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Nomads Esplanade backpackers hostel - Cairns, Australia

The best youth hostel location in central Cairns

Stay in the centre of Cairns at Esplanade Backpackers Hostel, the best located youth hostel in town! Directly opposite Cairns Lagoon, and just a short boat ride to the Great Barrier Reef. Our backpackers hostel is designed for travellers who want to relax & have fun without breaking the budget -save your money for diving & sailing.

Our in house travel agency specializes in providing backpackers with great deals and loads of information on, travel, tours and activities around the Cairns region and Australia. Book your sailing, PADI scuba diving courses, reef trips, east coast packages, west coast packages and onward accommodation with us. You will not be disappointed with our efficient, professional and friendly service.

It really is the closest hostel to the reef!

 

Our well established modern resort offers everything you could ask for in a backpackers hostel


  • TV Lounge with Sky TV
  • Swimming pool
  • Modern communal kitchen
  • FREE airport pickup
  • FREE air conditioning
  • Travel & Information centre
  • Secure luggage storage
  • Global Gossip Internet Lounge

The best located youth hostel in town..

Whether you want to relax in the youth hostel's garden, watch Sky TV in our lounge, or join in our nightly backpacker activities, we've got what you need to enjoy the tropics on the cheap. 24 hour check-in available,

The Best Cairns Hostel location

Located right on the waterfront in central Cairns, Nomads Esplanade has the best youth hostel location town!

Nomads Esplanade Backpackers is in the entertainment heart of Cairns

There's always something going on at the Esplanade Backpackers. Relax in the youth hostels garden, watch Sky TV in our lounge, or join in our nightly backpacker activities. Check the entertainment board or talk to any of our friendly staff for more information.

Make sure you check out Esplanade Backpackers' Morbid Monday Movie Night. Mad Members go into a prize draw for a free upgrade to a private room or a free nights accommodation.

Or join in the monthly BBQ and go into the draw to win a free trip! (Details available at the hostel.)


  • Morbid Movie Monday - 8pm (Free popcorn!)
  • Travel Tuesday - 6pm $1 pizza, $1 soda
  • Wednesday Pub Quiz - Rhinobar
  • Thursday - Angel Massage, Goon & Cheezels; then ladies night at Rhinobar
  • Friday - BBQ's Mad parties, different every week
  • Sunday - Movies at 11am to chill after Sat night

Nomads Esplanade offers some of the best youth hostel rates in Cairns


  • Dorms 10, 8 & 4 share
  • 8 Bed dorms with ensuite
  • Twins & Doubles
  • Fully air-conditioned
  • Security Card room access
  • Secure storage area
  • Free clean linen

Groups welcome - Find out more about Cairns Group Accommodation

Nightly Rate Weekly Rate
Room Type Mad member non-member Mad member non-member
8 bed ensuite $16 $20 $98 $126
6 bed ensuite $18 $22 $112 $140
4 bed dorm $20 $24 $126 $154
Single room $40 $45 $240 $270
Twin room $50 $55 $300 $330
King room $60 $65 $360 $390

Rates are subject to change due to active specials, peak/off peak seasons and special events. Please see specials tab or contact hostel for more information.

We go out of our way to provide some of the best deals and special offers available.

Stay 4 pay for only 3! - Pay for 3 nights in any room type and get one night FREE*

FREE breakfast! - As if our accommodation rates weren't enough, we throw in a free light breakfast every day.

1 night FREE accommodation - Book 6 nights in a dorm or double accommodation and get the 7th night for FREE. That's a saving of 15% on the normal price!*

FREE Airport Pickup - That's in addition to the Free shutle shuttle bus that runs hourly into town.

*These offers are not available through internet bookings. Sorry for the inconvenience


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Contact Esplanade

Email: info@nomadsesplanade.com

Address: 93 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870

International: +61 7 4041 0378

FREECALL: 1800 175 716

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