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title: "Bounce Cairns vs Mad Monkey Backpackers Central | StayVersus"
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# Bounce Cairns vs Mad Monkey Backpackers Central

Both are in Cairns, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Cairns City
## [Bounce Cairns](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bounce-cairns-cairns/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1222957/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★ · Cairns City
## [Mad Monkey Backpackers Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mad-monkey-backpackers-central-cairns/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809419/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Bounce Cairns

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 110 m apart.

### Choose Bounce Cairns if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Bounce Cairns better than Mad Monkey Backpackers Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.7) (+0.7)
2.  More guest reviews (382 vs 67), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7)

### Why is Mad Monkey Backpackers Central better than Bounce Cairns?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Bounce Cairns | Mad Monkey Backpackers Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.7) | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.5) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.7) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 382  (+315) | 67 |
| Rank in Cairns | top 49%  (+35%) | top 84% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Cairns City centre | 110 m | 120 m |
| To the beach | 510 m  (−60 m) | 570 m |
| To public transport | 420 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 13 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+3) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

110 m apart

## Bounce Cairns or Mad Monkey Backpackers Central: common questions

### Which is better, Bounce Cairns or Mad Monkey Backpackers Central?

Bounce Cairns leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Bounce Cairns or Mad Monkey Backpackers Central?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Bounce Cairns is 510 m from the nearest beach; Mad Monkey Backpackers Central is 570 m.

### How far apart are Bounce Cairns and Mad Monkey Backpackers Central?

The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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