Hostels in Cairns, Australia
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Cairns, QLD, Australia
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Popular hostels in Cairns
Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 580 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 18 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is .
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All filters20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally situated, Cairns Central YHA offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also provides an outdoor pool, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.1
Excellent
1783 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
C$ 35
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is situated in Cairns and is close to nearby attractions, such as The Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Central. It is close to the area's tourist hot spots and is minutes on foot from Reef Fleet Terminal.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
2149 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
C$ 37
274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Situated in Cairns, the hostel is a short walk from Cairns Central and offers a swimming pool and an outdoor pool. It is set amongst a range of restaurants and cafés and is minutes on foot from Cairns Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
7.2
Good
360 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 31
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Boasting a swimming pool, an outdoor pool and a private beach, Summer House Backpackers Cairns is situated in Cairns and offers comfortable accommodation. It is located a 10-minute car ride from Cairns Airport and an airport transfer is provided for guests.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
1517 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
C$ 31
67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally situated, Global Backpackers Waterfront offers easy access to Cairns's main tourist attractions. Just a short stroll from Esplanade Lagoon, it provides comfortable rooms equipped with a ceiling fan and free wireless internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.4
Excellent
1875 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 38
8 Scott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
This cosy hostel is situated close to Cairns Central in Cairns. It also offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1363 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
C$ 44
4 Pemboke Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
MiHaven Student Living - Student Accommodation is situated in Cairns and is close to the area's popular attractions. It offers free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
7.5
Good
39 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
C$ 76
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Top-rated Cairns hostels
Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 580 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
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149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
C$ 108
Avg. per night
149 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
C$ 72
Avg. per night
Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia
Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as C$ 82 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Castaways Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 18 May 2024
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Cairns. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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207 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 82
Avg. per night
Hostel prices in Cairns
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairns to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairns at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
We've come across the following hostels in Cairns with different price and hostel class options. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
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2 stars and under
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 37
274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 31
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3 stars
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Other accommodations in Cairns
Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Cairns. There are 580 properties in Cairns and price data was last updated on 18 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is .
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C$ 133
Avg. per night
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 87
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.1 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 107
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 65
Avg. per night
6-8 Frond Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
9.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 335
Avg. per night
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 101
Avg. per night
125-129 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 250
Avg. per night
6 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 164
Avg. per night