Cairns Waterfront Backpackers Hostel

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia - Show on map
6.7/10 · 557 reviews

Offering 18 rooms, Cairns Waterfront Backpackers hostel boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from Cairns Marlin Marina. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this hostel is located within a few blocks of Muddy's Playground.

Location

Situated in a central district, the hostel is just 0.7 km from Cairns Night Indoor Markets. Cairns Family Court is not far from the property. Also, this hostel is 14 minutes' stroll from the public Cairns Aquarium.

Rooms

Some rooms provide free wireless internet to enhance guests' leisure time.

Food & Drinks

You can enjoy evenings in the lounge bar. Serving different delicacies, The Backyard is situated within 5 minutes' walk of this Cairns accommodation. The Cairns hostel is equipped with a shared kitchen. Cairns Waterfront Backpackers hostel is only 150 metres from Cairns bus station and within reach of Cairns Central train station. This Cairns hostel offers a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills.

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Swimming Pool

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Recreation

  • Swimming pool

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

When are you staying?

From USD 11 per night
Check-in 3 Jul 2026
Check-out 4 Jul 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    When are you staying?
    From USD 11 per night
    Check-in 3 Jul 2026
    Check-out 4 Jul 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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    Cairns Waterfront Backpackers
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 10:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
    • There are no cots provided in a room.