Hostel in Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

8.8199 Hostelworld reviews

Dorm beds from€31Privates from€31

Lowest prices per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ.

⚡ The vibe, scored by guests

Hostelworld guests' category scores out of 10.

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (2 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

1/7 Shields St, Cairns · 420 m from the centre

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Is Little Drifter Cairns a party hostel?+

Not by our rule (Hostelworld's Fun & Party list plus party events or a 9.5+ atmosphere score with a bar). Guests score its atmosphere 7.8/10.

How much is a bed at Little Drifter Cairns?+

Dorm beds from €31 a night, private rooms from €31, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Little Drifter Cairns from the centre of Cairns?+

420 m from the city centre, at 1/7 Shields St.

What are the check-in and check-out times?+

Check-in from 14:00 until 23:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Little Drifter Cairns good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 8.8/10 from 199 reviews, with security 9.4 and cleanliness 8.4; its lowest score is atmosphere (7.8).

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.