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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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based on 534 reviews
534 reviews
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
+61 740 314 411
Sun 11/10
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Mon 12/10
2 guests, 1 room
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Overview

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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534 reviews

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Amenities at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

  • Airport shuttle
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Air-conditioned
  • Storage available

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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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FAQs when booking at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

  • 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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    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel in Cairns and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

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Distance to airport

8.6
0.6 km
Cairns
4.4 km

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