Hotel Tropiq vs The Jack Backpackers
Both are in Cairns, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Parramatta Park
Hotel Tropiq
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★Cairns City
The Jack Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Jack Backpackers
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Hotel Tropiq if you want
- to walk to the sights (670 m / 2.0 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 87 / 36)
Choose The Jack Backpackers if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.5)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 30)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 36 / 87)
Why is Hotel Tropiq better than The Jack Backpackers?
- 11.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (526 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable×24
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (87 vs 36 rooms)×2.4
Why is The Jack Backpackers better than Hotel Tropiq?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.5)+0.8
- 2120 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+120
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 91 vs 62)+29
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2021)+4y
- 57 more sights within 1 km+7
- 6Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (36 vs 87 rooms)−51
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Tropiq vs The Jack Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Hotel Tropiq | The Jack Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.2 | 8.3 +1.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 526 +504 | 22 |
| Google rating | 3.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 416 | – |
| Rank in Cairns | bottom 6% | bottom 39% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 8.3 +1.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 670 m −1.3 km | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 370 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 4.5 km −1.3 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 150 +120 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 40 m −230 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 15 +12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 12 +7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 87 | 36 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2025 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Hotel TropiqThe Jack Backpackers
- The Jack Backpackers is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Hotel Tropiq: €101 a night on average · The Jack Backpackers: €57 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Cairns by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Tropiq | The Jack Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| November | €71 | €64 |
| December | €71 | €64 |
| January | €71 | €64 |
| February | €71 | €56 |
| March | €71 | €56 |
| April | €69 | €56 |
| May | €89 | €54 |
| June | €179 | €54 |
| July | €179 | €54 |
| August | €179 | €54 |
| September | €82 | €54 |
| October | €82 | €54 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.4 km apart
Hotel Tropiq: city centre: 670 m, nearest station Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns: 370 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 4.5 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
The Jack Backpackers: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Stoney Creek Railway Station: 350 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 5.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Tropiq or The Jack Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Tropiq or The Jack Backpackers?
The Jack Backpackers leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Tropiq or The Jack Backpackers?
Over the year The Jack Backpackers costs about €57 a night on average against €101 at Hotel Tropiq, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Tropiq is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Jack Backpackers.
How far apart are Hotel Tropiq and The Jack Backpackers?
The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
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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