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The Jack Backpackers | Hostel in Cairns

7.2 (1782 Reviews) |   107 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Cairns Central Business District Hostel | The Jack Backpackers

107 Bedroom Hostel in Cairns Central Business District, Cairns

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. The Jack Backpackers is a International Youth Hostel and only accepts bookings with a valid International passport. Credit card will be required upon check-in. All Dorms are exclusively available for International guests. Private rooms are available for non internationals guests. 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: Ocean View, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 1782 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 107 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this RBO place in Cairns. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Jack Backpackers in Cairns is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Jack Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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52-54 Spence Street, Cairns, 4870, Australia

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

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
Eileen-F
Jul 24, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Australia
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Nice location and very convenient to everywhere we plan to visit.
Negative: There are tourists talking loudly in the kitchen outside the room after 10 pm even 11 pm, which affects sleep.
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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

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Budget Double Room

Bathroom

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

General

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 9 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

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

General

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

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this The Jack Backpackers pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Jack Backpackers?

Check-in time for The Jack Backpackers starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Jack Backpackers have a swimming pool?

No, this The Jack Backpackers does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Jack Backpackers?

Best-rates for the The Jack Backpackers starts from $50 per night with includes Ocean View, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, TV, View, Bar, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Oceanfront, Guest Services, Entertainment, Kitchen with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Jack Backpackers a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Jack Backpackers wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Jack Backpackers has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Jack Backpackers?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Jack Backpackers indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Jack Backpackers?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Jack Backpackers are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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