🇦🇺 Cairns, Australia
Bounce Hostel
📍 117, Grafton Street, Cairns, 4870
Your stay — Bounce Hostel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bounce Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) as the hotel has a lift, which will help minimize street noise from Grafton Street. Rooms on the 4th floor or above are likely to be quieter due to the hotel's layout.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the noise from the lift and potential street noise will be more noticeable. Rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) may also be noisier due to the proximity to the street and potential noise from the service entrance.
Best views
Since the hotel is located on Grafton Street, rooms on the higher floors will have views of the surrounding cityscape. However, the view will be partially obstructed by other buildings.
Quietest floors
4th floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Grafton Street can be busy, especially during peak tourist season, and noise from the street may carry into rooms, especially those on lower floors. The service entrance and lift may also contribute to some noise.
Insider tips
If you're planning to drive, be aware that parking options are limited in the area. Consider using the nearby Cairns Central YHA car park, which offers affordable parking rates. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Cairns Night Markets, which are within walking distance. The markets offer a range of shopping and dining options, as well as a lively atmosphere in the evenings.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Bounce Hostel
Free Wi-Fi; 500MB per device, per 24 hours; no login required
servicing all floors
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices
24/7 check-in; early bag drop available from 8:00 AM; late check-out until 11:00 AM ($10 AUD)
available 24/7, AUD 5 per bag, per day
Step-free access; wheelchair access via main entrance; accessible rooms available upon request
On-site parking available (AUD 15 per night); nearby public car park (AUD 20 per day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: $2.20 per night, per person
Deposit & card hold: AUD 20 credit card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Cairns Mosque (514 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (521 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Cairns Presbyterian Church (942 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Cairns Central — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Minnie St — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Cairns Museum — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Cairns Performing Arts Center — 839 m · ~10 min walk
Muddys Playground — 808 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Chemist Warehouse — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
NightOwl — 569 m · ~7 min walk
Cairns City bus station — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Use ATMs for cash; avoid currency-exchange bureaux at Cairns Airport and tourist-heavy spots like the Esplanade — they give poor rates.
Card and contactless (tap-and-go) are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and markets; mobile pay works fine.
Not expected in Australia; round up for good service in restaurants, leave small change for hotel staff, but it's purely optional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A flat white or long black from a takeaway spot costs around $4.50–$5.00 AUD.
A sandwich or poke bowl from a cafe or food van is about $12–$15 AUD.
A main at a pub or casual Asian eatery runs $18–$25 AUD.
Head to the night markets on the Esplanade or Rusty's Markets for affordable food stalls with Asian and Australian street eats.
Coles and Woolworths are the main budget supermarkets; Aldi is cheaper but less common in Cairns.
Target and Kmart at Cairns Central Shopping Centre offer cheap basics; markets have resort wear but aren't budget-friendly.
Sunbus single fare is $2.20–$4 AUD (zone-dependent); a day pass costs about $7.50 AUD. From the airport, take the 110 bus ($2.20–$4) instead of a taxi.
Cook at your Airbnb or hostel kitchen using groceries. Walk or cycle the Esplanade — it's flat and free. Book tours online ahead of time, not through hotel desks.
Good to know — Cairns
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
CairnsFor non-urgent police matters, call 131 444. For health advice (not emergency), call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). In Cairns, the police station is at 5 Sheridan St, open 24/7. Keep your phone charged; mobile reception can be patchy on trails or out on the reef.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cairns, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bounce Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 368 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Chemist Warehouse — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Cairns Queens Court Accommodation
💡 Uber pickup is just outside arrivals. Surge pricing rare in Cairns except during cruise ship departures (mid-afternoon). Cash-free, so have card or phone ready.
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Cairns Queens Court Accommodation (167 Sheridan St, Cairns City)
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. No booking needed, but it's a short ride—a flat-rate taxi costs around $20. Uber sometimes cheaper, but wait times can be 5-10 mins.
Cairns Airport (CNS) Bus Stop → Stop A Lake St (5-min walk to hotel via Sheridan St)
💡 Buy a Go Card from convenience stores or use contactless debit/credit on board. Luggage racks are small—backpacks fine, suitcases tricky. The walk from Lake St to the hotel passes a 7-Eleven for snacks.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre Bus Interchange (just behind hotel) → Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Kuranda (via Smithfield)
💡 Route 110 is best for northern beaches. Buy a day pass ($7.70) if you're doing multiple trips. The interchange is a 3-min walk from the hotel entrance.
About Cairns
Wikipedia ↗
Cairns ( KAIRNZ; Yidiny: Gimuy) is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, on the tropical northeast coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 169,312. The city was founded in 1876 and named after Sir William Wellington Cairns, following the discovery...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bounce Hostel?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) as the hotel has a lift, which will help minimize street noise from Grafton Street. Rooms on the 4th floor or above are likely to be quieter due to the hotel's layout.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bounce Hostel?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the noise from the lift and potential street noise will be more noticeable. Rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) may also be noisier due to the proximity to the street and potential noise from the service entrance.
Is Bounce Hostel noisy?
Grafton Street can be busy, especially during peak tourist season, and noise from the street may carry into rooms, especially those on lower floors. The service entrance and lift may also contribute to some noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Bounce Hostel?
Since the hotel is located on Grafton Street, rooms on the higher floors will have views of the surrounding cityscape. However, the view will be partially obstructed by other buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Bounce Hostel?
If you're planning to drive, be aware that parking options are limited in the area. Consider using the nearby Cairns Central YHA car park, which offers affordable parking rates. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Cairns Night Markets, which are within walking distance. The markets offer a range of shopping and dining options, as well as a lively atmosphere in the evenings.
What time is check-in at Bounce Hostel?
Check-in at Bounce Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bounce Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi; 500MB per device, per 24 hours; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bounce Hostel?
$2.20 per night, per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Bounce Hostel?
A sandwich or poke bowl from a cafe or food van is about $12–$15 AUD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bounce Hostel?
Sunbus single fare is $2.20–$4 AUD (zone-dependent); a day pass costs about $7.50 AUD. From the airport, take the 110 bus ($2.20–$4) instead of a taxi.
Top Attractions in Cairns
💡 Arrive before 9am on weekends to get a good spot. The pool opens at 6am, so early swimmers have it nearly empty.
💡 Go Friday morning to avoid Saturday's crowds. Try the fresh sugarcane juice and the free samples of exotic fruit like dragonfruit or rambutan.
💡 Take the free guided walk at 10am on Tuesdays and Thursdays (meet by the visitor centre). Also, the nearby Centenary Lakes has a natural swimming hole.
💡 You don't need to pay for the national park walks—just tell the ferry staff you're only going to the beach and lookout. Bring reef shoes for the rocky path.
💡 Ask at the desk about the self-guided walk map of the city's historic buildings (free with entry). Allow 90 minutes minimum.