
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Parramatta Park, QLD
★ 3.8 (244 reviews)
About
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel sits in Parramatta Park, positioning travellers within reach of Far North Queensland's natural attractions. The hostel caters to budget-conscious backpackers exploring the Cairns region, with nearby access to Admiralty Island, Crystal Cascades, Barron Gorge and Barron Falls, Fitzroy Island, and Stoney Creek Falls. These natural hotspots make it an appealing base for those planning day trips or longer adventures into the rainforest and coastal areas around Cairns.
With a solid 3.8-star rating from 244 reviews on Google, the hostel maintains reasonable standing among travellers. It suits independent explorers and small groups looking for budget accommodation without premium frills. The location in a suburban area keeps things relatively low-key compared to party-focused hostels in Cairns's city centre, though visitors should check current facilities and atmosphere by reading recent reviews or visiting the website before booking.
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Rooms
Mixed dorm
Facilities
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Communal kitchen
- ✓On-site laundry
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Luggage storage
Nearby
Other hostels nearby
- Travellers Oasis — 0.3km, Parramatta Park · ★4.7
- Mad Monkey Central — 0.6km, Cairns City · ★4.4
- Cairns Central YHA — 0.7km, Cairns City · ★4.2
- Mad Monkey Village — 0.7km, Parramatta Park · ★4.6
Things to do
- Admiralty Island — 3.9km
- Fitzroy Island — 24.2km
- Green Island — 28.4km
Camping alternatives
- Cairns Place — 0.9km
- Etta Green Park — 1.2km
- Apex Park, Cairns North, Cairns — 1.5km
- NRMA Cairns Holiday Park — 1.8km
Pubs & meals nearby
- The Grand Hotel — 0.6km
- Empire Arcade+Bar — 0.7km
- McGinty’s Irish Pub — 0.7km
- The Crown — 0.8km