The Jack Backpackers Hotel

52-54 Spence Street, Cairns, Australia - Heart of Cairns
6.9/10 · 1508 reviews

Featuring housekeeping service and a self-serve laundry for guests' convenience, the 107-room The Jack Backpackers Hostel Cairns is situated only a 10-minute walk from Cairns City Library.

Location

Cairns Convention Centre is fairly close to the youth hostel, while Cairns airport is 5 km away. Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard can be reached a mere 1.1 km from this hotel. The Jack Backpackers hostel boasts location not far from Cairns Night Indoor Markets.

Food & Drinks

Guests may find Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns restaurant just near this hostel. A kitchenette is offered in the Cairns accommodation. The property is located within 5 minutes' walk of Spence Street at Grafton Street bus stop and within 20 minutes' walk of Cairns Central train station. This Cairns hostel is popular for billiard and darts.

Why choose The Jack Backpackers Hotel Cairns

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  • Live music and entertainment weekly

  • Diverse dining options available

  • Central location next to attractions

  • Perfect for functions and events

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Adults only
  • Board games

Recreation

  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 19:00
Check-out:
from 09:00 until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 21 per night
Check-in 4 Nov 2026
Check-out 5 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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52-54 Spence Street, Cairns, Australia

 -  Heart of Cairns
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          From USD 21 per night
          Check-in 4 Nov 2026
          Check-out 5 Nov 2026
          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

          2

          Children:

          0
          All rates verified
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          Important information
          The Jack Backpackers
          Check-in:
          from 14:00 until 19:00
          Check-out:
          from 09:00 until 11:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no cots provided in a room.