The 1907 School of Arts building with palm trees in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Hostel in Cairns

Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

8.94,530 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel🏊 Pool📍 Most central in Cairns
Dorm beds from€23Privates from€71
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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.