The Jack Backpackers | Hostel in Cairns

7.2 (1728 Reviews) |   107 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Cairns Central Business District Hostel | The Jack Backpackers

107 Bedroom Hostel in Cairns Central Business District, Cairns

We are strictly 18+ Property. While all adults are welcome, Dorm room are recommended for guests age between 18 - 35. A valid international passport and card details are required for check in. Guests enjoy FREE WIFI, NEW Air Cons, FREE Lockers, FREE Netflix available in common lounge area & private rooms with attached bathroom with an on-site bar and restaurant downstairs! Sports are available to watch on the big screens, just ask our lovely bar staff what we have available. There are also pool tables and dart boards available for customer use. We are a live venue and we hold many CONCERTS, just visit our Facebook for more info on who's coming to TOWN! As well as live bands EVERY weekend. Located only 2 minutes from all the major shopping center's, city attractions, nightclubs, and the Lagoon! The Jack is the PERFECT place for travelers wanting to visit the GREAT BARRIER REEF and the DAINTREE RAINFOREST. Our travel desk offers great DISCOUNTS and local knowledge. Please be aware that The Jack Backpackers is a licensed venue. Live entertainment can be heard in the beer garden from 6pm until 2am, mainly on weekends. Reception open hours: 9.00am - 19:00pm If you are planning a late check-in after 19:00 pm. Please call our friendly reception team at your earliest convenience to arrange a late check in. Please also note that The Jack Backpackers is a international hostel and only accepts booking with a valid International passport and credit card will be required upon check-in. Please note that there is a surcharge of minimum 1.50% when paying with Eftpos. The Jack Backpackers is unsuitable for people under the age of 18. Bookings made by any guests under the age of 18 will not be accepted and will be asked to cancel the booking. House Rules: Check in at 14:00pm and Check out 11:00am Curfew is a 22:00pm as we need to be respectful towards all our guests that may have tours booked or work the following day. NO NOISE.

The Jack Backpackers is located in Cairns.

This 107 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Kitchen, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 1728 reviews with the average score of 7.2 . Coming to Cairns and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Live music/Performance
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar crawls
  • Darts
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Pool table
  • Entertainment staff
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Happy hour
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Adults only
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please be aware that the jack backpackers is a licensed venue. live entertainment can be heard in the beer garden from 6pm until 2am, mainly on weekends, please also note that the jack backpackers is a international youth hostel and guests are required to show an international passport and credit card on arrival for all dorm style rooms booked, private rooms are available for non internationals guests with valid ids, all dorms are exclusively available for international guests, please note that there is a surcharge of minimum 1.40% when paying with eftpos, please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, house rules: curfew 10.00pm,please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.13
Location:
8.9
Staff:
8.64
Facilities:
7.46
Comfort:
7.51
Cleanliness:
7.56
Sandy
Jan 12, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Papua New Guinea
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location.
Negative: Put small mirror 🪞 in double bed room and double bunk bed room
Summary: A great place and location, friendly staff
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in Deluxe 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in Deluxe 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Body soap, Towels, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Key access, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in Deluxe 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in Deluxe 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Basic Double Room shared bathroom (age limit 18 - 35)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Basic Double Room shared bathroom (age limit 18 - 35)

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Basic 8 bed mixed dormitory room (age limit 18 - 35)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Basic 8 bed mixed dormitory room (age limit 18 - 35)

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Basic Twin Room shared bathroom (age limit 18 - 35)
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 9 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Towels, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Basic 4 bed mixed dormitory (age limit 18 - 35)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Basic 6 bed mixed dormitory room. (age limit 18 - 35)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Basic 6 bed mixed dormitory room. (age limit 18 - 35)

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
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