YHA Cairns Central

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory | View from room

Double Plus Two with Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8.2

Excellent(175 Reviews)

Hostel in Cairns

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a business center and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities, and a library.
Housekeeping is not available.
YHA Cairns Central offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Cairns

Nearby attractions

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

36.6 mi

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

12 mi

The Australian Armour And Artillery Museum

11.8 mi

Babinda Boulders

47.4 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen Room with Ensuite

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

2 Bunk • 1 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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YHA Cairns Central

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8.2

Excellent(175 Reviews)

Hostel in Cairns

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Cairns

Nearby attractions

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

36.6 mi

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

12 mi

The Australian Armour And Artillery Museum

11.8 mi

Babinda Boulders

47.4 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen Room with Ensuite

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

2 Bunk • 1 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.2

Excellent(175 Reviews)

5.0

Oct 2024

Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again

10.0

Sep 2024

easy to get to places

10.0

Aug 2024

Great.

10.0

Aug 2024

Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet.

6.0

Aug 2024

Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location.

8.0

Aug 2024

Easy for when in transit

4.0

Jul 2024

Over all was good, the bathrooms were a little dirty. The kitchen was good, though other uses left it untidy.

6.0

Jul 2024

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.

8.0

Jul 2024

Great kitchen

8.0

Jun 2024

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

8.0

Jun 2024

Good experience all around.

10.0

May 2024

The staff is very kind.

4.0

May 2024

Pool and gardens are very nice. Room was extremely basic and not good value for money. Most staff are friendly but there are some which are very inviting and shouldn't be working in the hospitality industry.

10.0

Apr 2024

Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed.

2.0

Feb 2024

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.

5.0

Jan 2024

Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking

5.0

Oct 2023

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.

8.0

Sep 2023

Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns

8.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Jan 2023

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

10.0

Nov 2022

Very well

4.0

Aug 2022

Pros: prime location (right in the city centre), nice pool, big kitchen, aircon in dorms works very well, parking available on site (paid). Cons: reception isn't 24h, which means you won't be able to leave your luggage at the hostel if you checkout early in the morning to go to the boat tours. Toilets ran out of paper, bunk bed is very squeaky, no individual light, no individual power point by the bed, lots of older people (over 50) staying long term (which breaks the youth hostel atmosphere in my view)

6.0

May 2022

It was good

5.0

Mar 2022

Fantastic 2 weeks stay @ YHA. I rate 10/10. Very clean the room and shared toilets and bathroom. Large showerheads in bathroom, nice and clean, and convienant. Awesome to stay, closer to facilities - shopping centres and sunbus transport, so close by to access. Staff are professional, friendly and welcoming. Travellers it's a 👍💃🌻🌹🌺☘️

2.5

Mar 2022

Fantastic 2 weeks stay @ YHA.I rate 10/10. Very clean the room and shared toilets and bathroom.Large showerheads in bathroom, nice and clean, and convienant.Awesome to stay, closer to facilities - shopping centres and sunbus transport, so close by to access.Staff are professional, friendly and welcoming. Travellers it's a ☘️

4.0

Jun 2021

Hostel is very central to everything, parking in the centre of the street is free for 3 hrs/overnight

8.0

Apr 2021

The pool and tub it's not a hot tub but it was good

4.0

Feb 2021

Very convenient location - central cairns- great for shops, meals, movies and sirport

8.0

Aug 2020

The room was fresh and clean. And the location perfect.

4.0

Aug 2020

The hostel is cleaner than YHA Brisbane for example, here they do clean the rooms and more importantly the toilet (at least that I could see) the kitchen could improve with shaper knifes and give maintenance to utensils, old pots need the handles screw and there are blender bases but not the glass to actually use it. The lockers should be check for people that have already left a d their plates and food still there, they should also be clean. Nice staff and nice vibe too.Is good there is a free food and stuff area and also in the fridge. Fridges need a good clean up too

8.0

Aug 2020

The hostel is cleaner than YHA Brisbane for example, here they do clean the rooms and more importantly the toilet (at least that I could see) the kitchen could improve with shaper knifes and give maintenance to utensils, old pots need the handles screw and there are blender bases but not the glass to actually use it. The lockers should be check for people that have already left a d their plates and food still there, they should also be clean. Nice staff and nice vibe too. Is good there is a free food and stuff area and also in the fridge. Fridges need a good clean up too

2.5

Aug 2020

We arrived early in the morning and Sam at reception was very helpful and gave us a room right away. Staff is great!

5.0

Aug 2020

We arrived early in the morning and Sam at reception was very helpful and gave us a room right away. Staff is great!

4.0

Aug 2019

Hostel location is good. Lots of food and places to be social nearby. Easy access to train, bus, and ferry terminal. Beds themselves are not so great comfort wise. I stayed in a 4 bed mixed room. It was fine, until someone would open the door. It always slammed and woke everyone up. The kitchen is clean, laundry was good, didn’t try the pool but you see it every time you walk outside your room. Bathrooms could be cleaner, but it’s really up to other guests. Nice hot water always available at any hour. Kitchen has everything you need, but the fridge space is limited.

2.0

Aug 2019

4.0

Jul 2019

Bathroom area very dirty with blocked toilet, toilet paper bits throughout and one whole shower block not working.

10.0

Jul 2019

YHA Cairns was great. My room was clean and neat and everything worked. The blonde was wonderful

4.0

Nov 2018

It was good, close to everythinh and nice staff.

5.0

Aug 2018

Best YHA in Australia! Loved the people, the staff, the bathroom was Amazing. They even had free movie nights with popcorn, free wine and cheese nights. Very helpful with any trips you have booked and you need help with where to go or whatever. Great hostel!!!

5.0

Aug 2018

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Cairns?

The average price for a rental in Cairns is $287 per night. This rental is $180 less expensive than the average.

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 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.

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Available Rooms

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Ensuite

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

YHA Cairns Central

Hostel in Cairns

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Cairns

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Ensuite

Double Plus Two with Ensuite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Cairns?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is YHA Cairns Central pet friendly?

What amenities are available at YHA Cairns Central?

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