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1/7 Shields Street, Cairns, Queensland (Qld), 4870 (show map)
Hostel Overview
Formerly The Village Cairns
Before May 2025 Little Drifter Cairns was known as The Village Cairns
Before April 2023 Little Drifter Cairns was known as Cairns Hostel Operations
Before November 2022 Little Drifter Cairns was known as Freedom Hostel, Cairns Central
Before October 2022 Little Drifter Cairns was known as Freedom Hostel Cairns Central
Before August 2022 Little Drifter Cairns was known as Freedom Cairns Central
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4 Bed Private RoomSetup a Price Alert for Little Drifter Cairns
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Little Drifter Cairns. If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.
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Facilities of Little Drifter Cairns
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)
Front-desk/reception area services
Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Terrace
Cleaning services
Laundry
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.
" This property went through a complete renovation in June 2025"Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Traveller reviews
Michael “A comfortable, enjoyable and safe accommodation option that is the best holiday hostel l have experienced.”
21 Jul 2025
Modern. Clean. Secure. Excellent service from friendly staff. Magnificent location with close and easy access to shops, services and beachfront. Great value room rates. High quality beds, showers and facilities. Fantastic ‘vibe’ in common areas. Fabulous social promotions with delicious food and drinks. Well equipped and clean kitchen facilities. Most guests are well behaved and in good spirits. A thoroughly wonderful experience.
Wayne “Great location and place to say. If your social you will make lots of friends.”
12 Jul 2025
Great location in the centre of town. Easy access great facilities well kept and friendly staff
JCalwill “Very good”
11 Jul 2025
Friendly, helpful staff; close to plenty of shops and restaurants; large bathroom with several showers and sinks so there's no need to wait; wifi worked well in my room
Karen “Good”
09 Jul 2025
The location is very good, bathroom and the room is clean too.
