In the heart of Cairns, The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming vibe. With laundry facilities, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance nearby attractions are within easy reach. Enjoy helpful staff and concierge services that make you feel at home.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 11 min drive
Cairns Station - 9 min walk
Freshwater Station - 16 min drive
Redlynch Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Crepe - 2 min walk
Imm Thai Cafe - 2 min walk
Pho Street Cairns - 2 min walk
Prawn Star - 1 min walk
Bang & Grind the Esplanade - 2 min walk
About this property
The Village Cairns - Hostel
The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Also, Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
54 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Television in common areas
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Towels fee: AUD 3 per person, per night
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 20 February 2025 to 31 May 2025 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
The Village Cairns - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is The Village Cairns - Hostel currently open?
This property is closed from 20 February 2025 to 31 May 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does The Village Cairns - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Village Cairns - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Village Cairns - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Village Cairns - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Village Cairns - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Village Cairns - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Village Cairns - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Village Cairns - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
What's the area around The Village Cairns - Hostel like?
The Village Cairns - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Cairns Station and 2 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.
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The Village Cairns - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
Nice location and good room.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Great hostel option
Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Friendly staff helpfully, clean quite place not stinky felt quite modern, comfy bed pillow not so much but all in all good for what I needed.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
The best of this place is the staff always willing to help and solve every issue!
Constanza
Constanza, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
Great hostel at Cairns CBD. Clean, quiet with a great social space in the hallway. Highly recommended for solo travelers that enjoy mostly resting at night after a full day of activities.
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean.
Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel.
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Nice surroundings, easy walking access to everything, good friendly staff, safe, several tour agents around
Daniela
Daniela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
Very quiet, stayed in a 2 person room with my friend. Simple & clean. Bathroom was great…lots of showers & clean. Felt very safe. No parking, so try the parking garage on Lake St, $12/day.
Chelsea
Chelsea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you!
Rachael Jane
Rachael Jane, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 August 2024
I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
A very good backpacker type of place
In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much.
Robert L
Robert L, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 July 2024
I love this area will be back when I back to carins
Kimb
Kimb, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 October 2024
If you are booking a seperate room check details
Booked a room didn't notice there was no en suit bathroom, it's my fault probably. Also no window so it sort of feels like a box, but it was cheap secure and clean.
Mahmut Ayberk
Mahmut Ayberk, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
Paid extra for the premium king private room and spent the whole time listening to slamming doors. The shared bathroom for the premium rooms isn’t lockable so be prepared to walk in on people on the loo or in the shower! Staff are great and location is central and it’s probably great if you’re in a dorm and on a budget but personally I wouldn’t stay there again.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
12 June 2024
Very budget for 40$ a night. Would’ve liked curtains between beds
Owen
Owen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air
Victoria
Victoria, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
20 April 2024
Very good location in Cairns. The room was quite spartan and noisy.
Johan
Johan, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 September 2023
The staff were very friendly
Ilhan
Ilhan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2023
Staff were outstanding and position to everything was excellent
Greg
Greg, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2023
Location location location
Great location super central for all things cairns
Benjamin
Benjamin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2022
Great central location, airy and spacious.
Guy
Guy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2022
Great location and exceptional service. Rooms clean and quiet. I would definitely stay again.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 March 2024
My stay at The Village was wonderful, from the moment I checked in with Jonnie. He was super friendly and helped us at all times. Our trip to Cairns was to celebrate my mom's birthday, and I can say that we had a very pleasant experience. The place is quiet and well-maintained, exactly what is needed to relax and have a good time.
Skaren
Skaren, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2023
Can definitely recommend to others
Laisa
Laisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2022
My first stay in a backpackers that was clean and modern facilities great