YHA Cairns Central
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YHA Cairns Central

Hostel
20-26 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia
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Highlights
Sparkling clean
Excellent service
Ideal location
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Private parking
Luggage storage
Billiards room
Car rentals
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Property Description
With a stay at YHA Cairns Central in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include a business centre, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self-parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
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9.0/10
Great
Great value for the money
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Surroundings
Airport: Cairns Airport
(6.8 km)
Airport: Mareeba Airport
(69.6 km)
Train: Cairns Central Station
(250m)
Train: Freshwater
(10.8 km)
Landmarks: Gilligan's Bar
(220m)
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Overview

Rooms

Guest Reviews

Services & Amenities

Policies

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory
4

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Hot water (24 hours)
Wi-Fi in room
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Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite
4

Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
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Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory
4

Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
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Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory
4

Bed In 6 Share Male Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
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Twin Room With Ensuite
4

Twin Room With Ensuite

2 single beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Private toilet
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Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory
4

Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
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Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite
5

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bunk bed
May not have a window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Hot water (24 hours)
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Double And Two Singles With Ensuite
2

Double And Two Singles With Ensuite

2 bunk beds and 1 double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Kitchen
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Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite
4

Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
4

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
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Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite
4

Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite

4 bunk beds and 1 queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
LCD TV
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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite
4

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory With Ensuite

1 bunk bed
May not have a window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Hot water (24 hours)
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Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory
4

Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
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Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory
4

Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
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Queen Room With Ensuite
4

Queen Room With Ensuite

1 queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Private toilet
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Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory
4

Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory

1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
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Guest Reviews

9.0/10
Great
91 reviews
This property hasn't received any negative reviews in the past 1 year.
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Amenities8.7
  • Location9.3
  • Service9.3
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Location: Proximity to major attractions , walkable access to public transport and amenities.(based on 36 reviews)
S‍u‍j‍a‍n
July 31, 2025
Great value for the money
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 20, 2025
価格相応です。
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 19, 2025
房間裏有螞蟻,房間裡邊不能放開口的食物。
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b‍i‍l‍a‍l
July 18, 2025
on entent un peu la basse du club de 21h a 3h.. mis a part ca la place est parfaite
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X‍u‍x‍u
July 17, 2025
可能酒店不愁生意,房間能添一張長條形桌子我想花不了多少錢。優點酒店對面有家大超市很方便,熱水很好,總之還可以!
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A‍.‍Y‍.‍L
July 17, 2025
Prima kamer en faciliteiten, zeker voor de prijs die je betaald.
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A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 10, 2025
It was close to Cairns Station and we arrived without getting lost. It was not as noisy as we thought, and the toilet and bathroom area was spacious and clean.
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A‍n‍a‍n‍d‍a‍ ‍K‍a‍n‍i‍a‍ ‍D‍w‍i‍n‍t‍a‍ ‍P‍u‍t‍r‍a
July 1, 2025
nyaman banget staff ramah dan helpful pengen balik lagi
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Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Multi-function room
Restaurant
Restaurant
More Amenities
Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking, and Charge, AU$10.00 (approx. HK$50.46) Daily. Reservation not needed.
Transportation
Front Desk Services
Languages Spoken
Health & Wellness
Activities
Public Areas
Cleaning Services
Business Services
Safety & Security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property 1 day in advance by email/phone.At the same time, please provide proof of identification, your check-in time

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
TypeContinental
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Children 17 years old and under
AU$12.00 (approx. HK$60.56) per person
Adult
Buffet:AU$12.00 (approx. HK$60.56) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Parties
Parties and activities not allowed

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Opened: 2008
  • Renovated: 2012
  • Number of Rooms: 60
With a stay at YHA Cairns Central in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include a business centre, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self-parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for YHA Cairns Central?

The cancellation policy for YHA Cairns Central varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cairns Central?

Standard check-in time at YHA Cairns Central is 14:00-22:00 and check-out time is 10:00.

Does YHA Cairns Central provide breakfast?

Yes, Breakfast is offered at YHA Cairns Central. Breakfast option(s): Continental.

Can I bring my pet inside the YHA Cairns Central?

As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in YHA Cairns Central.

Is there a restaurant at YHA Cairns Central?

Except for the breakfast, there is no restaurant in YHA Cairns Central. However, within short driving distance, you’ll have access to a wide variety of restaurants.

How far is the YHA Cairns Central from the closest airport?

The closest airport is Cairns Airport, and it is about 14 mins from hotel by car (6.8 km).

Is airport shuttle service offered by YHA Cairns Central ?

No, the YHA Cairns Central doesn't offer airport transfer services.

About This Property

Nearest AirportCairns Intl. Airport
Distance to Airport6.83KM
Nearest Train StationCairns Central Station
Distance to Train Station0.25KM
Average Price FromHKD522
Hotel Star Rating3