

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Cairns Central?

YHA Cairns Central offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cairns Central?

As of 30 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on 8 Jul 2026 start from NZ$133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at YHA Cairns Central?

Yep, YHA Cairns Central has a self car park for AUD 5 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Cairns Central?

The closest beach to YHA Cairns Central is Palm Cove Beach (21.6 km).

Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

YHA Cairns Central has an outdoor pool.

Does YHA Cairns Central serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Cairns Central?

No, YHA Cairns Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Cairns Central?

No, pets are not allowed.

YHA Cairns Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay there. Would recommend staying here. Super central and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Great staff. Decent amenities. Location is a ten min walk to lagoon
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late and had to punch in a code the lighting was poorly so I had my daughter punch it in for me, to my amazement the place looked very up market and the room was just the right size, only problem I had was lugging my luggage up the stairs to the room, highly recommend YHA :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice green area to share and good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to be a hostel. The staff is very friendly and nice, the kitchen that’s fine. In the outside of the hostel to many homeless around the place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely choose and recommend YHA to a friend the next time. 👍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HERMANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to get to places
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Asher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shinji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, beds were comfy, but we where waiting 15min to be served to check-in and it was not busy we where the only ones waiting 2 staff ignored us the other lady was making someone a coffee, i expessed that we where in a hurry to get to a cruise, that didn't change anything. So all was good except the frount counter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

HIKARU

Great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan

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

6/10 Okay

david

Fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cairns Dive trip

Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024