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Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
209 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From £23
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Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
28 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From £18
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Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Great
67 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
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60
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
5 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From £21
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35
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Shared kitchen
Very Good
69 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
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99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
103 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From £17
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Hotel near Cairns City,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage
Very Good
10 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From £39
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51
Hotel near Cairns City,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Shared kitchen
11 reviews
6.6/10
1 night
From £36
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99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
9 reviews
8.3/10
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Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns North
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage
93 reviews
6.7/10
1 night
From £68
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Comfort Inn Cairns City

7.9/10
Good
Posted on Jun 23, 2025
Guest User
Felt likd my old boss wings was playing head games somehoe ingluencing othersnegativly towatds my life the took advantage of hotel to put me on display felt very uneasy watched anf a vety blank feeli g of what yhe actual fuk happening at same time felt ve tree u sqfe and secure. Not a bad place if you dont have what i can only logicly asaume to be menyal issues very clean
Price per night from:£66

Cairns Southgate Hotel

7.9/10
Good
Posted on Feb 15, 2018
AUZIQI
The hotel is great, the location is very good, taking a taxi to the city center for about 10 knives, the quiet environment is good, the front desk is very friendly and patient to answer all kinds of questions.
Price per night from:£72

Aspect Central

7.7/10
Good
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
Scuba man
Got economy room , only one night. Arrived late left early. Room ok, small. Had shower toilet aircon and a bed plus a jug with tea/coffee and milk, what more could you want ? Rained all night so a little noisy drip drip drip outside window.  Stay ok, will get better room next time if it’s raining. Check in/out very easy, booking easy, No problems and price was good.
Price per night from:£47

Motel Nomad

7.7/10
Good
Posted on Apr 6, 2026
Guest User
Customer service here is the best we’ve had in Australia! All the staff were so friendly and accommodating. When we had an issue with our room, we were switched rooms with no bother at all - which was such a relief. Really reccomend if you’r staying in cairns ! Thank you!
Price per night from:£80

Cairns Queens Court

7.5/10
Posted on Jan 30, 2026|Economy Double - Shared Bathroom
HKGuest User
The reception lady was very unfriendly. She did not explain to me how I could be able to get hot water as no kettle was not provided. They should give guidance to let me figure out what to do with this as it should be available. The hotel should make this little improvement so that customers can enjoy more without much uncertainty!
Price per night from:£78

Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

7.3/10
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
Guest User
Bed is comfy, sheets are clean but blankets looks not washed, so we did not use it. Toilet is clean and love the shower. Facility is really old, needs updating.
Price per night from:£75

Cairns City Motel

7.3/10
Posted on Nov 11, 2019
CNQING
This hotel is very good. We are a family of three adults and one child. The room is very large, with a double bed (1.5 meters wide) and two single beds, separate bathroom, refrigerator, microwave oven, dishes, cutlery and forks. Spoons and toasters are very convenient. The hotel has no breakfast and no extra bed. It is suitable for a family. It can be said to be very good at this price. The hotel also has free parking spaces, free Wi-Fi, and a small swimming pool. The hotel is 1.2 kilometers away from the bustling beach area. You can eat and drink when you stroll. The location of the hotel is within the range of free pick-up and drop-off for day trips, which is very convenient.
Price per night from:£70

Wanna Stay?

6.7/10
Posted on May 24, 2025
Guest User
The best hostel for backpackers! Everyone is so friendly, it doesn’t take long to be part of the family. You get free rice, pasta and oats. There are events throughout the weekend with free food. The overall vibe of the hostel is just lovely :) defo recommend!
Price per night from:£47

Reef Palms Motel Apartments

6.5/10
Posted on Feb 7, 2020
The only regrettable hotel in Australia and New Zealand. Let me talk about the advantages firstly: it is close to the beach, only a few minutes walk, you can walk, no beach, and the sea water is cloudy. Walk to the city center for about half an hour and there are buses. Besides the disadvantages: the hotel is old, the Wi-Fi signal is often not available, the room is crammed, the kitchen operation table is next to the bed, and you have to be very careful when washing. There was also a striking warning-1,000 fines for triggering a smoke alarm. The swimming pool downstairs was completely unused, with leaves and unknown objects floating in it. The most frustrating thing is that the ants on the wall are all in the tea cup after returning for a while. At night I crawled into my neck! Will not go again.
Price per night from:£96

Tropical Queenslander

6.5/10
Posted on Apr 23, 2021
CNJIWU
Because I want to transfer from Cairns to Bamaga, I booked this hotel. I am optimistic that it is relatively close to the airport, about 5 kilometers. The room is quite big, less than 30 square meters, and the price-performance ratio is relatively high. The hotel before arrival Through my customer service, I informed the key pick-up code and the code of the hotel door, because the hotel door is locked after 0:00 to 5:30 in the morning, but I have to leave early because of the early flight. This hotel is still very considerate. ,Not bad
Price per night from:£78

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best Hostels in Cairns?

Whether you are traveling to Cairns for business or tourism, YHA Cairns Central (from £20) , Little Drifter Cairns (from £21) and Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from £18) are good options.

How much for staying Hostels in Cairns?

For Hostels in Cairns, the average price is £73 on weekdays, and £76 on weekends (Friday–Saturday).

Do any Hostels in Cairns have a pool?

Want to enjoy a swimming pool during your trip? There are many Hostels in Cairns with a pool. YHA Cairns Central (from £20) , Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from £18) and Cairns Queens Court (from £62) are very popular.

Which Hostels in Cairns offer a gym?

Among Hostels in Cairns, Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from £18) has great fitness facilities.

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Cairns Hostels Information

Total properties11
Number of reviews1,404
Highest price£1,489
Lowest price£27
Weekend Avg. Price£76
Weekday Avg. Price£73