Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
93A Esplanade, Cairns City Center, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Room Types
Available from Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Fri 17 Jul 2026
About This Hotel
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is the perfect choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cairns. Experience an urban escape in Cairns with a stay at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront, with its exceptional location right in the city center.
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hostel can arrange it before your check-in date. Shuttle services provided by the hostel make exploring Cairns even more convenient.
If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hostel's available parking, right on-site. Front desk services including luggage storage can assist with your needs. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? laundromat and laundry service offered at the hostel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hostel to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hostel provides a hair dryer and towels in some select rooms.
Dining and things to do
Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hostel. A night in at the hostel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions. Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen available here.
Recreational facilities at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront are designed for escape and relaxation. Fitness lovers who want to keep up their routine on vacation can drop in at the hostel's fitness facility. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the shared lounge and TV area.
Around the property
Take some time to explore Cairns during your stay at the hostel. Get fanatical at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon located 200 m away. During the season, you can buy tickets to see home games and cheer with the locals. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Green Island located 480 m away, a must-see for anyone visiting Cairns.
Reasons to stay here
Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 96% of the city's accommodation.
This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 94% of other options in the city.
This accommodation is highly rated for its staff and service, beating 94% of competition within the city.
What's Included
Check-in/Check-out
Facilities & Amenities
Highlights
880 meters to public transportation
Cairns Railway Station is within 880 meters
Located in heart of Cairns
This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings
Sights and Monuments
Esplanade Boardwalk
Location
93A Esplanade, Cairns City Center, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Guest Reviews
Excellent
Guest score out of 10
“The staff were so friendly and helpful, the location was perfect and the kitchen/chill area was great!”
— Lily , United Kingdom