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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Global Backpackers Cairns in Cairns offers adults-only accommodation with air-conditioning, soundproofing, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a balcony with sea or pool views, a walk-in shower, and parquet floors. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, waterpark, tour desk, and fitness classes. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Cairns Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Cairns Station (12 minutes) and Cairns Esplanade (300 metres). Nearby attractions include Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nupur
    India India
    Location , just opposite the Esplanade. 20 min Walkable to central station and 15 min to near by supermarket. Aquarium is also near like 5 to 7 min walk. 10 minute walk to Reef Terminal. It was really good area, with lot of food options. You can...
  • Kenzo
    Norway Norway
    Can´t say enough about the location!! It was perfect!! Very central, in a busy area, with many restaurants, night market, cafes... Also close to the marina where the boats leave. We walked everywhere. But our room was still quiet, had no problem...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Awesome place to stay with everything at your fingertips. Very comfortable super clean queen room with ensuite with water views from balcony. Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    This is the perfect place for a stopover in Cairns right in the city centre.We stayed in a queen room with an esuite and water views from our small balcony. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Very clean and well managed. Very quiet for a...
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Very clean rooms and amenities. The staff are very helpful with a lot of things.
  • Sara
    Italy Italy
    Super comfortable hostel and the location was amazing, right in the city centre.
  • Vidal
    Portugal Portugal
    Best location possible, amazing balcony right in front of the sea, super clean, huge kitchen with a lot of stoves and space in the fridge, friendly staff and clean sheets
  • Kerry
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely perfectly located, directly opposite the Cairns Lagoon. I stayed alone in a twin share room, right at the front. The room even had a balcony with a table and chairs, with a view of the Cairns Eye and Esplanade. The room had a large...
  • Loudon76
    Australia Australia
    Friendly and accommodating staff. Room cleanliness. Location. Price, cost effective.
  • Maria-christina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is ideal as the hostel is in central Cairns and literally 5-7 minutes walk from most things you'll need while there. Staff are friendly and always happy to help. Keep in mind that the reception is open 7am-7pm and if you arrive later,...

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House rules

Global Backpackers Cairns takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Global Backpackers Waterfront in advance if you want to use the service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Global Backpackers Waterfront cannot accommodate guests under the age of 18.

Please note that guests are required to provide passport identification upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Global Backpackers Cairns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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