YHA Cairns Central

Cairns · Australia

YHA Cairns Central

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36% SHIT
Medium confidence 135 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (27)
Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Card Phones Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Hot Showers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi

Prices

Dorms $33 / night
Privates $78 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 60%

Ich war sehr krank als ich im Hostel ankam. Vee war super lieb zu mir und ich durfte sogar kostenlos in ein Privatzimmer upgraden. Die Küche und Bäder waren immer sauber. Es gab nur zwei alte Männer, die ein wenig unangenehm waren. Haben beispielsweise mit sich selbst gesprochen, aber dafür kann das Hostel natürlich nichts. Für die Frauen, aber vielleicht den Tipp ein Frauendorm zu buchen :)

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

The location of YHA was spectacular. My girlfriend and I were able to go to Cairns Central easily for food and other amenities which was perfect.

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France COUPLE 25-30 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Rien à dire sur cette auberge, elle correspond parfaitement à ce qu’on attend d’un excellent hostel. L’ambiance est sociale sans être festive, ce qui est vraiment appréciable si vous cherchez un endroit calme pour vous reposer ou même travailler. La propreté est irréprochable : chambres propres, sanitaires impeccables, rien à redire là-dessus. Mention spéciale aussi pour l’accueil, qui était au top !

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 80%

I had a solid stay at this hostel! While the hostel itself felt safe, the area around the hostel didn’t feel as safe. The washrooms were relatively clean!! The staff were very helpful. Parking was $10 per night and was right in the hostel so it was very convenient. Overall, solid hostel.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 40%

Very good facilities. Private room was nice and very clean. Kitchen also clean. Staff very friendly, atmosphere very dead as much quiet hostel not necessarily all backpackers but good to get away from party hostel for the night !

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 20%

Not the young backpackers hostel it claims to be. Not social with no events. Seems like some people are living here. And lots of older guests 60yrs old. No Curtains in rooms which would have made me way more comfortable especially with the older guests. Everyone is throwing up sheets and tarps on their bed as a curtain and it looks like a shanty town. Major downfall is no socket anywhere near my bed. Bathrooms and kitchen very clean. Nice pool area. Helpful staff. Overall it is satisfactory

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Scotland FEMALE 18-24 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay here. We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom and the bathrooms were clean and the air conditioning in the room worked really well. Felt safe and secure. There’s a secure luggage room and the shared kitchen seemed to be good although we didn’t use it. Seemed pretty social with activities going on in the evenings but wasn’t really loud in the evenings which was good.

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England COUPLE 18-24 Feb 4, 2026 Atm 80%

The rooms are very basic but good for the price. The area didn’t feel the safest but I’m not sure if that is everywhere in Cairns.

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Sweden FEMALE Dec 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Bar sängar och rymligt rum med eget bad. Trevligt och rent kök och matsal. Perfekt med liten pool på gården som ofta är ledig. Bra tvätt och torkmöjligheter. Hjälpsam personal i receptionen. Jag kommer gärna hit igen.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Nov 27, 2025 Atm 60%

Calme. Chambre et sdb propres.

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Oct 31, 2025 Atm 20%

I have stayed in many hostels during my travels, but unfortunately, this was one of the worst experiences. The staff were unfriendly and disinterested, upon arrival I had to make my own bed and no towel was provided. The building and rooms are old, run-down, and not properly cleaned. The atmosphere is cold and impersonal – not at all what you would expect from a backpacker hostel in Cairns.

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Canada ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Sep 30, 2025 Atm 60%

Stayed in a private with a friend so unsure how social it is! $5 a night parking subject to availability! Bathrooms were very well maintained!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Aug 21, 2025 Atm 80%

okay for a night. AC wasn't working in the dorm and it wasn't very social at the time I've been staying

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England MALE 18-24 Aug 18, 2025 Atm 40%

YHA is in a great location and has a really nice area that it occupies. However, the social aspect seemed a little off and the room was not clean when I arrived. They did have a very good late check in system though. Overall I had a decent stay, but likely wouldn’t stay there again

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England MALE 31-40 Jul 27, 2025 Atm 80%

If you’re looking for a chilled stay then YHA was great. There was plenty of kitchen space which made dinner time easy, and plenty of space to sit down around the property. Friendly staff and the place was regularly cleaned. Definitely would be improved with plug sockets next to beds though.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jul 18, 2025 Atm 20%

Wouldn’t recommend this hostel. We had a private room with en-suite, the air con didn’t work properly and would turn off every half an hour, we also had lots of cockroaches crawling out of the drains in the bathroom which was pretty unpleasant. The kitchen was not clean and there was a lot of older/live-in guests so socialising was hard. Location was fine.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jul 14, 2025 Atm 60%

Not my favorite hostel. The facilities at this hostel are run down and it is not clean. The air conditioning in the private room that I booked did not work well, despite getting help from reception. It kept turning off every 30 minutes and made for an uncomfortable nights rest.

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England COUPLE 18-24 Jun 2, 2025 Atm 100%

The best hostel we’ve stayed in in Cairns by far. We stayed in 3 and none of them came close to YHA. Super clean (the cleanest ever), chill, and nice facilities. The bathrooms were lovely, staff great. A great place to relax with a calm vibe. If you want a party hostel, this place isn’t for you. But it’s close to good pubs so if you want a bit of both with a quiet &good nights sleep, definitely come here. All other hostels were so incredibly loud. We had a great stay here. Definitely recom...

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Australia FEMALE May 27, 2025 Atm 60%

Great hostel, close to transport & shops. Very efficient. Not much atmosphere. No power points near beds.

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Australia FEMALE May 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Unfortunately not all guest cleaned up after in the kitchen, My room was very clean & comfortable & staff friendly & helpful. Nell

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