The Jack Backpackers Hostel - Cairns

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The Jack Backpackers Hostel - Cairns
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Overview

Located in a central neighbourhood, the youth 2-star The Jack Backpackers Hostel Cairns indulges guests with live performances and a nightclub. Offering baggage storage, the hostel boasts a prime location only 1 km from Cairns Tropical Zoo.

Location

The Cairns accommodation is situated 5 minutes' walk from Rusty's Markets, within walking distance of such to entertainment venues as Cairns Marlin Marina. The local shopping options feature Cairns Night Markets (0.7 km) and T Galleria by DFS Duty Free Store (1.3 km). The hostel is 10 minutes by car from the flecker Cairns Botanic Gardens, while sport lovers will appreciate Lagoon Public Swimming Pool, located 13 minutes' stroll away.

Cairns airport is 10 km from The Jack Backpackers Hostel, and Spence Street at Grafton Street bus stop is around 700 metres away.

Rooms

Equipped with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some of the non-smoking rooms offer coffee/tea making equipment. Furnished with a work desk, some rooms also have a balcony and a lounge area.

Eat & Drink

You can enjoy evenings in the lounge bar. BaristA Sista cafeteria is a stroll from the Cairns hostel.

Leisure & Business

There are such sports activities as snorkelling, diving, and billiards.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-19:00
from 09:00-11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
is available in for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:107
Former name
Shenannigans
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Rooms and availability

Budget Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Bunk beds1 King-size bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Adults only
Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

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

Room features

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

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about The Jack Backpackers Hostel

💵 Lowest room price 28 C$
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 7.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cairns International Airport, CNS

Location

Address
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52-54 Spence Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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52-54 Spence Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Market
Rusty's Markets
120 m
Museum
The Cairns Museum
440 m
52-54 The Esplanade
Cairns Cenotaph
530 m
The Esplanade
1876 Landing Party
520 m
1/47 Shields St
Bones and Jones
220 m
Gallery
Samurai Gallery Australia
360 m
Shop 4
Underart Gallery
320 m
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
350 m
Gallery
Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns
490 m
Wooroonooran Bartle Frere
Josephine Falls
160 m
58 Lake St Suite 3-4
Foot and Body Massage
310 m
Shopping Area
Orchid Plaza
310 m
Shopping Area
T Galleria by DFS
400 m
Park
Anzac Park
640 m
Shopping Area
Oceana Walk Arcade
160 m
5D Sheridan St
Cairns District Court
180 m
Restaurant
Haru
120 m
Restaurant
The Mouth Trap
120 m
Restaurant
Tiny's Juice Bar Cafe
130 m
Restaurant
Rusty's Juice Bar
130 m
Restaurant
Chicken Shed
140 m
Restaurant
La Creperie
150 m
Restaurant
Meldrum's Pies in Paradise
250 m
Restaurant
Cruze Coffee
290 m
Restaurant
Pete & Paulz Breaky Bar
230 m
Restaurant
Ganbaranba
280 m

Reviews of The Jack Backpackers Hostel

7.2 /10
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FAQ about The Jack Backpackers

Is there any public transport near the 2-star The Jack Backpackers Hostel hostel?
Yes, there is Spence Street at Grafton Street bus stop at a medium distance from the 2-star The Jack Backpackers Hostel hostel.
When is the check-in and check-out time at the hostel?
Guests of the hostel are expected to check in around 14:00 and check out till 11:00.
What is the price for a nights' stay at this Cairns hostel?
Starting from $21, you can enjoy a one-night stay at this Cairns hostel.
Which payment methods does The Jack Backpackers Hostel accept?
Guests can pay for the stay at The Jack Backpackers Hostel with such payment methods:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
Can we store our bags at the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel after the checkout?
Yes, the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel provides guests with luggage storage.
Which restaurants in the vicinity of the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel come highly recommended?
Guests of the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel can dine at BaristA Sista featuring Australian cuisine merely 12 minutes' walk away.
What are the room types offered by this youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel?
This youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel offers such room types as all Mixed Dorm pax, Ensuite Room, and Twin Room.
What kind of bathrooms does the property feature?
Shared bathrooms with a shower are provided in some of the rooms at the property.
Can guests use the swimming pool at the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel hostel?
The youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel hostel offers a a swimming pool for guests to relax and unwind.
Which business facilities are offered at this hostel?
Business travellers will find a desk and a photocopier at this hostel.
What interesting spots can I visit near the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel?
Highly rated landmarks near the youth The Jack Backpackers Hostel include Green Island (0.6 km), as well as Rusty's Markets, situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
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