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The Village Cairns - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Cairns Esplanade

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Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $53
includes taxes & fees
$48 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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Private Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Premium King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Premium Quad Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1/7 Shields St, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) - 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
  • ‪Bang & Grind the Esplanade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wool Shed Char Grill & Saloon Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Village Cairns - Hostel

The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Also, this hostel is within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Marlin Marina. Fellow travelers 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 available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 2 percent 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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher 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.

Also known as

Freedom Cairns Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Freedom Cairns
The Village Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel
The Village Cairns - Hostel Cairns
The Village Cairns - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

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 to 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 onsite 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite 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.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Staff seem to not care about this place, the cleaning is surface and thick dust on vents, top of any surface. Floors and bathrooms were cleaned terribly, with thick ingrained dirt around the edges. Cracks tiles, some broken showers, 1 working tumble dryer out of 4, water damage in areas and paint falling off walls in the bed room which were cleaner then the communual areas but defiantly not clean. Staff beside 1 seemed rude and when I asked what the situation with the kitchen was as I have not been there before she said use a box and I couldn't find one as they are overfilled with several “staff” labeled boxes taking up multiple per person. They responded that, it wasn't their problem and I had to figure it out. They had somebags at the bottom which had to be removed as a message was sent to everyoneim not sure what those people did. The kitchen is incredibly dirty, no fresh tea towels available and old dirt almost every where. .the comunnal areas had some sofas which you could see the dirt build up on them. I felt like they didn't care or haven't for a long while. This place could be so much better but its just lacking management and quality staff. I hate to leave a bad review but it was gross. I would add photos but it won't let me
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air
Victoria, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jordan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Scary night, all I could hear was weird noise of group of guys trying to break in lock and yelling too much F word around.
BRAIRA, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you!
Rachael Jane, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zivile, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I love this area will be back when I back to carins
Kimb, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All the front desk staff I interacted with were very helpful, warm, and genuinely cared about my travel experience and were very resourceful with recommending places and things to try. I arrived at 12am and the manager on call was very kind to check me in. The room smelled of a melting pot of body odour though... I wish there was better ventilation and a window. The place had pretty much everything you would need. I think the bathrooms could be cleaner. The staff alone made my stay enjoyable and it was definitely worth the cheap stay.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ayesha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Gøril Iren, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very budget for 40$ a night. Would’ve liked curtains between beds
Owen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gøril Iren, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Central
Neil and Sonya, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Very good location in Cairns. The room was quite spartan and noisy.
Johan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Check in process took 40 mins so digital keys and online check in process wasn't fully operating/helpful for late at night (wasn't staffed 24/7 which is what the listing said. Well after paying for booking an email came saying no 24 hour front desk anymore (main reason I chose here). Pics in the hotel listing are misleading in that they show windows in rooms that appear to open towards outside of building like normal windows but they only face the hallway/common area. Floors in my solo room were not cleaned before I got here - many different hair types on floor - bloody gross. Ceiling fan very dirty also. Air conditioning split system unit is on but remote not available so can't adjust climate control. Square vent next to AC unit expels very warm air through a very dirty opening and it can't be controlled from room so overall the room was quite uncomfortable and stuffy. Who pumps warm air and unadjustable air-con air into a room simultaneously, in the tropics, during a heat wave?! Hotel says that they conduct daily housekeeping but this was not the case for my room (2 night stay). Small waste bin in room not emptied and it was full as by the door to room. Also, there is a patch of mold on the wall just below and to the right of air conditioning unit. Have taken pictures of all of this to show (if interested) that I am not exaggerating. Generally the complex is quite loud with large gaps at bottom of room doors allowing sound to echo across polished concrete floors
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Check in was great, friendly and quick. Only issue was coming back to the hostel at night when reception was closed, the app used to open the doors did not work. Rang the phone number but no answer. Another guest had the same issue until a third guest tried and the door opened. They rang back over an hour later once I was asleep. Had the other guest not been able to open the door, I would not have been able to get in. Yet the app worked to open the door to my room
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very central location but uber drivers are not familiar with the hostel. Select pick up or drop off area at different landmark such as Timezone, Woolworths or Art Gallery. Can be a bit noisy outside at night as expected with central locations
Kriselvie, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The private room we stayed in was clean and quiet. Check in was easy and front desk staff were always friendly. On our day of check out they let us store luggage for the day as we didn’t leave town until the evening which was a great help! The bathrooms ran out of paper products a few times and the bathrooms and kitchen were not the cleanest in comparison to other hostels along the east coast, but it was nothing too notable and overall we had a positive experience! The location is incredible and we were within walking distance of everything we could’ve hoped for, including pick up spots for day tours. Free breakfast included toast, coffees & teas. I would recommend this property and would say the highlights were the location and the quiet rooms.
Julia, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The facilities are quite good."
Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM