The Jack Backpackers
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.
- Atmosphere7.0
- Security9.0
- Cleanliness7.0
- Staff9.0
- Location9.0
- Value8.0
- Facilities7.0
🎁 What you get
- ❄️Air-con
- 🍹Bar
- 🔥BBQ
- 🎲Board games
- 🛋️Common room
- 📶Free Wi-Fi
- 🍳Kitchen
- 🧺Laundry
- 🔐Lockers
- 🧳Luggage storage
- 🌴Terrace
- 🎱Pool table
- 🍜Restaurant
- 🌇Social balcony
- 🗺️Tour desk
📍 Location
Corner Sherdian and Spence Streets, Cairns · 70 m from the centre
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📋 House rules
- 🔑 Check-in 14:00–19:00
- 👋 Check-out by 11:00
- 🔞 Age limits apply
- 🌙 Curfew from 23:00
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FAQ
Is The Jack Backpackers 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 7.0/10.
How much is a bed at The Jack Backpackers?+
Dorm beds from €9.43 a night, private rooms from €19, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.
How far is The Jack Backpackers from the centre of Cairns?+
70 m from the city centre, at Corner Sherdian and Spence Streets.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in from 14:00 until 19:00; check-out by 11:00.
Is The Jack Backpackers good?+
Hostelworld guests rate it 8.0/10 from 1,211 reviews, with security 9.0 and cleanliness 7.0; its lowest score is atmosphere (7.0).
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.