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7.2

1,724 reviews

The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers

Cnr Spence & Sheridan Sts, Cairns, 4870, QUEENSLAND, Australia

Reservations:

+1 (888) 385-8465

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Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers is a 2-star stay in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, just 0.6mi from the city center. Located at the corner of Spence Street and Sheridan Street (Cnr Spence & Sheridan Sts), this budget-friendly base is easy to reach after a day of tropical adventures.

Guest reviews number 1,724, reflecting a steady stream of travelers sharing their experiences. Amenities include a restaurant, adults only, free wifi, air conditioning, a bar, tour desk, terrace, non-smoking rooms, and a garden.

From a shady terrace to a leafy garden, the vibe centers on simple comfort and social energy, making this Cairns spot a breezy stop on Queensland’s coast.

On-site dining features The Jack, the on-site restaurant, and a bar for evening unwinds. Payment options include cash, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Eftpos, making settling up straightforward after tropical Cairns adventures.

From a shady terrace to a leafy garden, the vibe emphasizes simple comfort and social energy—a breezy budget-friendly stop on Queensland’s coast. The setup includes adults-only spaces, free WiFi, air conditioning, a tour desk, a terrace, and non-smoking rooms for relaxed travel.

Room options range from Bed In Dormitory (including a Female Only dorm) to Deluxe Rooms with 2 Twin Beds, and rooms with Shared Bathrooms. With about 1,724 guest reviews, this Cairns spot sits roughly 0.6mi from the city center, offering a straightforward base for exploring Queensland.

Closest airports

Cairns International Airport

3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Rooms

Twin Room in The Jack Backpackers

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Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

x3

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The twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Basic Twin Room shared bathroom (age limit 18 - 35) in The Jack Backpackers

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Shower

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The air-conditioned twin room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

Basic 4 bed mixed dormitory (age limit 18 - 35) in The Jack Backpackers

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Bed In Dormitory

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Shower

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This bed in dormitory has a tile/marble floor, air conditioning and washing machine.

Basic Double Room shared bathroom (age limit 18 - 35) in The Jack Backpackers

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Room, Shared Bathroom

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Shower

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The air-conditioned double room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in The Jack Backpackers

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Bed In Dormitory, Female Only

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Shower

More details

This bed in dormitory features air conditioning, washing machine and tile/marble floor.

Basic Double Room shared bathroom (age limit 18 - 35) in The Jack Backpackers

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

x3

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Deluxe Room

x3

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Guest reviews

7.2

1,724 reviews

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Points of Interest Around The Jack Backpackers

Attractions

Rusty's Markets

0.1mi

Green Island

0.4mi

Michaelmas Cay

0.4mi

Great Barrier Reef

0.4mi

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

0.4mi

Cairns Aquarium

0.5mi

Cairns Botanic Gardens

2.3mi

Centenary Lakes

2.3mi

Barron Gorge National Park

11.5mi

Kuranda

11.8mi

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

11.9mi

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

14.3mi

Lake Barrine

23.9mi

Atherton Tablelands

24mi

Granite Gorge Nature Park

29.2mi

Restaurants

Amenities of The Jack Backpackers

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Stay rules - The Jack Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property