YHA Cairns Central

Hostel with an outdoor pool, 10-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

YHA Cairns Central is steps from Central Shopping Centre. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or use the business center and in-room WiFi. The property is praised for its helpful staff, and convenient bike rentals make exploring easy.

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Pool

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
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Queen Room with Ensuite

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Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Desk

City view
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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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Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

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Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room with Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

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2 Twin Beds

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

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Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

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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
Reef Hotel Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Cairns Station - 4 min walk
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade

Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a business centre at YHA Cairns Central. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, a billiards/pool table and a water dispenser
1 meeting room, a vending machine and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Recycling and communal kitchens

Similar properties

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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)

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
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
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 in guestrooms
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

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

Pets not 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

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children
Self-parking fee: AUD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 18 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on 19 Nov, 2025 start from S$89.99, 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 YHA Cairns Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA Cairns Central?

Self-parking is available for AUD 5 per day.

What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YHA Cairns Central?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Cairns Central located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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YHA Cairns Central Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ryoichi

24 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had a great stay, thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

27 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, nice green area to share and good parking.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

22 Oct, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

15 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly and comfortable!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

27 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

16 Sept, 2025

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

31 Aug, 2024

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

Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

4 Apr, 2024

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

Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

29 Sept, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great property would recommend

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

11 Jan, 2024

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

Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

7 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything in rooms clean.& in good condition. Amazing kitchen ! Toilet and shower block new and clean. Pool clean and inviting . Cairns mall just across the street with huge food court plus many shops. Room mates were lovely considerate Asian girls. All in all a wonderful stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Owal

7 Sept, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

25 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

HERMANN

9 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

easy to get to places

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizah

16 Aug, 2025

Alright

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janford

5 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Would definitely choose and recommend YHA to a friend the next time. 👍

10/10 Excellent

Shinji

15 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff is very kind.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Asher

10 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

25 Oct, 2024

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

8/10 Good

HIKARU

2 Jul, 2024

Great kitchen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

13 Jun, 2024

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

Good experience all around.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

29 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Oct, 2023

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