Does Global Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Global Backpackers Cairns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Global Backpackers Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Does Global Backpackers Cairns provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 3:30 AM–9:00 PM at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Global Backpackers Cairns located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps from Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Global Backpackers Cairns Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Sep 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Walking distance to most places. Super clean. Excellent room. Comfortable bed. Had a queen room with it’s own shower. Would recommend and would absolutely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 5, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Views!

WOW - what an amazing place! I stayed here for three nights, but I wish it had been longer. This hostel has just recently reopened after major renovations (June 20, 2019, I believe). It has a wonderful location as well as a beautiful view of the ocean. It is in a prime location on the Esplanade. Loads of restaurants nearby, the night markets, the lagoon, the Reef Fleet Terminal, Train Station, Woolworths, etc. When I arrived I was greeted by the two people who were running the travel desk. Laura was manning the reception desk. She checked me in quickly and gave me a personal tour of the hostel. Originally, I had booked a 4 bed dorm, but after the tour decided to switch to a waterfront dorm. The views are stunning. I highly recommend the waterfront rooms. You have an unobstructed view of the Pacific. The beds and sheets are great. Each bed has two outlets to use and there are storage lockers under the lower bunk. The kitchen is on the top floor and has an open deck looking out on the water. The kitchen is fully equipped and everything is brand new. There is a huge fridge and pantry, for food storage. Free breakfast is included in your stay and includes toast with a variety of spreads and also a selection of cereals. Communal bathrooms are fantastic. Some rooms also feature an ensuite, if you prefer. All three ladies, who work at the front desk (Laura, Kim and Kiera), were incredibly helpful and made my stay most enjoyable and memorable. I would definitely book here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kara

May 26, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Kim was really outstanding in her service. I had accidentally booked into a mixed dorm that was full of males, and when she knew I was coming for a funeral, she went absolutely above and beyond to accommodate me. I ended up having a room to myself with waterfront views. This is not the norm, so I was ever so appreciative. Apart from that I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the building is perfectly situated and surrounded by cool things to see and do. Thanks Global. I’ll be back again. 😘

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yen Kit Kelvin

Apr 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It’s a very clean and new hostel. Staffs are super nice and helpful! Definitely recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mali

Apr 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Renuma

Jan 2, 2022

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The views from the kitchen were beautiful! Host was very friendly and accommodating, rooms clean and comfortable for a short stay. Laidback environment not party scene. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Jul 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

The staff are so friendly and they he services are great.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 6, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great visit all good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautifully located, close to everything you need and great value. Kim and the other staff are very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Sven

Mar 19, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel in Cairns, Australia

I had a short one night stay due to busy travel home to Denmark (Corona) and limited flights. Excellent location and nice people. Fine kitchen area and roof terrace. Room could need a little better floor cleaning. I was in a 4 bed with no bathroom but fine terrace with ocean view.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Mar 13, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab hostel

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. When I arrived, I was able to upgrade to a 4 bed dorm with en-suite which I had to myself. The hostel staff let me check in early and were really helpful regarding trips in the area. The view from the kitchen is brilliant. The rooms are really clean and so are the communal spaces. There is a decent free breakfast in the mornings too. This is probably the best hostel I’ve stayed at on the east coast!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Mar 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel. Clean, ok size rooms, commonareas fresh.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Mar 4, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place in a great location. Clean modern friendly. Swimming across the road in the lagoon is wonderful. Cheap meals at PJ oBrien with a hostel voucher a bonus. 99% perfect. Only issues slightly warm at night even with air con which is set at 24 degs and a bit of shade in the dining area at breakfast would help. View from breakfast area is superb.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 26, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This was quite a perfect place to stay! The hostel was brand new and clean, the location was perfect and I even ended up staying alone in the dorm for a couple of nights (it pays off to pay a little bit extra for the waterfront dorm!).

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 26, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and tidy. The communal kitchen is large and everyting is placed in particular spots and labled.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Josh

Jan 20, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Overall Good stay

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

たまに臭い枕があったこと以外全て満足しました。水回りや寝室もとても清潔でした。年越しの花火は、ホステルの屋上からゆったりと見ることができ、また他の主要スポットにも近く最高のリッチでした。スタッフの方も英語が話せない私達に時間外でも親切に臨機応変に対応していただきありがとうございました。

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Dec 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in

Amazing staff, Priscilla was great—room was new and clean, location was better than all of the hotels I saw in Cairns. Highly recommend, best hostel I’ve stayed in!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 27, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Dec 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressively renovated and great location

I stayed in a four-bed dorm with sea view and balcony. It was very nice. The kitchen and eating area are on a fourth-floor balcony looking out over the water. Although a holiday period, the hostel was not full, possibly because travelers have not yet discovered the value this hostel now offers.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 2, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hostel in great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kamilla

Nov 10, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The reception area was cool and with a modern touch on the furniture. The kitchen and dining area has a beautiful view over the harbour/reef fleet. Close to the City Centre

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Oct 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

i dunno why u didn't include the towel, but the room was clean, the wifi connection was supper fast

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very friendly and brought us up to our room! Everything was very clean and secure. Breakfast could have been a little better- mostly toast and cereal.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, good cooking facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

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