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title: "YHA Cairns Central, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "YHA Cairns Central in Cairns: rated 8.5 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★ · YHA Australia Hostels
# YHA Cairns Central

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

8.5 ·  Very good 711 reviews ·  #57 #57 of 140 in Cairns ·  8.5 Location score
## About YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central is a hostel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 711 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 710 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 55

- **Floors:** 2

- **Chain:** YHA Australia Hostels

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 22

20-26 McLeod St

## How YHA Cairns Central scores

Better rated than 58% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **8.5**
-   Beach access **7.9**
-   Public transport **9.4**

Cairns average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.5**/10

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

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **13**

<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="">710 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">250 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 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="">5.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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 Farm290 m
-   Cairns Museum350 m
-   Skyrail-ITM400 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo640 m
-   Cairns ZOOM660 m
-   Cairns Aquarium710 m

## YHA Cairns Central: in detail

YHA Cairns Central offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hostel's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at YHA Cairns Central, as the hostel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at YHA Cairns Central is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hostel's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Visitors who enjoy preparing their own culinary delights will appreciate the presence of an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at this location. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at YHA Cairns Central. Each day at hostel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

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## Questions about YHA Cairns Central

### How do guests rate YHA Cairns Central?

YHA Cairns Central has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 711 reviews, which is better than 58% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cairns Central?

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

### Does YHA Cairns Central include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool?

Yes, YHA Cairns Central has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at YHA Cairns Central?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is YHA Cairns Central from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is YHA Cairns Central close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 710 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does YHA Cairns Central have?

YHA Cairns Central has 55 rooms on 2 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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