JJ's Backpackers Hostel (Cairns): See 55 Reviews and 15 Photos

Also Known As:: JJ's Backpackers Hostel Cairns, Queensland

Address: 11 - 13 Charles Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

Phone Number:

Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #9 of 81 Speciality lodging in Cairns

Price range (per night): $48 - $62

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Hostelbookers Awards for Excellence "Best Staff Oceania" 2012 & 2013! One of the few smaller hostels in Cairns, JJ's offers a friendly, social atmosphere and fantastic service. This owner/operated hostel is perfect for meeting people, having fun and has that family feel you are looking for. Breakfast & dinner, all bed linen is provided and dorms are only 3 or 4 share! Doubles, twins & singles available and a free courtesy bus, train and city pick up! Secure off street parking also available for those self-drivers. All you will need for a safe and comfortable stay whilst in Cairns. JJ's operates a comprehensive Tour Booking Service offering discounted tours and adventures. Local, experienced Staff will give you honest advice on tours, transport options, where and what to see and do in Cairns, Queensland and the rest of Australia. Other services available at JJ's include; * WIFI * Fully equipped kitchen & BBQ facilities * Swimming Pool & Table Tennis * Games, DVDs, TV room & Book Swap * Air Conditioning for summer * Blankets for winter * Mobile, Internet & Phone card Recharge * Photocopy, printing & faxing * Laundry * Towels ($2 hire) * Free Safety Deposit & Backpack Storage* Hairdryer * Free tea & coffee. Close to Esplanade, gym, supermarket, takeaways and pub. ... more less

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Maria155_13

Dunedin, New Zealand

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“"Clean,comfortable, quiet and friendly"”

Reviewed 11 June 2013

Super clean, comfortable and tidy!The staff and managers very friendly and helpful. Especially Jordon on reception who booked all my tours for me. Free breakfast,dinner and town shuttle service makes for excellent value! I would definitely recommend this hostel,

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Jonny L

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

1 review

“Giddy up JJ's!!”

Reviewed 8 June 2013

I've stayed multiple times now at JJ's and always look forward to going back. The most relaxing and non-hostile hostel in Cairns. It's small yeah but you want that when backpacking or looking for bed for a few nights. The tour desk is run really well and never short of advise and some banter. Shuttle bus is awesome and the... More

Nicole546829

Berlin, Germany

“Homely hostel”

BEST hostel in Cairns. I stayed there the first time in January 2012 and when I got back to Cairns I chose JJ's Backpackers again and ended up staying there for almost 5 months. The managers care about you and help you with everything you need. At that time I was desperate to find a job in Cairns and they... More

Brimhole

“Best hostel , not only in cairns but whole of the east coast !!!”

Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

Fantastic ! Where do I start , me and my girlfriends first destination in Australia . We booked online for a two week stay and ended up staying for 2month !! Being 1st time travellers we were made to feel really welcome and we couldn't of asked for more from the staff , jjs provided the best deals on all... More

Pommieaussie1981

Senior Contributor

28 reviews

19 hotel reviews

Reviews in 20 cities

13 helpful votes

“Friendly hostel”

Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

Bit far out but free shuttle service, friendly and helpful staff. Basic rooms but all you need, great price, free breakfast. Stayed a few times and recommended also. Nice and quiet which makes a change from other hostels.

You are a super star for adding your comments, thank you! We are only 15 minutes walk to the city centre but remember our super duper shuttle bus is always available if you don't fancy the walk. It is great that you stayed with us a few times too, thank you, we love you we do! More

tom w

Sydney, Australia

5 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Best Hostel in Cairns”

Reviewed 20 May 2013

Really cant fault JJ's for anything but the icing on the cake is the staff. The most friendly team and owners you could hope to stay with. Dinner nights, great guests and good facilities. Free ride's into town, pick ups from the airport and activity evenings planned. I've been to hostels all over Australia and New Zealand and this one... More

YEAH!!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for your AMAZING review. We have owned JJ's for 10 years and still love every second of it!!! It really makes us so happy and proud of our little hostel especially when we get feedback like this. We are glad we could make your time in Cairns special! Thank you x More

Luisa A

Cairns

2 reviews

“Best Hostel Ever!”

Reviewed 14 May 2013

I've had an incredible time at JJ's, a very relaxed atmosphere, GREAT staff! Fire shows and BBQ's organised by reception, and a free ride into town! A little bit further away from the CBD, but I like that its not right in the city, gives it that chilled out vibe. Overall one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at,... More

Ha Ha, thank you for your review and comments. We love it that your Mum will be coming to stay with us too. We will make sure we look after her for you ;o) Cheers n beers x More

Matteo F

Trento, Italy

“Live in Cairns”

Reviewed 17 April 2013

I stayed there for a week or more. I felt very very well. Friendly people, good accomodation, clean and comforteble. They helped me about organisation my trip and was so beautifull. If I'll go back in Cairn, in the future, i'llgo in JJ's!!

It was a pleasure to meet you and we really appreciate you adding your review on Tripadvisor, thank you. We are happy you had a great time at JJ's and that you was happy with the overnight reef trip we recommended :o) Safe travels and please keep in touch, love from the JJ's team x More

2012travelbugs

Contributor

11 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

4 helpful votes

“Lovely Staff lovely hostel”

Reviewed 22 March 2013

We stayed here initially for 5 nights but ended up staying for 9!!This was a lovely place to stay, staff helped with trips and ideas and suggested othet hostels for our future adventure.We had a twin room shared bathroom.Cleaned every day!(bathroom).Breakkie was included which is normally cereal and toast and tea n coffee.Not far from the shops,esplanade and lagoon area.We... More

Yeay!!! Thank you for sharing your experience at JJ's, it really is appreciated! We are happy you had a great stay with us and enjoyed your trips we recommended :o) Safe travels x More

florencemarion

Zurich, Switzerland

12 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

2 helpful votes

“Love this place, never wanted to leave!”

Reviewed 7 March 2013

we arrived in cairns late night and took accidentally the wrong hostel shuttle bus so we landed at jj's backpacker and we couldn't have had more luck!!! the rooms are biiiiiiig (we stayed in a 5bed dorm and had plenty of space), the bathrooms and kitchen are always clean and the staff is so friendly and helpful, they planned with... More

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We are soooo glad you stayed with us and happy you had a great time. Five share is the biggest dorm we have, all the others are only 3 or 4 share and also have plenty of room, you never know when a backpack explosion is due :o) It is really appreciated that you... More

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