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YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

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Outdoor pool
Twin Room with Ensuite | View from room
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Shared kitchen
Garden
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool
The current price is ฿2,092
฿2,301 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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8.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room With Ensuite

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Queen Room With Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory

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Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory

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Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal are 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 a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, barbecues and luggage storage
  • 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

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includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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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)

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 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on 4 Nov 2025 start from ฿2,092.21, 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: 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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 205 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Owal

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

Matt

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

Emily

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

Janford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely choose and recommend YHA to a friend the next time. 👍

10/10 Excellent

Shinji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

HIKARU

Great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

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

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

owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy for when in transit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHINJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanusarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sudhir

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

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

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

Hieu

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