Global Backpackers Cairns
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Global Backpackers Cairns

Hostel
67 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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With a stay at Global Backpackers Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Michaelmas Cay.Show More
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Highlights
Sparkling clean
Excellent service
Ideal location
Lots to do
Amenities
Golf Course
Diving
Snorkeling
Horse Riding
Hiking
Airport shuttle pick-up
Luggage Storage
Water Park
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Property Description
With a stay at Global Backpackers Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Michaelmas Cay.
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4.2/5
Very Good
Nice environment and location, very satisfied
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Surroundings
Airport: Cairns Airport
(6.6 km)
Airport: Mareeba Airport
(69.6 km)
Train: Cairns Central Station
(940m)
Train: Freshwater
(10.7 km)
Landmarks: Barron River Rafting
(<100m)
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1 Person In A 6-Bed Dormitory With Balcony-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 6-Bed Dormitory With Balcony-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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Queen Room
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Queen Room

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Private toilet
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1 Person In An 8-Bed Standard Dormitory-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only
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1 Person In An 8-Bed Standard Dormitory-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Larger Dormitory-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 4-Bed Larger Dormitory-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In A 6-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 6-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite (Ages 18-35 Only)
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Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite (Ages 18-35 Only)

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Private toilet
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Queen Room With View
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Queen Room With View

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
LCD TV
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Bunk Bed In Female Dormitory Room (Ages 18-35 Only)
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Bunk Bed In Female Dormitory Room (Ages 18-35 Only)

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Bathtub
Private toilet
Daily housekeeping
Wi-Fi in room
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite & Balcony-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite & Balcony-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Balcony-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Balcony-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In An 8-Bed Dormitory-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In An 8-Bed Dormitory-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
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Stair-free main entrance
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Queen Room-Mobility Accessible
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Queen Room-Mobility Accessible

1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Bathtub with grab bars
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Balcony-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Balcony-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In 6-Bed Dormitory-Mixed, 18-35 Years Old Only
1

1 Person In 6-Bed Dormitory-Mixed, 18-35 Years Old Only

Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Standard Dormitory-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Standard Dormitory-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom
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Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Shared bathroom
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1 Person In A 6-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite & Balcony-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 6-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite & Balcony-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room (Ages 18-35 Only)
1

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room (Ages 18-35 Only)

Non-smoking
Private toilet
Daily housekeeping
Wi-Fi in room
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only
1

1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory With Ensuite-Mixed, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Person In A 4-Bed Dormitory-Female, Ages From 18-35 Only

1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Stair-free main entrance
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Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Ages 18-35 Only)

Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Ages 18-35 Only)

Non-smoking
Private toilet
Daily housekeeping
Wi-Fi in room
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Guest Reviews

4.2/5
Very Good
15 reviews
Verified Reviews
  • Cleanliness4.2
  • Amenities4.2
  • Location4.2
  • Service4.2
Average for similar properties in Cairns
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AI Summary
Centrally located near Cairns' attractions, this hostel provides friendly staff, well-equipped amenities, and clean, spacious environments. Guests appreciate its value for money and proximity to dining options.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 5, 2023
Nice environment and location, very satisfied
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y‍0‍l‍0‍2‍2‍2
July 19, 2024
Worst hostel i’ve stayed in. Walked into the room and it smelt gross, no air flow at all and really humid. Woke up to a pile of bugs running around the room and under the bed, clearly the place isn’t being cleaned often. No social events/social spaces at all. Seems to be a hostel full of asian people who are living there full time, not a backpacker vibe in my opinion. Live music from downstairs blasts through the hostel until very late.
m‍i‍l‍l‍i‍e‍h‍a‍r‍r‍i‍s‍o‍n‍1
October 22, 2023
The room was very clean and tidy when we arrived, the kitchen is cleaned every day and there is so much space in the kitchen. When we arrived our bags were lost on our flight so we had nothing. The lady behind reception was so helpful and let us go through lost and found and take anything we needed, she then washed and dried this for us free of charge. From having a very stressful day to being put at ease so easily, we could not thank her enough. Highly recommend.
9‍4‍j‍e‍s‍p‍e‍r‍d
September 12, 2023
First of all crazy good location. This is right where you want to be in Cairns When taking in consideration that this is a hostel it is very good. We had a private room with bathroom for 2 nights Very clean and modern, with great Wi-Fi connection. The hostel also had special deals at local bars and restaurants. We got a coupon for dinner and a drink for 12$ at the local Irish pub. And here we are even talking big and good portions of food and wine… They had a big kitchen and a nice terrace with a great view Can recommend this place even if you are not the typical hostel type
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 29, 2023
I had an overall good experience at this hostel but the rooms were uncomfortably warm & damp. Not sure if that reflects an issue with the ventilation/air conditioning on 1st floor or it's just the reality of living in the tropics in general, but it greatly affected the quality of my sleep. At the very least, it would be helpful to prohibit the use of strongly scented perfumes in the dorm rooms and/or allow the dorm doors to remain open during the day to make the air more breathable. The pricing was very reasonable for everything that was included & the central location. I was impressed at how clean & available the bathrooms were. I also thought the staff & night manager were nice & helpful. Would highly recommend if you can tolerate the humidity.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 10, 2023
Excellent location. No pool but directly across from the lagoon. Quite clean, lots of bathrooms. Not a lot of common spaces but the kitchen and lounge with the balcony were excellent. Despite being the only kitchen it never got too busy. The wifi didn’t work very well in the evenings. The dorms desperately need shelves or large lockers. No baggage fits under the bed and it was cramped with bags spread across the floor.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 27, 2023
We booked a private double which was clean, comfortable with a nice ensuite! We loved the location and despite it being on the main ***** of bars and restaurants it was very quiet in the room. We also loved the balcony in the kitchen which looked out across the ocean. We didn't use the kitchen but it was very well equipped. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Cairns! The discounted food and drinks in a couple of restaurants was very much appreciated!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 4, 2022
The location of this backpackers is outstanding! But inside, you don’t notice the noise at all. The kitchen is very spacious and cleaned very well. There is a nice balcony to have your meals for just relax. The crowd is from many different countries and of different ages. If you are traveling as a couple, the ensuite twins are perfect! Staff is really nice!

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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–24:00
Check-out: 05:00–10:00

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

Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details.
AgeFee
Adult
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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.

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Opened: 2019
  • Number of Rooms: 53
With a stay at Global Backpackers Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Michaelmas Cay.

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 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 are the check-in and check-out times at Global Backpackers Cairns?

The check-in time at Global Backpackers Cairns is 13:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

What amenities and services does Global Backpackers Cairns have?

Global Backpackers Cairns has the following amenities and services: .

Are pets allowed at Global Backpackers Cairns?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Global Backpackers Cairns.

How much does it cost to stay at Global Backpackers Cairns?

Prices at Global Backpackers Cairns are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

Which airport is closest to Global Backpackers Cairns?

Cairns Airport is the closest airport to Global Backpackers Cairns, and it is about 13 mins from hotel by car (6.6 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Global Backpackers Cairns?

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

About This Property

Nearest AirportCairns Airport
Distance to Airport6.8KM
Nearest Train StationCairns Central Station
Distance to Train Station0.94KM
Hotel Star Rating3