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US$188
Price
US$188
3 nights
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About this property
YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.
Accommodation options include private rooms with an en suite bathroom or dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned.
Facilities include a communal kitchen and dining area and a guest laundry. Co-working space, or play a game of billiards. The tour desk can arrange Great Barrier Reef cruises, snorkelling and diving trips.
YHA Cairns Central is set opposite Cairns Station and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It is 5 minutes’ walk from the bars, shops and cafés along Cairn's Esplanade.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
HI-Q&S Certified
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved
Andrew
New Zealand
“Great location for everything the mall is just across the road”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Great location. We had a private room which wss as better than many motels we stayed on our visit to Oz.”
Nina
Australia
“Great location, walking distance from the esplanade and restaurants/bars. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, perfect for our one-night stopover in Cairns. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
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Jennifer
Canada
“Nice friendly hostel without having a party vibe. (At least when I was staying there anyway. I guess it might depend on the guests but I think it helps being a licensed property that it wasn’t too crazy) the location was great for getting the...”
Kittyspirit1
United Kingdom
“I was in a 4-bed female dorm with ensuite bathroom and it was great. As you'd expect for a hostel but it was in a perfect location (right outside Cairns Central shopping centre) and only a 15 minute walk to the Lagoon and marina for day trips.”
Michael
Australia
“Its a very good value for money stay in Cairns , major shopping center opposite , very easy walk to shops and restaurants . Its got all the amenities you need and its very well maintained .”
David
United Kingdom
“I arrived unexpectedly, had to take a dorm and the whole experience was much better than I expected. Respectful people, and helpful staff. Even provided me with a padlock for my own bag cupboard. Central but quiet area in the town.”
Ketumi
Australia
“Great location, kind staff, clean shared amenities. Shared kitchen is massive & well-equipped. It was exactly what we expected and just as pictured. Suited us perfectly being at the end of our trip when the funds were low lol.”
Louis
Ireland
“Super friendly staff at the reception! The facilities and equipment were great. Was not expecting so much attention to detail. Room was clean and comfy.”
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Anna
Australia
“Loved the atmosphere and the cleanliness, the staff were very helpful. Top location and facilities.”
Property surroundings
House rules
YHA Cairns Central takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian whilst at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.
For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform YHA Cairns Central in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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Andrew
New Zealand“Great location for everything the mall is just across the road”
United Kingdom“Great location. We had a private room which wss as better than many motels we stayed on our visit to Oz.”
Nina
Australia“Great location, walking distance from the esplanade and restaurants/bars. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, perfect for our one-night stopover in Cairns. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Canada“Nice friendly hostel without having a party vibe. (At least when I was staying there anyway. I guess it might depend on the guests but I think it helps being a licensed property that it wasn’t too crazy) the location was great for getting the...”
Ireland“Super friendly staff at the reception! The facilities and equipment were great. Was not expecting so much attention to detail. Room was clean and comfy.”
