Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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6.1

$110

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$110
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$127
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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 11 November 2025.
With a stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Reef Fleet Terminal. This hostel is 0.6 mi...

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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 576 reviews of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel to date. Review data was last updated on 11 November 2025.
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5.7Friends
5.4Families
5.8Couples
6.7Solo
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 11 November 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Cairns Regional Gallery

3 mins walk

0.3 km

Cairns Rainforest Dome

6 mins walk

0.5 km

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8 mins walk

0.7 km

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

11 mins walk

1.0 km

Cairns Historical Society Museum

12 mins walk

1.0 km

Cairns Regional Gallery

3 mins walk

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Cairns Rainforest Dome

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0.5 km

Reef Hotel Casino

8 mins walk

0.7 km

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

11 mins walk

1.0 km

Cairns Historical Society Museum

12 mins walk

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Car Hires

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Closest Airports

Cairns Airport

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Cairns Airport

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

    Cairns Regional Gallery in Cairns is 0.3 km away from Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • 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 11 November 2025.

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

    There are 7.1 km between the closest airport, Cairns Airport, and Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel. The drive to the airport from the hotel should take you 0h 05m with a normal traffic flow. It’s important to take high traffic times into consideration, especially in metropolitan areas.

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

    Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting Cairns.

  • 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 assistance regarding your reservation at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel please 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.

  • 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 May, when prices are typically at their lowest ($83).

  • 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?

    Cairns Regional Gallery in Cairns is 0.3 km away from Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • 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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