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Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

2.0 star property
Tropical vibes infuse this Port Douglas backpacker haven, where daytime relaxation transitions into evening entertainment with drinks, games, and socializing.

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Travelers at Global Backpackers - Port Douglas enjoy a tropical atmosphere with cold drinks at the Rattle n Hum Bar or challenge friends in the arcade. The property offers free WiFi, a pool deck for relaxation, and billiards for entertainment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

View all photos for 10 Bed Dorm

Blackout curtains, WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Dorm

Blackout curtains, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Dorm

Blackout curtains, WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Female Dorm

Blackout curtains, WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Ensuite

Double Ensuite

Double Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Port Douglas, Global Backpackers - Port Douglas is near the beach. Macrossan Street and Port Village Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Four Mile Beach and Wet Tropics of Queensland. Four Mile Beach Park and Wildlife Habitat are also worth visiting. Visit our Port Douglas travel guide
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Map
38 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877

What's nearby

  • Port Douglas
    Macrossan Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Four Mile Beach which includes tropical scenes, landscape views and general coastal views
    Four Mile Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Douglas
    St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
    Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port Village Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tin Shed
    8 min walk
  • Jungle Fowl
    6 min walk
  • Nectar Port Douglas
    2 min walk
  • N17 burger co
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Fresq
    2 min walk

About this property

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Hostel near Four Mile Beach
Consider a stay at Global Backpackers - Port Douglas and take advantage of a terrace, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Rattle n Hum Bar, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception, a billiards/pool table and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Global Backpackers - Port Douglas have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rattle n Hum Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 11 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Rattle N Hum Bar]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Global Backpackers - Port Douglas have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Global Backpackers - Port Douglas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Global Backpackers - Port Douglas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Global Backpackers - Port Douglas?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Global Backpackers - Port Douglas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Global Backpackers - Port Douglas located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Port Village Shopping Centre and Four Mile Beach. Anzac Park and Court House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't think it was very clean. Room was small. Check in was crazy as our phones would not work and no one to talk to. Worked out there was a sister hostel and they were great sorted us out in no time. Can't rely on phones to check in guys. overpriced considering all the other better places we've stayed at in the last 3 weeks in Oz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very central and nice backpackers

The hostel staff were extremely friendly and informative. Very central. I was able to check in earlier which is always good when arrive to a destination and just want to chill for a bit. Big screen tv in the lounge, great facilities. only problem is the $15 deposit for cutlery but you get it back anyway. I'd stay there again :)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Room had an ensuite. $95. Very unclean, pillows and mattress protector badly stained, clean top sheet stains, cobwebs even near bed, smelly entrance and room, rusty noisy fans etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

ilaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort stay

Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% recommend

To start with, Port Douglas is SO beautiful and I highly recommend visiting. My partner and I are frequently using hostels and Global backpackers is definitely up there with the best. The check in was smooth and Clara was really efficient. She gave us a quick tour and the hostel has good space to chill as well as a good size kitchen and amenities. Laundry was cheap and the hostel also offered an amazing Meal deal for the bar next door (great food too). Our room was a double with an en suite which good air con and a TV! The bed was comfy, although slightly short for my 6'2 partner but we managed fine and it didn't effect his sleep. We ended up staying an extra night and would 100% go back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Very clean, spacious dorm room. Hostal is centrally located which is nice to get out for a walk. Would definitely stay again if ever back in Port Douglas!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sympa et bien placé

J'y ai fait un premier séjour bien sympathique et lorsque je suis revenue à Cairns j'y ai séjourné à nouveau. Pourquoi chercher plus loin? Évidement c'est le confort d'une auberge de jeunesse pas d'un 3 étoiles mais pour le prix que peut on demander de plus?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

senza infamia e senza lode

Io e la mia ragazza abbiamo soggiornato in questa struttura durante la nostra vacanza in Australia. La posizione è molto comoda e la nostra camera era abbastanza spaziosa. Il personale è gentile, disponibile anche se a volte è un po' preso con le altre attività che gestisce, quindi può capitare di dovere aspettare che qualcuno si faccia vivo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Rose, NZ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy to the main shopping area with limited parking but the cheapest ensuite accommodation we could find. Value for money but the communal kitchen is not kept clean by the guests who use it, so dishes pile up before staff come to clear up. Guests seldom wiped up the cooking area. Most of the guests seemed to be permanents on work visas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

BERNARD

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel pas propre , à eviter si possible

En promenade en couple à Port Douglas:cherche hotel avec un bon rapport qualite prix. Ce n'est pas celui la ! serviette de toilette sale , pas de lampe de chevet, une lumiere blanche pour la piece Moquette sale .pas de savon . mauvaise odeurs ds les couloirs, chaussures à mettre ds le couloir , fenetre sur cour , clim bruyante et mauvaise odeur ds le chambre , pas de placard , cintre ou chaise ... acceuil correct , sans plus hotel bruyant apres minuit Seul interet ; hotel tres bien placé
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auberge sympa

Auberge de jeunesse sympa, localisée idéalement dans Port Douglas, cuisine bien équipée, personnel accueillant !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, well located backpackers

It’s a backpackers for sure, but we booked a double room ensuite. Came with towels and bedding, just bring your own soap. Well equipped shared kitchen, super close to al ost everything. Great discounts and meals at Rattle’n’hum resto downstairs. Clean and well cared for property, friendly guests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Frankfurt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel on Port

I stay for a few nights in this hostel. Hostel is really good located, staff and guest where great :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Busy hostel in centre of town

Overall a good stay but lots of little niggles. Slightly broken facilities, lack of plug sockets and more passive aggressive rules signs than I have ever seen before! Staff are really good and always helpful - they are the highlight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, great staff

My friend and I stayed only 1 day but it was great. The staff was very helpful, and friendly. Our room was clean, well managed with good air-con system. Also, the location is very good, close to many stores and restaurant, and to the beach:) highly recommended

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good budget accommodation

Good accommodation at budget price. Only downside was free wifi didn't work an we had to pay for wifi.

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

enjoyed it

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

バンクベッドはけっこーギシギシいいます。 wifiは完全有料です。 キッチンは広く、結構揃ってますが、宿泊者の使い方が汚いです。

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and convienient

Just need a cheap room for the night. Great for short stay

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Canberra, ACT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value, exceeded expectations.

We stayed in a double ensuite room while in Port Douglas for the night. The hostel and the room far exceeded my expectations for backpacker style accommodation. We (early 30s couple) chose to spend extra for a private room with an ensuite as my shared dorm days are well behind me. This was great value for money. The room and bathroom were clean, air-conditioned, not cramped, TV, comfortable bed. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for cheap and cheerful accommodation in Port Douglas.

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prisvärt

Mycket för pengarna.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location friendly staff

Beds were uncomfortable but the staff assisted with extra pillows and towels when needed. Very friendly staff which helped allot with queries.

6/10 Okay

Gina, Li

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent location, 5 mins walk to 4 miles beach

Simple room with great location . It is handy to have all shops and restaurant around.

6/10 Okay

Lais

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025