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title: "Cairns City Backpackers, Cairns | StayVersus"
description: "Cairns City Backpackers in Cairns: rated 7.1 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★
# Cairns City Backpackers

Parramatta Park, Cairns, Australia

7.1 ·  Good 136 reviews ·  #137 #137 of 140 in Cairns ·  3.9/5 on Google, 267 reviews ·  6.4 Location score
## About Cairns City Backpackers

Cairns City Backpackers is a hostel in Parramatta Park, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 136 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 11:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

274 Draper Street [cairnscitybackpackers.com](http://www.cairnscitybackpackers.com/)

## How Cairns City Backpackers scores

Better rated than 2% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **7.1**
-   Location **6.4**
-   Beach access **6.2**
-   Public transport **8.4**

Cairns average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

267 Google reviews

-   5★26%
-   4★28%
-   3★24%
-   2★9%
-   1★12%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **54**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **18**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kuranda Scenic Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">450 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cairns Aquariums220 m
-   Cairns Museum920 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Farm930 m
-   Cairns Aquarium990 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo1.0 km
-   Skyrail-ITM1.1 km

## Cairns City Backpackers: in detail

Cairns City Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring express check-in or check-out. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Cairns City Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. In select rooms at the hostel, a refrigerator is available for those moments when it seems necessary. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Cairns City Backpackers, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences. Cairns City Backpackers provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Be sure to drop by the pool at hostel at least once during your stay.

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## Questions about Cairns City Backpackers

### How do guests rate Cairns City Backpackers?

Cairns City Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 136 reviews, which is better than 2% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairns City Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Cairns City Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, Cairns City Backpackers has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Cairns City Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Cairns City Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Cairns City Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Cairns City Backpackers have?

Cairns City Backpackers has 20 rooms.

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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