Title: Little Drifter Cairns Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Little Drifter Cairns Hostel in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/0f5b2989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/4bec89e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bcb8cafd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private 4 Bed Female Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/c56853ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/5517d35d_edited_9f35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Village Cairns - Hostel is centrally located with a friendly atmosphere. It offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and a lobby TV. Knowledgeable staff provide concierge services and tour assistance, helping guests access nearby attractions easily. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Laundry - Free WiFi £77 includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 6 - Nov 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 7 - Nov 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Private 4 Bed Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/39eeecd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 4 Bed Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Bunk Beds ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/8ccca85c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 8 Bed Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Bunk Beds ![Private 6 Bed Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/f3d95cfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 6 Bed Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 6 - 6 Single Bunk Beds ![Private 6 Bed Female Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/b498c2f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 6 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 6 - 6 Single Bunk Beds ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bdd43b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 8 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Bunk Beds ![Private 4 Bed Female Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/8c53567f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 4 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Bunk Beds ![ Private Queen Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/3258e540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Queen Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom 4 bathrooms Digital channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.92190%2C145.77654&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZGDWrEVLH5jEwftSeOLkGQKG2ZU=) 7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870 #### What's nearby - Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 9 min walk - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Roti Shack - ‬1 min walk - ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk - ‪Prawn Star - ‬1 min walk - ‪Crave Cairns - ‬1 min walk - ‪Corea Corea - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Little Drifter Cairns Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Little Drifter Cairns provides a terrace, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Concierge services, a TV in reception and luggage storage - Tour/ticket information - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 54 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. 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Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 detached shared bathrooms - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Freedom Cairns Cairns Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Freedom Cairns The Village Cairns Freedom Cairns Hostel The Village Cairns Hostel Little Drifter Cairns Cairns Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Little Drifter Cairns pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Cairns? > As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Cairns on 8 Nov 2025 start from £77.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Little Drifter Cairns? > Little Drifter Cairns doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Little Drifter Cairns? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Little Drifter Cairns? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Little Drifter Cairns located? > Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps away from Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 9 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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