Name: Little Drifter Cairns
Address: 1/7 Shields Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 1/7 Shields Street, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Rating: 8.1

Little Drifter Cairns

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Little Drifter Cairns in Cairns offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, air-conditioning, and a shared bathroom with showers. Express check-in and check-out services are available. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Cairns Convention Center and Cairns Station, the property is close to attractions such as Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Museum. Cairns Airport is 4.3 mi away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and well-equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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Room Type	Number of guests
4 Bed Private Room 4 bunk beds
6 Bed Private room 3 bunk beds
8 Bed Private room 4 bunk beds
Bed in 8 Bed Dorm 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6 Bed Dorm 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4 Bed Dorm 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm 1 bunk bed
Private Queen Room 1 queen bed
Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm 1 bunk bed
8 Bed Female Private Room 8 bunk beds
6 Bed Female Private Room 6 bunk beds
4 Bed Female Private Room 4 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Mikka

Philippines

“Near to center . The lights were out during sleeping time. Big area. Bathroom and shower looks new”

Kiryl

Poland

“Can't say much: arrived late, hoped on the bed and left early in the morning. What I can say is that the bathrooms are quite good and properly clean. I was arriving late but the instructions where quite clear.”

Clara

United States

“This hostel has a ton of great little nooks with couches and chairs to cozy up in and work. The skylights offer a great ambiance during the day, and I really like the overall aesthetic of this hostel. I was able to take a free Pilates class...”

Donna

United States

“Staff was so helpful, location was in heart of everything, grocery store next door, staff works so hard to keep it clean with all the Drifters !”

Cindy

Australia

“Being a new refurb this backpacker has a great layout and design, The technology of accessing rooms and entrances is awesome. Bathrooms and Toilets were very clean. The kitchen and chill areas are fantastic. I stayed in a 6-berth female room...”

Ariana

Australia

“Beautiful refurbishment, amenities and location! Truly the spot couldn’t be better located within Cairns, and for being a “hostel” style accommodation, it was beautiful and new feeling with great bathrooms, AMAZING showers, and a really...”

Valentina

Argentina

“The location is the best, the decoration and the common areas are amazing, is a beautiful and really comfortable hostel”

Ava

United States

“The staff here (shout-out to Luke!!) was amazing! So friendly, kind, and willing to make my accommodation as smooth and seamless as possible. On several occasions, I had help with my luggage and friendly faces to guide me to where I needed to go....”

Morgan

Australia

“So central and easy! Check in is easily completed online and the rooms are really easy to find. It was super clean and organised. Everything is easy to find.”

Adele

New Zealand

“Great location, comfy beds, helpful staff, great bathrooms. Luxury "hostel". Excellent accomodation!”

Area info

Amenities of Little Drifter Cairns

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

Little Drifter Cairns takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.

" This property went through a complete renovation in June 2025"

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Little Drifter Cairns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.