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

Wanna Stay?

8.171 Hostelworld reviews
Dorm beds from€23Privates from€35
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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.

  • Atmosphere7.4
  • Security7.4
  • Cleanliness6.9
  • Staff8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Value8.3
  • Facilities8.9

🎁 What you get

  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 🧳Free luggage storage
  • 🔐Free lockers
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 😴Late checkout
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage

📍 Location

72-74 Grafton St, Wanna Stay Backpackers, Cairns · 210 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–16:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00
  • 🔞 Age limits apply
  • 🌙 Curfew

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FAQ

Is Wanna Stay? 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 7.4/10.

How much is a bed at Wanna Stay??+

Dorm beds from €23 a night, private rooms from €35, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Wanna Stay? from the centre of Cairns?+

210 m from the city centre, at 72-74 Grafton St, Wanna Stay Backpackers.

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

Check-in from 14:00 until 16:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Wanna Stay? good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 8.1/10 from 71 reviews, with security 7.4 and cleanliness 6.9; its lowest score is cleanliness (6.9).

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.