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# Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort

Tropical paradise awaits with an outdoor pool and restaurant on-site, all in a laid-back setting that puts travelers within easy reach of Cairns attractions

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort in central Cairns offers a perfect retreat. Enjoy the outdoor pool after exploring, and dine at the on-site restaurant. Conveniently located near Cairns Central Shopping Centre for easy access to necessities.

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Restaurant

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## About the area

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5-9 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

#### What's nearby

- Cairns Esplanade \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Cairns Base Hospital \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Esplanade Lagoon \- 5 min drive \- 1.8 miles

#### Getting around

- Cairns Station - 5 min drive
- Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 6 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬13 min walk
- ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
- ‪Yum Sing - ‬10 min walk
- ‪Cock & Bull - ‬1 min walk
- ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

## About this property

### Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade 

 Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort provides a restaurant and more. 

Additional perks include: 

- An outdoor pool

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## Property amenities

### Food and drink

- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Outdoor pool

## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

Calypso Inn Backpackers Cairns

Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort Cairns

Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

## Frequently asked questions

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