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Little Drifter Cairns

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Little Drifter Cairns Hostel in Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns Hostel in Cairns
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Little Drifter Cairns Hostel in Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns Hostel in Cairns
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8.4 / 10
Excellent(907 Ratings)

Hostel in Cairns

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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About this hostel

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.

Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services.

Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hostel's ticket service and tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Little Drifter Cairns . Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hostel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning.

Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

Amenities at Little Drifter Cairns

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared kitchen
Laundry services
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Cairns

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
22.7 mi
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
7.4 mi
The Australian Armour And Artillery Museum
7.3 mi
Babinda Boulders
29.6 mi

Available Rooms

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Early check-ins and late check-out requests will be accommodated upon request and based upon availability. Unauthorized early check-ins and late checkouts will incur a penalty fee.
House rules
  • Kids allowed, fees apply
  • No parties or events allowed without prior approval, fees apply
  • Must be 25 or older to rent

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vogo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vogo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vogo

    Ratings and reviews

    8.4 / 10
    Excellent(907 Ratings)
    10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
    Clean, elegant, well stocked. Happy to stay again.
    9.2 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
    This was my first time staying in a hostel, and I'm glad I chose Little Drifter. The location is amazing! You have McD and Woolies around the corner. Walk a little more to Cairns Central, bus stops, Rusty's Market and Esplanade. The bed comes with curtain for privacy and also a lamp. My only complain was there were some stains on my bedsheet and blanket. Toilet and showers were clean and very well thought during renovation. It's got plenty of hooks for you to hang your clothes, towel, toiletry bag etc. They also provide body wash in every shower. However, they don't provide hair dryer which would be really useful. I didn't use the kitchen much because it was always crowded during dinner time. I just used the microwave and utensils. The laundry room charged $6 for wash and $6 for dryer. You can also hang your laundry outside to dry but there's some risk to that eg rain or getting stolen. My roommates were all considerate and nice although we didn't really speak to each other. Overall the hostel was really clean and comfortable. Also there's no lifts so you gotta carry your luggage up and down the stairs. The male staff was kind enough to help me carry my big luggage when I checked in :)
    8.8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
    Centrally located and super easy to access everything in the city. The space was new and quite comfortable for a hostel.
    6 / 10Average·Feb 2026
    We were initially meant to stay 3 days at Gilligans, 3 days here. However, once checking into Gilligans we did check straight out due to state of room and guests. Booking another 3 days here. Overall the private room is good for couples, good AC and TV. Bathrooms were on the opposite side of the hall way. Bathrooms also extremely warm, showers ok in men’s. Women’s quite unclean, even though they are cleaned twice a day. Kitchen facilities ok, fridges quite dirty. Quite busy between. 5-7 with all hobs. A couple event nights were on, a taco night being one of them (5 dollars to pay though!). Very central, but Cairns in itself is quite rough so don’t expect good night life. 2nd half of our stay we were awoken by a staff member entering our room at 06:30 in the morning, clearly intoxicated. Then 2 hours later another member of staff entered to do housekeeping, even though do not disturb sign was on door. Following night the fire alarm then went off at 03:30 in the morning, and then 09:30 in the morning. Both false alarms. Staff who also work there are very loud after 10pm in the hall way, and from 08:30 in the morning when cleaning.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this hostel?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Little Drifter Cairns. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this hostel?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Little Drifter Cairns pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Little Drifter Cairns?

    We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, kitchen, and wifi/internet.

    What payment types are supported?

    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Some card brands may not be accepted if you are located in a country or using a currency they don't support.