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Reviews of YHA Cairns Central 4 stars

20-26 Mcleod Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#25 of 75 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1154 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Resort style accomodation for a fraction of the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a top bunk for 1 night. Very difficult to make up the bed and quite cramped.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent facilities. Great value for money. Loved that one could stay after checkout and use facilities until departure time. This was truly appreciated as a comfortable place to relax in until taxi pick-up.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Plus Two with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just what you need for a hostel really! Nice staff, clean rooms, quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints.

    Room and shared areas like kitchen and bathrooms were clean, beds were quite comfortable. Location was okay, at a short walking distance to the city centre and in front of a shopping mall.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone clogged the bathroom toilet with their sanitary pads

    Near the train station, clean, safe, spacious dorm rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    staff and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Ensuite.
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No plug sockets near beds, shower door didnt shut 100% so bathroom got a bit wet. Kitchen was packed and despite staffs efforts to keep it clean, got dirty pretty quickly. Not enough equipment available so had to wait a couple hours to cook!

    The pool was nice. Private rooms were tidy and spacious. Good storage space for food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    A safe and secure place to stay and base yourself in the heart of Cairns Central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What is there not to like, travel is about both positive and negative experiences.

    Location is excellent and opposite the major shopping centre “Cairns Central”. Easy walking distance to the Casino - Lagoon - Night Markets - Library - Reef Terminal and Rusty’s Market. Kitchen and cooking facilities are awesome with loads of fridge space and cook tops. The community shelf for all to share and enjoy is an excellent idea. Swimming pool a relaxing place to rest and soak up the Queensland sun. The friendliness and helpfulness of the reception and housekeeping staff is what makes a great place home away from home.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    I loved the vibe here, didn’t feel pressured to socialise at any point. But found it hard to sleep a lot of the time bec
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doors in the rooms slam shut very loud and i was unable to sleep through every time someone would come in or out.

    Shower and bathroom facilities were amazing but many of the kitchen gas hobs don’t work so even though the kitchen is big it can get slightly crowded.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would prefer having charging spots close to the bed and curtains to have more privacy.

    The property had a good location. The showers had hot water and a good water preassure. The kitchen was well equiped as well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast didn't look great for the price. Why don't Aussie hostels have curtains around their bunks? No plugs by beds

    Nice hostel with a good mix of ages. Good facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    One of the best "cheap" choices in Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little bit tiny and even if it was worth it, I still find it expensive for what it is.

    The structure of the hostel was really cozy and beautifull. You have pool and the kitchen was huge with a lot of amenities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Fair enough for the price, very good that is silent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    They threw out my things because it was undated, they could at least put it on the comunal shelf, threw everything undated is kind of big waste The study room was very small, sometimes I couldnt use because it was full The comunal spaces could have more chairs with back support The room was very small and de wardrobes didnt help, they could invest in better suport for puting away the things

    Location, silence, kitchen facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    great stay, very clean and comfy room, kitchen facilities very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Ensuite.
    • Stayed 1 night

    the contact and guidance regarding the late check it might have been a little clearer. IT was hard to contact yha and speak to someone on the phone to give us reassurance regarding check in so late.

    clean room, large comfy bed, air con and great kitchen facilities, catered for our very late check in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Good for a stay in central Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be quite noisy from the yard, but does generally quiet down at a reasonable hour. It seems like a popular place, which we suffered a bit from on arrival day, as check-in and luggage room was quite busy.

    Good location within walking distance to everything. Has pool and many places to chill outside in the yard. A/C in the room is a big plus. Kitchen was nice, although also a bit crowded. Bathroom to room ratio was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To make the bed, I arrived very late at the hostel and the girls were already sleeping, so I couldn’t do it because it would have made too much noise. I had to sleep as it was. It would have been easier if the bed had already been made.

    The place is very cozy and beautiful, with many common areas

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Check in/check out took a long time as there weren't enough staff on reception.

    The room was clean and beds were super comfortable (probably the best I have had in a hostel dorm). The water pressure was great, air con worked fine, staff were constantly cleaning the kitchen too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is too hard for my taste.

    How near everything is.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast simple

    location, clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Clean, Tidy & Spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Long walk outside to toilet / showers Toilets SUPER hot and humid (I know its carins but more ventilation would have been nice) The Non-Stick pans need binning, scratched to death and Teflon flaking off into food. Get some normal frying pans. No plugs / lights beside bed and only 4 sockets for an 8 bed dorm.

    Clean spacious room Nice communal areas Pool and loungers Good Location Friendly staff Clean and tidy Well equipped kitchen Excellent aircon Lockers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Really good youth hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you are travelling with your own car, it can be tricky to find a parking spot for the all day if you don't want to pay.

    Good location, the staff was very nice, the kitchen was big and there were a lot of space to store the food and to cook ! Everything was clean (rooms, kitchen, bathroom). It was a really good stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are quite uncomfortable

    Central

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfy and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location a bit off the main street when walking home at night Some kids staying there would prefer adults only Reception very busy at times and only one person working Girl at reception did not have any extra knowledge about tours when I asked for help she just picked up the brochures and read them to me which I could have just done myself!

    Ensuite bathroom was clean, beds were comfy, quiet at night

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The futons could beba bit better

    The location, and the cleaning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, sociable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could've been a little more spacious, but we were 2 female friends and so this may not be much of an issue for a couple or a single person.

    Friendly staff Facilities were really good, kitchen, very clean bathroom, co working room, seating areas. Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

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