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title: "Caravella Backpackers, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Caravella Backpackers in Cairns: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/caravella-backpackers-cairns/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★
# Caravella Backpackers

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

8.3 ·  Very good 509 reviews ·  #75 #75 of 140 in Cairns ·  4.1/5 on Google, 375 reviews ·  7.5 Location score
## About Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers is a hostel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 509 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 580 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 9:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 24

149 The Esplanade [caravella.com.au](http://www.caravella.com.au/)

## How Caravella Backpackers scores

Better rated than 40% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **8.3**
-   Public transport **5.6**

Cairns average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

375 Google reviews

-   5★37%
-   4★35%
-   3★17%
-   2★5%
-   1★5%

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

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **65**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **28**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **8**

<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="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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, Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">970 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 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="">4.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kokoda Hall390 m
-   Cairns Aquarium400 m
-   Cairns War Memorial400 m
-   Cairns Cenotaph420 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo540 m
-   Cairns Museum870 m

## Caravella Backpackers: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hostel offers taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Cairns. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hostel. The hostel offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hostel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Caravella Backpackers have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hostel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Within the hostel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Caravella Backpackers. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hostel. Unwind by the pool at hostel and cherish a leisurely moment.

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## Questions about Caravella Backpackers

### How do guests rate Caravella Backpackers?

Caravella Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 509 reviews, which is better than 40% of rated hotels in Cairns.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 9:00.

### Does Caravella Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, Caravella Backpackers has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Caravella Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Caravella Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Caravella Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 580 m from the hotel.

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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