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Temple Backpackers

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light fixture. - Temple Backpackers (Cairns)
Close to Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Temple Backpackers provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light fixture.

Shared Dormitory (Mixed Male and Female)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light fixture.

Shared Dormitory (Female Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light fixture.

Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns, Temple Backpackers is in the city center. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are worth checking out. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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8A Minnie St, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.
    Cairns Esplanade
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A train carriage with red seats and windows.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.
    Cairns Night Markets
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    15 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Muddy's Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Villa Romana
    11 min walk
  • La Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Atrium
    8 min walk
  • Splash Seafood Restaurant
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's SMS Message mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 300 per person, per week

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Towels fee: AUD 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Temple Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Temple Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Temple Backpackers located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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