Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is centrally located in Cairns, between Grafton and Sheridan Street, within walking distance of Rusty's Market, the Esplanade, the Reef Terminal, a skate park, and Cairns Lagoon. Numerous restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and the train station are nearby. The hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, ranging from doubles to dorms. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, high-speed internet, a lagoon-style swimming pool, an outdoor bar, a nightclub, a restaurant, two bars/lounges, a poolside bar, a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and self-parking (fee applies). Rooms feature flat-screen TVs and some include balconies/terraces, refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and in-room video streaming. Shared kitchen facilities are available. Daily housekeeping and room service are offered in select rooms. Laundry facilities are available. The hostel offers nightly entertainment including shows and DJ sets. Nearby attractions include the Cairns Museum, Cairns Historical Society Museum, Reef Teach, The Cultural Place, Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns Night Markets, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Convention Centre (distances vary). The preferred airport is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
