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Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort vs Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort scores slightly higher than Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel. Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort scores 72 with endorsements from 2 sources like oyster.com, Lonely Planet.
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Oyster
Lonely Planet
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $9 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is not a peaceful base from which to explore Cairns -- it is a centrally located party hub with excellent on-site bars that attracts locals as well as backpackers."
Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The ‘G spot’ is pricey, impersonal and very loud, but all rooms at this flashpacker resort have en suites and most have balconies."
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Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
20 - 26 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $11 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Rough Guide
"Large, friendly and well-kept hostel with good security and a cool pool. Lots of doubles and some family rooms. Dorm $30, double $79."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Bright, spotless and professionally staffed. Our independent authors have visited Cairns Central YHA and selected this as one of our recommended hostels in Cairns."
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