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Cairns Central YHA - Hostel

3-star property
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD 0508 053 286
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4.5 out of 5
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"Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 10 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

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 center, and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Within a 15-minute walk of this 3-star Cairns Central Business District hostel, attractions include Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$100* Per night/room 6 May - 7 May

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

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Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

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YHA Cairns Central ratings based on 40 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for YHA Cairns Central

Everyone (29) Couples (4) Family (7)
4 out of 5
Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns

Posted by on 10 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Sep. 2023 by YHA Cairns Central

Hi Asher,thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again the next time you visit Cairns!Kind regards,Cairns Central YHA Team

5 out of 5
Very well

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Dec. 2022 by YHA team

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. All the best of your future travels. Safe travels, YHA team!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Sep. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Jul. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Jun. 2022

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4 out of 5
The pool and tub it's not a hot tub but it was good

Posted by on 13 Apr. 2021

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2 out of 5
Bathroom area very dirty with blocked toilet, toilet paper bits throughout and one whole shower block not working.

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2019

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5 out of 5
YHA Cairns was great. My room was clean and neat and everything worked. The blonde was wonderful

Posted by on 27 Jul. 2019

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5 out of 5

we were in Cairns for a conference, It was easy to find parking space, Cairns Centre is across the road, the rooms were clean en well designed. We were surprised we had to give proof of identity, though.

Posted by on 18 Aug. 2016

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4 out of 5
Walking distance to town and wharf for the conference I was attending. Good kitchen and facilities. Free pancakes at breakfast time for hostel guests :-)

Posted by , from Sydney on 29 Nov. 2015

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About the Cairns Central YHA - Hostel

Location 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

Property Features

Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center 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 3-star 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Cairns Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

YHA Cairns Central offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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: approximately AUD 12 for adults and 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.

Hotel Names

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.