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Hostel · Summer House Backpackers
# Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Cairns North, Cairns, Australia

8.1 ·  Very good 355 reviews ·  #99 #99 of 140 in Cairns ·  4.9 Location score
## About Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Summer House Backpackers Cairns is a hostel in Cairns North, Cairns, Australia. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 355 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 990 m from the centre of Cairns. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 3.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

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

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

- **Rooms:** 83

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Chain:** Summer House Backpackers

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

341 Lake Street

## How Summer House Backpackers Cairns scores

Better rated than 29% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **4.9**
-   Beach access **2.6**
-   Public transport **7.8**

Cairns average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **12**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kurunda Scenic Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 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 airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 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="">990 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   True Blue Aquariums1.3 km

## Summer House Backpackers Cairns: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Summer House Backpackers Cairns. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Discovering Cairns becomes even more accessible, thanks to the shuttle amenities provided at the hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hostel's tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For all your minor, last-minute requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them, eliminating the need to venture out. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hostel's bar. At Summer House Backpackers Cairns, 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. During your stay at hostel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Be sure to drop by the pool at hostel at least once during your stay.

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## Questions about Summer House Backpackers Cairns

### How do guests rate Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 355 reviews, which is better than 29% of rated hotels in Cairns.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Yes, Summer House Backpackers Cairns has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Summer House Backpackers Cairns from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 3.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is Summer House Backpackers Cairns close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns has 83 rooms on 3 floors.

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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