Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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553 reviews
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
+61 740 314 411
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Situated a short walk from Cairns Railway Station, Cairns Waterfront Backpackers provides guests with an ideal base while in Cairns. It is located a 15-minute drive from Cairns Airport and an airport transfer is available for guests.

The hostel offers wireless internet, as well as a garden for guests to unwind in. Convenient services include an express check-in/check-out feature and a luggage storage facility. After a swim in the pool, guests can venture out to explore the local area with the assistance of Reef Fleet Terminal, which is a short stroll away.

All the rooms at Cairns Waterfront Backpackers include a seating area, plus all the essentials for an enjoyable stay. Those staying in the rooms also have access to a shared bathroom.

The location of the hostel permits convenient access to many tourist attractions. Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns Central are a short walk away.

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Location

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court116 m
  • Esplanade Lagoon123 m
  • Cairns Esplanade226 m
  • Marlin Marina387 m
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel0.4 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.5 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.5 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.6 km
  • Cairns Central0.8 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre0.9 km
  • Cairns Railway Station0.9 km
  • Cairns Hospital1.2 km

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Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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  • Where is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel located?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located at 83 The Esplanade in Cairns CBD, 0.6 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Night Markets & Food Court is the closest landmark to Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • How far is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from the airport?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is 4.4 km from Cairns. Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is 125.6 km from Bloomfield.

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Distance to airport

8.6
0.6 km
Cairns
4.4 km

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