Cairns Hostels
For a social and budget-friendly stay, book a bed at a hostel in Cairns. It's ideal for solo travelers and groups alike, with common areas perfect for swapping stories or planning the next day's adventure. For the best experience, choose a hostel with free walking tours, a guest kitchen, and secure lockers.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Cairns
1. YHA Cairns Central
• Your stay includes Garden, Outdoor furniture, and Languages spoken at front desk.
• Rated 8.9/10 based on 186 reviews.
• Only 0.16 km away - easily reach iPlay Cairns.
• Nightly rates: $27 to $182
2. Little Drifter Cairns
• Featuring Halal meals provided, Tour and ticket booking service, and Handrails on stairs.
• A 9.2/10 rating based on 55 reviews.
• Just a 0.03 km walk from Timezone Cairns.
• Nightly rates: $33 to $323
3. Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort
• Enjoy Bar, Tour and ticket booking service, and Laundry service (on-site).
• Rated 8.6/10 based on 96 reviews.
• Only 0.19 km away - easily reach Cairns Museum.
• Nightly rates: $25 to $201
All prices shown are for May 31-June 6, as listed on Trip.com.
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Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
187 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From $29
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Great
56 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From $30
39
Hotel near Cairns City,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Shared kitchen
8 reviews
6.8/10
1 night
From $50
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns North
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage
85 reviews
6.9/10
1 night
From $50
82
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
99 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From $23
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
24 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From $23
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage
Very Good
11 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From $47
36
Very Good
61 reviews
8.0/10
1 night
From $26
46
Hotel near Cairns City,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Shared kitchen
Outstanding
10/10
88
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
Very Good
10 reviews
8.3/10
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7.8/10
Good
GGuest UserFelt 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
Comfort Inn Cairns City
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:$88
7.7/10
Good
___jtLocation is not too bad. Situated a 15 minute walk away from the waters and main restaurant area. Situated on a main road but quiet at night. They let us put down our luggage when we couldn’t check in yet and leave it there after we’d checked out and waited for our flight. The young female receptionist was very helpful and nice.
Cairns Queens Court
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:$57
7.7/10
Good
GGuest UserCustomer 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!
7.5/10
李李It is far away from the cruise ship terminal. It takes about 30 minutes to walk. The boss service is very enthusiastic. It should be fixed for 3 nights and solved. There is a 7-11 convenience store next to it. It is a little more expensive than the big supermarket in the city center. There are two Chinese restaurants next to it. The taste and the amount of food are OK. The price is cheaper than the city center. Overall good.
Aspect Central
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:$63
7.4/10
QQINGThis 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.
Cairns City Motel
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:$86
7.3/10
GGuest UserBed 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.
6.9/10
GGuest UserThe 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!
6.7/10
JJIWUBecause 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
Tropical Queenslander
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:$91
6.6/10
李李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.
Reef Palms Motel Apartments
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:$87
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 $27) , Little Drifter Cairns (from $33) and Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from $25) are good options.
How much for staying Hostels in Cairns?
For Hostels in Cairns, the average price is $98 on weekdays, and $101 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 $27) , Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from $25) and Cairns Queens Court (from $60) are very popular.
Which Hostels in Cairns offer a gym?
Among Hostels in Cairns, Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from $25) has great fitness facilities.
Do any Hostels in Cairns offer breakfast?
YHA Cairns Central (from $27) provides high-quality breakfast.
Which Hostels in Cairns provide parking spaces?
YHA Cairns Central (from $27), Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from $25) and Cairns Queens Court (from $60) have parking spaces.
Which Hostels in Cairns have bars?
Cairns Hostels Information
| Total properties | 11 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 1,335 |
| Highest price | $727 |
| Lowest price | $26 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | $101 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | $98 |
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