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The Jack Backpackers

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A room with a large black leather sofa, a red bean bag, and a television on the wall. - The Jack Backpackers (Cairns)
A small, narrow room with a bed, a shelf with a plant, a window with a view of buildings, and a red door. - The Jack Backpackers (Cairns)
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Located close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Marlin Marina, The Jack Backpackers provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A row of white sinks with chrome fixtures in a public restroom.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A row of white sinks with chrome fixtures in a public restroom.

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A narrow room with a bed, a window, a red door, and a small plant.

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns, is home to The Jack Backpackers. Cairns Museum and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barlow Park or Cazalys Stadium. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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52-54 Spence St, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • A train carriage with red seats and windows.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An industrial area with a large white building with a curved roof, surrounded by green fields and a body of water with boats.
    Cairns Convention Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.
    Cairns Night Markets
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.
    Cairns Marlin Marina
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    7 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crown Hotel
    5 min walk
  • Candy
    4 min walk
  • Jimmys Burger & Co
    3 min walk
  • Bellocale Italian Seafood Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Miroku -Japan's best bites
    4 min walk

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are recommended to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jack 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 The Jack Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Jack Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Jack Backpackers located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Night Markets and Reef Hotel Casino are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

7.0

Good