Title: YHA Cairns Central - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # YHA Cairns Central Travelers rent bikes right at the property for easy city exploration, with staff ready to share local tips, before cooling off in the refreshing outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for YHA Cairns Central ![Outdoor pool - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/bcb1f992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Boating - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/1081997d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b938fba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d6c1fbf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies YHA Cairns Central is steps from Central Shopping Centre. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or use the business center and in-room WiFi. The property is praised for its helpful staff, and convenient bike rentals make exploring easy. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 7 - Jan. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 8 - Jan. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - 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Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/c745657f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen Desk - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite ![Queen Room with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/c7b03e6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room with Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Desk - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Plus Two with Ensuite ![Double Plus Two with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/65d1ba20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Plus Two with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Electric kettle Shared/communal kitchen Desk - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/f98c4921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/100d8dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/100d8dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/100d8dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9176846b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9176846b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/2243d500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room with Ensuite ![Twin Room with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/5f98896d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room with Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Queen Plus Four with Ensuite ![Queen Plus Four with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/7d4d0776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Plus Four with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.92510%2C145.77320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wdNLNB7nzNxnO63oebM_x09Tp7A=) 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870 #### What's nearby - Cairns Central Shopping Centre \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Cairns Night Markets \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Cairns Esplanade \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Esplanade Lagoon \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Reef Fleet Terminal \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 4 min walk - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk - ‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪La Creperie - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### YHA Cairns Central Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center at YHA Cairns Central. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out - Express check-in, a water dispenser, and a vending machine - Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All 52 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 971 reviews CA $116 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Feb 6 - Feb 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=3429770&PinnedHotelID=3429770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Self parking on site (AUD 5 per day) - Limited onsite self parking ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Multilingual staff - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children - Self parking fee: AUD 5 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Cairns Central YHA Hostel Cairns Central YHA Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel Cairns Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel YHA Cairns Central Cairns Cairns Central YHA Hostel YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cairns Central? ### Is YHA Cairns Central pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central? ### What time is check-out at YHA Cairns Central? ### Where is YHA Cairns Central located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## YHA Cairns Central Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 80 8 - Good 97 6 - Okay 23 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Philip Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Had a great stay there. Would recommend staying here. Super central and clean ##### Philip Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matias Dec 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really good place to be a hostel. The staff is very friendly and nice, the kitchen that’s fine. In the outside of the hostel to many homeless around the place ##### Matias Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, nice green area to share and good parking. ##### Johnny Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and comfortable! ##### Ed Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KYLE Oct 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns. ##### KYLE Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again. ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking ##### Matt Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Noelene Oct 1, 2025 Disliked: Amenities Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station. ##### Noelene Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening. ##### Emily Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Owal Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm. ##### Owal Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Asher Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns ##### Asher Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shinji May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is very kind. ##### Shinji Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhiannon Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location. ##### Rhiannon Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable and good value Nice hostel with friendly and helpful staff. Private room is very comfortable and good value for money. Hostel itself is quite social through the events they put on every night but relaxed in the day which makes a good mix. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sudhir Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms are quiet, compact and good but private bathroom is not split into shower, toilet and sink like in some other YHAs (e.g. Sydney Harbor). So our family of 4 took longer to get ready in the morning though we did use the common bathrooms also to speed things up. ##### Sudhir Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sok Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Amenities It’s ok for the price. Stayed in the 10-bed room, which felt quite packed when full. Hardly any privacy. Made a mistake of getting the breakfast, better to just walk across the street to Cairns central for a better proper coffee and breakfast for the same price. Location is excellent and very convenient, although a bit dodgy area. ##### Sok Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marcelle Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I always stay at the YHA Cairns Central because the location is so convenient, right opposite a large, air conditioned shopping centre, buses right outside the door and friendly service but I did find my room hugely over priced, (I stayed in a queen sized room with an ensuite)...$150 a night!! Great facilities, and service but found the price very disappointing; for that price I thought at least a hair dryer, little shampoos, etc and coffee and tea making facilities would have been included ##### Marcelle Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Good for a short stay The Hostel it’s self seemed well taken care of with a pretty decent standard of cleanliness, all though many hostel mates didn’t properly clean up after themselves in the kitchen and I found myself re-washing dishes before I could actually use them. The room I stayed in (a 4 bed) was quite spacious and the lockers were big enough for my travel backpack, but the beds themselves were pretty lack luster and I found myself having a hard time getting a comfortable sleep. It does in a pinch, but I probably stayed a day too long for the sake of my back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Hieu Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging cables are short then you have to use the power point in the ensuite (if your room has ensuite). In general I would highly recommend this place if you don't expect all the bells and whistle of a 3-4 star hotel. ##### Hieu Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Feb 3, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Don’t have lift They don’t have life, they only have stairs! But in total they only have a ground floor and a second floor. Things are a bit old except the washing machines and dryer. The air con is not cool enough. The staff is nice and friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryoichi Oct 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a great stay, thanks! ##### Ryoichi Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed. ##### ?? 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