Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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6.1

$124

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$143
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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel Information

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 7 January 2026.
With a stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and Michaelmas Cay. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cairns Night ...

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Check-in time14:00
Check-out time10:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+61 740 314 411

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Reviews for Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 573 reviews of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel to date. Review data was last updated on 7 January 2026.
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6.7Solo
5.7Friends
5.8Couples
5.4Families
Pros +
  • Close to the lagoon and night markets. (in 13 reviews)
  • "Nice atmosphere, clean bedrooms and common areas" (in 2 reviews)
  • Great value for money! (in 15 reviews)
Cons -
  • It seemed like a prison themed accommodation with rooms instead of cells. (in 6 reviews)
  • The worst night ever. (in 15 reviews)
  • Did not feel safe at all. (in 5 reviews)
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Explore Cairns CBD, Cairns

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located at 83 The Esplanade in the Cairns CBD neighbourhood of Cairns. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 7 January 2026.

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8 mins walk

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  • How far is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from Cairns Regional Gallery?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is about 0.3 km from Cairns Regional Gallery, one of Cairns’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel close to Esplanade Lagoon?

    Walking distance - there’s 0.1 km between Esplanade Lagoon and Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

FAQs when booking at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel. FAQs were last updated on 7 January 2026.

  • How close is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel to the nearest airport, Cairns Airport?

    With no traffic, the 7.1 km drive between Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel and Cairns Airport (the nearest airport) will generally only take about 0h 05m. If you’re staying in a metropolitan area, you may see your drive time increase due to busy roads.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Cairns Airport to Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    One of the more popular options today is to take a taxi or ridesharing service directly from Cairns Airport to the hotel. This option is often cost-effective, but guests must keep a lookout for peak time rates.

  • How close is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from the Cairns city centre?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is 0.3 km away from the centre of Cairns CBD, Cairns. Consider visiting Skydive Cairns, a popular landmark that can be accessed from Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel by various forms of transportation.

  • What is the Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel phone number?

    For questions regarding your hotel or your stay, call +61 740 314 411.

  • What is the check-out time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    The standard check-out time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is 10:00. Guests can usually check-in from 14:00. Special arrangements may be available if discussed with the front desk.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, Cairns?

    $135 per night is the best price found recently for a room at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, with average deals around $147 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see current prices.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    For the best chance to save money on your Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel reservation, consider staying in October, when prices are typically at their lowest ($95).

  • In what area of Cairns is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel located?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located within the Cairns CBD area of Cairns. Utilise the map on this page to understand where Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is in relation to the rest of Cairns.

  • How far is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from Cairns Regional Gallery?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is about 0.3 km from Cairns Regional Gallery, one of Cairns’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel close to Esplanade Lagoon?

    Walking distance - there’s 0.1 km between Esplanade Lagoon and Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

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