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JJ's Backpackers Hostel

11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 740 517 642
8,4
Very good
based on 300 reviews
300 reviews
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Overview

JJs Backpackers Hostel is located in Cairns North and provides a range of premium amenities including free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service. It also offers an outdoor pool, bicycle rental and a 24-hour reception.

The hostel has 27 rooms and has been recently refurbished. There are also a range of outdoor activities on offer, such as horse riding, snorkeling and fishing.

JJs Backpackers Hostel provides rooms equipped with a hair dryer.

Cairns Airport and Cairns Convention Centre are a quick drive from the hostel. Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino are also nearby.

8,4
Very good rating
Based on 300 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at JJ's Backpackers Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bicycle hire
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

General

  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of JJ's Backpackers Hostel

8.4
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300 verified ratings
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Location

11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Hospital0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade1.3 km
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive1.5 km
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court1.6 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon1.7 km
  • Cairns Central1.7 km
  • Cairns Railway Station1.7 km
  • Marlin Marina1.9 km
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel2 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome2 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal2 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino2.1 km

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Check in anytime after 7:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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FAQs when booking at JJ's Backpackers Hostel

  • Where is JJ's Backpackers Hostel located?

    JJ's Backpackers Hostel is located at 11-13 Charles Street, 1,4 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Hospital is the closest landmark to JJ's Backpackers Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at JJ's Backpackers Hostel?

    Check-in time is 7:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at JJ's Backpackers Hostel.

  • Does JJ's Backpackers Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, JJ's Backpackers Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is JJ's Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

    JJ's Backpackers Hostel is 2,7 km from Cairns. JJ's Backpackers Hostel is 123,9 km from Bloomfield.

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Distance to airport

10,0
1,4 km
Cairns
3,1 km

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