Little Drifter Cairns Hostel

1/7 Shields Street, Cairns, Australia - Near the beach
8.0/10 ยท 465 reviews

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Little Drifter Cairns hostel is situated nearly 10 minutes' walk from Cairns City Library.

Location

The hostel boasts a convenient location only a few steps from sports attractions such as Lagoon Public Swimming Pool and provides easy access to Cairns Marlin Marina, which is 500 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Cairns hostel is just 1.4 km from Munro Martin Parklands. Guests can visit Muddy's Playground, an ideal spot for family time only 14 minutes' walk away.

Food & Drinks

Perrotta's at the Gallery restaurant is a stone's throw from this property. Other facilities offered at the hostel include an equipped kitchen. The 97-room Little Drifter Cairns hostel is right near the nearest bus stop Cairns.

Why choose Little Drifter Cairns Hostel

Select room

  • Free unlimited WiFi available

  • Two onsite pools for relaxation

  • Shared kitchen for guest use

  • Daily activities and events planned

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Design

  • Curtains

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:00
Check-out:
from 07:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 30 per night
Check-in 29 Oct 2026
Check-out 30 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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          Check-in 29 Oct 2026
          Check-out 30 Oct 2026
          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

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          Children:

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          All rates verified
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          Little Drifter Cairns
          Check-in:
          from 14:00 until 23:00
          Check-out:
          from 07:00 until 10:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
          • There are no cots provided in a room.