Queensland
CairnsNomads Esplanade backpackers hostel - Cairns, Australia
The best hostel location in central Cairns
Stay in the centre of Cairns at Esplanade Backpackers Hostel, the best located hostel in town! Directly opposite Cairns Lagoon, and just a short boat ride to the Great Barrier Reef. Our backpackers hostel is designed for travellers who want to relax & have fun without breaking the budget -save your money for diving & sailing.
Our in house travel agency specializes in providing backpackers with great deals and loads of information on, travel, tours and activities around the Cairns region and Australia. Book your sailing, PADI scuba diving courses, reef trips, east coast packages, west coast packages and onward accommodation with us. You will not be disappointed with our efficient, professional and friendly service.
It really is the closest hostel to the reef!
Check out our Cairns Destination Guide for ideas on what to do and where to eat and drink in Cairns
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Our well established modern resort offers everything you could ask for in a backpackers hostel
- FREE breakfast
- FREE dinner
- TV Lounge with cable TV
- Swimming pool
- Communal kitchens
- Courtyard
- Laundry
- FREE airport pick-up
- FREE airconditioning
- Friendly travel desk
- Luggage storage
- Global Gossip Hi speed Internet & WiFi
The Best Cairns Hostel location
Located right across the road from the famous Esplanade Lagoon on the waterfront in central Cairns, Nomads Esplanade has the best hostel location town!
Nomads Esplanade Backpackers is in the entertainment heart of Cairns
There's always something going on at the Esplanade Backpackers. Relax in the garden, watch Cable TV in our lounge, or join in our nightly backpacker activities. Check the entertainment board or talk to any of our friendly staff for more information.
Movie Nights, BBQs, Travel Talks, Group Entry to Night Clubs and Games in the Courtyard are just a few of the exciting activities we provide.
Nomads Esplanade offers some of the best hostel rates in Cairns
- FREE Breakfast
- FREE Dinner
- FREE Airport Shuttle pickup
- Aircon, linen included
- 8 & 6 Share dorms with ensuite
- 4 share, Twins, Singles and Doubles - Shared Bathrooms
- Secure storage area
Groups welcome - Find out more about Cairns Group Accommodation
| Nightly Rate | Weekly Rate | |||
| Room Type | Mad member | non-member | Mad member | non-member |
| 6 bed female ensuite | $20 | $22 | $120 | $132 |
| 8 bed ensuite | $18 | $20 | $108 | $120 |
| 4 bed dorm | $22 | $24 | $132 | $144 |
| Single room | $30 | $35 | $180 | $210 |
| Twin room | $40 | $45 | $240 | $270 |
| Double room | $45 | $50 | $270 | $300 |
Rates are subject to change due to active specials, peak/off peak seasons and special events. Please see specials tab or contact hostel for more information.
We go out of our way to provide some of the best deals and special offers available.
FREE breakfast! - As if our accommodation rates weren't enough, we throw in a free light breakfast every day.
FREE Airport Pickup -

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Contact Esplanade
Email: info@nomadsesplanade.com
Address: 93 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870
International: +61 7 4041 0378
FREECALL: 1800 NOMADS (666237)




