Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
Lowest prices per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ.
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⚡ The vibe, scored by guests
Hostelworld guests' category scores out of 10.
- Atmosphere8.7
- Security9.2
- Cleanliness8.5
- Staff9.3
- Location9.4
- Value8.6
- Facilities8.7
📅 What's on this week
Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (16 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.
- 🍻Sunday - Pool party and Wet T CompSun 11 Oct · 12:00 · regular
- 🍜10 Sunday RoastSun 11 Oct · 17:00 · regular
- 🍜10 Brisket BurgerMon 12 Oct · 17:00 · regular
- 🎤MIC DROP MONDAYSMon 12 Oct · 19:00 · regular
- 🍜10 Margherita PizzaTue 13 Oct · 17:00 · regular
- ✨Tuesday - Traffic Light PartyTue 13 Oct · 19:30 · regular
- ✨Wild West WednesdaysWed 14 Oct · 08:00 · regular
- 🍜10 Beef BurgerWed 14 Oct · 17:00 · regular
- 🍜10 Chicken SchnitzelThu 15 Oct · 17:00 · regular
- ✨Thursday - Ladies Night!Thu 15 Oct · 21:00 · regular
🎁 What you get
- 🕐24h reception
- ❄️Air-con
- 🍹Bar
- 🛋️Common room
- 🧳Free luggage storage
- 🔐Free lockers
- 📶Free Wi-Fi
- 🏋️Gym
- 🍳Kitchen
- 😴Late checkout
- 🧺Laundry
- 🔐Lockers
- 🧳Luggage storage
- 🏊Pool
- 🌴Terrace
- 🎱Pool table
- 💡Reading lights
- 🍜Restaurant
- 🗺️Tour desk
📍 Location
57 - 89 Grafton Street, Cairns · 170 m from the centre
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📋 House rules
- 🔑 Check-in 00:00–23:00
- 👋 Check-out by 10:00
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FAQ
Is Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns a party hostel?+
Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 3 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 8.7/10.
How much is a bed at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns?+
Dorm beds from €23 a night, private rooms from €71, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.
How far is Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns from the centre of Cairns?+
170 m from the city centre, at 57 - 89 Grafton Street.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in from 00:00 until 23:00; check-out by 10:00.
Is Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns good?+
Hostelworld guests rate it 8.9/10 from 4,530 reviews, with security 9.2 and cleanliness 8.5; its lowest score is cleanliness (8.5).
From Hostelworld's public listing, read 11 October 2026. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.