Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within a 12-minute walk, Global Backpackers Cairns has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 5-minute walk from Cairns City Library, 300 yards from Cairns Esplanade and a 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 2.8 miles away and Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 8.3 miles from the hostel. The rooms have air conditioning, and some accommodations at the hostel have a balcony. A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or nearby, including hiking and water park. Popular points of interest near Global Backpackers Cairns include Cairns Convention Center, Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater. Cairns Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.