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🌴 Cairns' Friendliest Hostel

Your Home in Tropical Cairns

Family-owned and operated for 26 years. Central location, sparkling pool, free WiFi, and genuine hospitality — the perfect base for your Queensland adventure.

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26 Years Operating
31 Rooms
207 Sheridan Street
🌊 GBR Doorstep

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Castaways Pool
Dining Room
Balcony
Welcome Home

Feel at Home in the Heart of Cairns

We're not a giant chain — we're a family. Just steps from Cairns CBD, the Esplanade, and everything you need for the ultimate tropical Queensland experience.

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Outdoor PoolCool off any time
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Free WiFiFast & reliable NBN
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Full KitchenSelf-cater & save
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Free ParkingVan-friendly too
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Cinema RoomMovie nights on us
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Keypad Gate AccessUnique keypad access to front gate
Accommodation

Rooms & Rates

From budget-friendly shared rooms to private ensuites — all at prices that let you spend more on adventures.

Shared Dorm Room
Best Value

Shared Room (3–5 Sleeper)

Comfortable shared rooms with beds, fans, and air conditioning. Great for meeting fellow travellers.

From $30 /night per person
🛏 Beds & Linen ❄ Air Con 🔒 Keypad Gate Access
Private Double Room

Private Double / Twin Room

Your own private room with double or twin beds. Perfect for couples or friends travelling together.

From $75 /night
🛏 Private Room ❄ Air Con 🪟 Window/Fan
Single Room

Single Room

Your own space, your own rules. Ideal for solo travellers wanting privacy without sharing.

From $55 /night
🧍 Solo Perfect ❄ Air Con 🔒 Private
Ensuite Room
Premium

Private Room with Ensuite

Hotel-style comfort at backpacker prices. Private bathroom, double or triple beds, air conditioning.

From $100 /night
🚿 Own Bathroom ❄ Air Con 🛁 Premium

💡 Staying a week or more? Ask us about our discounted weekly rates — great value for working holiday visa holders and longer stays. Call 0466 272 077 or email info@castawaysbackpackers.com.au

What's Included

Everything You Need

All the essentials (and then some) to make your Cairns stay comfortable and fun.

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Outdoor Pool

Sparkling pool open daily — perfect for the Cairns heat

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Free WiFi

High-speed NBN internet throughout the property

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Full Kitchen

Two fully equipped kitchens — cook your own meals and save

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Cinema Room

Chill out in our dedicated movie lounge with big screen TV

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BBQ Area

Outdoor BBQ for afternoon cook-ups with new friends

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Free Parking

On-site parking at no extra cost — perfect for road trippers

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Laundry

Coin-operated washers and dryers on site

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Games Room

Pool table, darts, and spaces to hang out and socialise

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Common Areas

Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to relax and meet people

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Keypad Gate Access

Unique keypad access to front gate

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Storage

Luggage storage available for early arrivals and late departures

Castaways Family
26 Years of
Hospitality
Our Story

26 Years, One Family, One Cairns Home

Castaways Backpackers has been a beloved landmark at 207 Sheridan Street, Cairns North since 1998. What started as a passion project became one of Cairns' most trusted backpacker accommodation options — not because we're the biggest, but because we genuinely care.

We're a real family business. That means you'll always get a personal welcome, honest advice on where to go and what to do, and a genuine "home away from home" experience that big hotel chains simply can't offer.

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns is the gateway to some of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders. We've been helping travellers — especially working holiday makers — explore it all for over two decades.

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Family Owned
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Genuine Care
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Local Knowledge

What Our Guests Say

Travellers from all over the world have called Castaways home.

★★★★★

"Best value hostel in Cairns hands down. The pool is amazing, the staff are super helpful and it felt like a real home. Perfect for my working holiday."

AK
Anna K. Working Holiday, Germany
★★★★★

"Super central, clean, friendly owners. The pool is a lifesaver in the Cairns heat. I stayed for 6 weeks and felt totally at home from day one."

JM
James M. Extended Stay, UK
★★★★★

"Family-run and it shows. The place has real character, not like those bland chain hostels. Great location to explore the reef and rainforest. Will be back!"

SL
Sophie L. Short Stay, France
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Ready for Your Cairns Adventure?

Book now and lock in your spot. We fill up fast — especially in peak season!

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Find Us

Location & Contact

Central Cairns, walking distance to the Esplanade, shops, restaurants and night markets.

Get in Touch

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Address 207 Sheridan Street, Cairns North QLD 4870
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Phone (Reception) 0466 272 077
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Email info@castawaysbackpackers.com.au
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Payments Secure card payment accepted · Visa, Mastercard & EFTPOS