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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Global Backpackers Cairns in Cairns offers adults-only hostel accommodations with air-conditioning, soundproofing, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a balcony with sea or pool views, a walk-in shower, and parquet floors. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, waterpark, daily housekeeping service, and tour desk. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Cairns Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Cairns Station (12 minutes) and Cairns Esplanade (300 metres). Nearby attractions include Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, convenient location, and room cleanliness. Fitness classes, hiking, and cycling are available for active travellers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rebecca
Germany“Very centrally located, private room was spacious and clean.” - Katarzyna
Poland“Amazing, most comfortable and clean kitchen I have ever seen at a hostel. There is about 15 separate stoves and it is all located at a rooftop. Beds were also comfortable.” 
Iker
Spain“Location is excellent, just in front of the lagoon. Very clean and great backpacker atmosphere!”- Marianna
Italy“The kitchen upstairs with the view on the lagoon was great. The hostel is clean and well organized.” 
Charlene
Canada“Comfortable room, great patio and kitchen space, ideal location that is very central and convenient. Laundry available!”- Mar
Australia“Location is the best. Very close to all activities.” 
Nupur
India“Location , just opposite the Esplanade. 20 min Walkable to central station and 15 min to near by supermarket. Aquarium is also near like 5 to 7 min walk. 10 minute walk to Reef Terminal. It was really good area, with lot of food options. You can...”- Kenzo
Norway“Can´t say enough about the location!! It was perfect!! Very central, in a busy area, with many restaurants, night market, cafes... Also close to the marina where the boats leave. We walked everywhere. But our room was still quiet, had no problem...” - Lisa Australia“Awesome place to stay with everything at your fingertips. Very comfortable super clean queen room with ensuite with water views from balcony. Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend.”
- Lisa Australia“This is the perfect place for a stopover in Cairns right in the city centre.We stayed in a queen room with an esuite and water views from our small balcony. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Very clean and well managed. Very quiet for a...”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Global Backpackers Waterfront in advance if you want to use the service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that Global Backpackers Waterfront cannot accommodate guests under the age of 18.
Please note that guests are required to provide passport identification upon check-in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Global Backpackers Cairns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
