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title: "Global Backpackers Youth Hostel, Cairns | StayVersus"
description: "Global Backpackers Youth Hostel in Cairns: rated 9.0 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★
# Global Backpackers Youth Hostel

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

9.0 ·  Excellent 817 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 140 in Cairns ·  4.2/5 on Google, 369 reviews ·  9.6 Location score
## About Global Backpackers Youth Hostel

Global Backpackers Youth Hostel is a hostel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 817 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 70 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

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

- **Opened:** 2019

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 34

67 The Esplanade [globalbackpackers.com.au](https://www.globalbackpackers.com.au/cairns/)

## How Global Backpackers Youth Hostel scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **8.7**

Cairns average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

369 Google reviews

-   5★70%
-   4★14%
-   3★7%
-   2★3%
-   1★5%

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

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Leisure

-   Terrace
-   Nightclub
-   Casino

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<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="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stoney Creek Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 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="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo200 m
-   Cairns Cenotaph270 m
-   Cairns War Memorial280 m
-   Kokoda Hall290 m
-   Cairns Museum340 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Farm340 m

## Global Backpackers Youth Hostel: in detail

Global Backpackers Youth Hostel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and car hire at the hostel ensure effortless exploration of Cairns. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hostel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hostel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. At Global Backpackers Youth Hostel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Enjoy an entertaining evening alongside your fellow travelers at hostel's very own nightclub and casino. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen. Global Backpackers Youth Hostel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, the hostel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hostel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Global Backpackers Youth Hostel

### How do guests rate Global Backpackers Youth Hostel?

Global Backpackers Youth Hostel has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 817 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Global Backpackers Youth Hostel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Global Backpackers Youth Hostel have a pool?

Yes, Global Backpackers Youth Hostel has a swimming pool.

### How far is Global Backpackers Youth Hostel from the airport?

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

### Is Global Backpackers Youth Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 70 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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