YHA Cairns Central

Travelers rent bikes right at the property for easy city exploration, with staff ready to share local tips, before cooling off in the refreshing outdoor pool

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March 2026

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April 2026

Outdoor pool - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)

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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

Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
Business services

Rp1.070.826 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

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About the area

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, YHA Cairns Central is near a train station. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barlow Park or Cazaly's Stadium. Scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cairns travel guide

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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
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

T2 Tea
2 min walk
McDonald's
3 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

Reef Fleet Terminal is located near YHA Cairns Central, which provides a garden, laundry facilities and a business centre. 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, 1 meeting room and barbecues
Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a billiards/pool table
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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services

Rp1.482.090 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

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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

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
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: 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

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

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

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 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on 16 Mar 2026 start from Rp973.500, excluding 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: 9:00 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. Cairns Museum and Reef Teach 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

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Paul

16 Jan 2026

Great staff. Decent amenities. Location is a ten min walk to lagoon

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Philip

3 Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Matias

8 Dec 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Noelene

1 Oct 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sudhir

15 Aug 2023

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

Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms are quiet, compact and good but private bathroom is not split into shower, toilet and sink like in some other YHAs (e.g. Sydney Harbor). So our family of 4 took longer to get ready in the morning though we did use the common bathrooms also to speed things up.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sok

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Amenities

It’s ok for the price. Stayed in the 10-bed room, which felt quite packed when full. Hardly any privacy. Made a mistake of getting the breakfast, better to just walk across the street to Cairns central for a better proper coffee and breakfast for the same price. Location is excellent and very convenient, although a bit dodgy area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelle

23 Jun 2024

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

I always stay at the YHA Cairns Central because the location is so convenient, right opposite a large, air conditioned shopping centre, buses right outside the door and friendly service but I did find my room hugely over priced, (I stayed in a queen sized room with an ensuite)...$150 a night!! Great facilities, and service but found the price very disappointing; for that price I thought at least a hair dryer, little shampoos, etc and coffee and tea making facilities would have been included

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Mar 2025

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

Good for a short stay

The Hostel it’s self seemed well taken care of with a pretty decent standard of cleanliness, all though many hostel mates didn’t properly clean up after themselves in the kitchen and I found myself re-washing dishes before I could actually use them. The room I stayed in (a 4 bed) was quite spacious and the lockers were big enough for my travel backpack, but the beds themselves were pretty lack luster and I found myself having a hard time getting a comfortable sleep. It does in a pinch, but I probably stayed a day too long for the sake of my back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hieu

28 Jan 2025

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

Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging cables are short then you have to use the power point in the ensuite (if your room has ensuite). In general I would highly recommend this place if you don't expect all the bells and whistle of a 3-4 star hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

3 Feb 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t have lift

They don’t have life, they only have stairs! But in total they only have a ground floor and a second floor. Things are a bit old except the washing machines and dryer. The air con is not cool enough. The staff is nice and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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

??

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

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