Geckos Backpackers Cairns

Clean and family friendly accommodation.
Opposite the train station and shopping centre.
Very convenient, located with swimming pool.

Peter is a friendly chap, he makes sure that the place is always spotless and clean.

Huge TV and relaxing place.
- no noisy party house, so you will sleep really good. Good beds and rooms. Good value.
We had a great time and can recommend to anyone that wants to relax after a day on the reef.

Stayed for 3 nights in April and was happy with my stay. My room was really clean and spacious and had a high ceiling and wooden floor-that and a good ac and a fan made for probably the best air and thus best sleep I had in cairns. The bathroom was shared but also very nice and clean compared to other hostels. So was the kitchen. Pool was clean and the fridge in my room was a plus.

Stayed here for a couple of nights on our way to our Great Barrier Reef trip. We got a great spot in the parking area and had full use of the facilities while staying in our campervan. The kitchen area was spacious for making food even when busy and the showers were fantastic. We paid a fair price for the our stay and had a comfortable stay. The manager Peter was welcoming and friendly and helped us out with any queries we had. Really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to others.

(Booking under Nick)

Beautiful place to stay! Seriously the best backpackers in town. The place itself is stunning in all aspects. The service was incredible, the beautiful surroundings (gardens lush with plenty of shade from all the palm trees and mangoes galore! I can't name the rest of the botanical like gardens) the staff where amazing and have the knowledge and wisdom like no other and genuinely interested in making your stay unforgettable! Peter the manager/new friend, is very upfront and can help in any situation and extremely is approachable and honestly knows cairns like the back of his hand. It is an alcohol free backpacker/hotel Which in my case and anyone else that is wanting a peaceful retreat that you could spend all day at this is #1 on my list. I will in the future bring my family there as many others do already. Everything is within walking distance, so no need for a car (I own a car and was worried my battery would die lol) saved a fortune on fuel (and FREE PARKING UNDER TREES THAT SHADE YOUR CAR ALL DAY LONG) as for the facilities,there is everything!!!! Clean,tidy and freshly renovated bathrooms and kitchen) plenty of space for your own time,to read a book and relax by the pool or in the gardens numerous areas) JUST STUNNING!!!!
And I say all this honestly and have never had the time or effort to right a review about a place ever!
Simon (from Australia)

I stayed at Geckos backpackers for three nights this month. The place looks reallly nice, welcoming and cozy.
-The manager is very helpful & will recommend the best tours.
-The location is great, only a few steps from the shopping centre & cairns central.
-It's super clean (nice & tidy toilets and kitchen)

Overall, an amazing place to stay in Cairns.
Highly recommend it!