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Welcome to The Jack Backpackers!

The Jack Backpackers is strictly for guests 18+. Is mandatory for all guests to present a valid passport and a valid credit card at check-in.

Reception Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. If you will be arriving after 7:00 PM, please contact us in advance to arrange a late check-in.

Check-in: From 2:00 PM
Check-out: By 11:00 AM

Please note that we are a licensed live music venue. Entertainment may be heard from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, particularly on weekends.

Located only 2 minutes from all the major shopping center's, city attractions, nightclubs, and the Lagoon! The Jack is the PERFECT place for travelers wanting to visit the GREAT BARRIER REEF and the DAINTREE RAINFOREST. Our travel desk offers great local knowledge

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
  • Age restriction

    Aged 18 to 35 at check-in

  • No children
  • Curfew

    Entry and exit to the property is restricted from 23:00–08:00

  • No smoking
  • No pets
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

7.6Very Good(1213)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    6.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    9.0
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    6.0
Summary of traveller reviews

The Jack Backpackers in Cairns offers a great location, close to the city centre and beach. Staff are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and communal areas, and the property can be very noisy due to the on-site bar, making it better suited for party-goers than those seeking quiet.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
9.1
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Gianna
Female, 18-24, Barbados
I seriously want to give a 10 and full stars across the board. The room was great and everything worked. The pub next door was expected as the hostel gives honest information about the noise. The music was great, so a few times I had trouble sleeping when I needed to because I was enjoying the music. The reason I couldn’t give complete positive is because they smoked right outside our room, which meant I could not enjoy sitting outside. I had to clean the shelves myself from heavy dust.
Stayed in Mar 2026
6.0
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Bradley
Male, 25-30, England
Facilities are really poor but you get what you pay for. Beds were comfy enough and the hostel reception was really kind and helped solve a noise issue immediately. Top location in Cairns so no complaints there. Major issues with cleanliness in the showers and communal bathroom.
Stayed in Mar 2026
6.0
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Lola
Couple, 18-24, England
Absolutely filthy disgusting hostel, rooms are vile, no curtains on dorms, facilities are very unclean, the entire place reeks. Good location close to airport and a mall. Staff were helpful and nice.
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Location

Corner Sherdian and Spence Streets, Cairns, Australia
0.1km from city centre