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JJ's Backpackers Hostel

Hostel | 11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, Australia 4870

85.6% Overall Rating

204 out of 232 customers would recommend this property

Recent review (15/02/2013)

Malin Paalsdatter Svenske thinks…

"Excellent staff, very helpful and always with a smile! Nice little pool and other common areas, clean! It's a 20 minute walk from the city centre, but they run their own little shuttle bus back and…"

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Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Car Parking
  • Self-catering Facilities
  • No curfew
  • Games room
  • Secure lockers
  • Lounge area
  • Internet / Wi-Fi
  • Safety deposit
  • 24 hour hot showers
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Washing machines
  • Fax
  • Bicycle hire
  • Laundry service
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Wake-up calls
  • BBQ area
  • Common area / room
  • Communal kitchen
  • Internet access in public areas
  • Outside area
  • Television room

Purchasable Extras

  • Airport Pickup USD 4.82
  • Towel USD 1.93

What's Included

  • Luggage Room
  • Breakfast
  • Linen

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival (local time). Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.

Check-In/Out Details

Earliest check-in: 7:00
Latest Check-out: 10:00

Group booking?

Group of 15 or more traveling to Cairns?

Contact us directly

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Overview

Awarded "Best staff 2012 & 2013 JJ's Backpackers one of the few remaining small hostels in Cairns. This owner/operated hostel is famous for its friendly, helpful staff and relaxed chilled atmosphere. Bright, clean and all you should need for a safe and comfortable stay. Read more

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Shared Rooms Help! A shared room (typically a dorm) is a bedroom which you share with other people from the property. The number of beds in a room is shown in the room name, e.g. ‘5 Bed Dorm’, and you can book as many as you need. Some properties have male only dorms and female only dorms.

4 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

3 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

3 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

5 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

4 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering
Private Rooms Help! A private room is a room that is not shared with other people from the property – in other words, you book and pay for all the beds in the room. If you are traveling alone, for example, but want to book a double room, you must pay for two people in order to book the whole room.

Budget Double (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

Budget Twin (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

Budget Single (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

Double (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

Twin (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

Single (Shared bathroom)

Breakfast included, Dinner included, Self-catering

About JJ's Backpackers Hostel

Are you are looking for a hostel that is large enough to meet new friends but small enough to get that personal touch? Then JJ's is for you.
We are located a short stroll to the city, conveniently close to shops, pubs, supermarkets and internet cafes and gym.
A choice of small dorms, doubles, twins and single rooms available, all including very comfortable beds with all bed linen provided. We also offer breakfast and dinner in the price!

Fantastic, helpful staff with many years of local and interstate knowledge for all your travel needs.

“All you can eat” BBQ, pizza and quiz nights. Kitchen, laundry, pool, free off street parking, tour desk, free pack storage & security deposit are just some of the facilities here at JJ’s.

We’ll help you save those extra $ so book now for your JJ's pick up.

Free buffet breakfast daily - free tea/coffee all day - free hot evening meal daily - free bus/train pick up* - discounted tour booking office - free luggage storage - free safety deposit - sparkling tropical pool - movie nights - table tennis table - BBQ facilities - laundry - fresh linen supplied - fully equipped kitchen - secure off street parking - free tour advice - air-conditioning upon request - a safe place to stay with lots of fun!!

JJ's provides modern facilities to ensure you enjoy your Nth Qld holiday adventure in comfort.

JJ's operates a comprehensive Tour Booking Service offering discounted tours and adventures in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland.

Our experienced Staff will give you honest advice on local tours, transport options, where and what to see and do in Cairns and North Queensland.


JJ's, where you do really feel at home.

Accommodation Information

JJ's offers clean, spacious dorms which are only 3 or 4 share. Private double, twin and single rooms are also available all with new and comfortable spring mattresses. All bed linen is included. All rooms have ceiling fans with air-conditioned rooms also available on request.
Rooms are not en-suite, however bathrooms are private (no shower blocks). So, once you have locked the door, it is all yours.

Location Information

Situated in a quiet street just 2 blocks from the Esplanade and a short stroll to the city. Conveniently located close to supermarket, gym, internet cafe, pubs, takeaways and public transport.
Tour bus pick ups are available directly from the hostel.
Free tour transfers and early breakfast with all tours booked with the JJ's Tour Desk

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