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YHA Cairns Central

Bird's eye view, Swimming pool
Seating area
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7.9Good
(2,060 Ratings)
"Great location, kitchen, bathrooms were clean. Other guests were considerate and friendly. Staff was attentive with any questions, I stayed in a private room, the air on was cold. Wifi worked great...."
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7.9 / 10
Good(2,060 Ratings)

Hostel in Cairns

4-Star Hostel

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About this hostel

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.

Amenities

Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Garden
Laundry services
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Cairns

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Ratings and reviews

7.9 / 10
Good(2,060 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026
Was good spot for shopping
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Great location, kitchen, bathrooms were clean. Other guests were considerate and friendly. Staff was attentive with any questions, I stayed in a private room, the air on was cold. Wifi worked great. The bed was comfy
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
The room was clean and had a nice ensuite. The hostel was walking distance to the city centre. Kitchen was decent.
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5 / 10·Oct 2026
Relatively good location about 10 mins walk to the Esplanade. Electronic door card is handy, good sized lockers in the rooms and plenty of hot water for the showers.
No curtains on the beds, no individual light and no plug socket for each either. Outside of the room itself the place looks pretty run down. Not much of a social vibe at all. I cancelled my last two nights there and went to the multiple options right on the Esplanade which was much better all round.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at YHA Cairns Central. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at YHA Cairns Central. Enjoy the water!

Is YHA Cairns Central pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at YHA Cairns Central?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, and pool.

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