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Featured Hostels in Cairns
Koala Beach Resort
137 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
Koala Beach Resort: Hostel with free WiFi and airport drop-off service. Located near the boardwalk.
Free cancellation
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Freedom Cairns
1/7 Shields St, Cairns, QLD
Freedom Cairns: Hostel with free WiFi and a terrace. Located near the boardwalk.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Free cancellation
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Bounce Cairns
117 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
Bounce Cairns: Hostel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Guests give the location a thumbs up.
Free cancellation
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Paradise Travellers Rest
187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
Paradise Travellers Rest: Hostel with free WiFi and free parking. Located in a shopping district.
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort: Hostel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located near whale watching.
Free cancellation
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake St, Cairns North, QLD
Summer House Backpackers Cairns: Hostel with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Free cancellation
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Caravella Backpackers
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Caravella Backpackers: Hostel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Guests love the helpful staff!
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Global Backpackers Cairns
67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Global Backpackers Cairns: Hostel with free WiFi and outdoor pool access. Located by the sea.
Why Not Backpackers
5-9 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
Why Not Backpackers: Hostel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Guests give the staff a thumbs up.
Free cancellation
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Tropic Days Backpackers
26-28 Bunting Street, Bungalow, QLD
Tropic Days Backpackers: Hostel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests give the bed quality a thumbs up.
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Other Cheap Accommodation in Cairns
- Heritage Cairns8 Minnie Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$108 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29 4.4/5Excellent! (120 reviews) - Southern Cross Atrium Apartments3-11 Water Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$184 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10 4.3/5Excellent! (363 reviews) - Caravella Backpackers149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$49 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 4.1/5Very Good! (7 reviews) - Cairns Plaza Hotel145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$110 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 4.1/5Very Good! (138 reviews) - Hides Hotel Cairns87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$85 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28 3.9/5Good! (306 reviews) - Comfort Inn Cairns City183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$79 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 3.8/5Good! (60 reviews) - Cairns City Motel169 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$75 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 3.1/5 (68 reviews) - The Jack BackpackersCnr Spence & Sheridan Sts, Cairns, QLD2.4/5 (7 reviews)
What are the best Cairns youth hostels?
- Cairns Central YHA: Make new friends at the outdoor pool, hot tub, or game room—you’ll want company as you explore the top-notch dining along Sheridan Street. Restaurants in this area offer up pizza, seafood, and more, so you can feast while you’re out and bring home leftovers to share in the communal kitchen later.
- Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel: You’ll feel right at home at this cosy, colourful hostel, where each room has a separate sitting area, ceiling fans, and free WiFi. Outside your room, you can hang out by the pool, meet other travellers at hostel-hosted social nights, or book a tour to see more of the city.
What are the best Cairns backpacker hostels?
- Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront: This hostel is right on Cairns Esplanade, a 2-minute walk from ocean-view dining options and the Night Markets. Go for a spin on a complimentary bicycle or chill at the outdoor pool for even more fresh ocean air.
- Travellers Oasis: Expect special touches at this tropical-themed Cairns hostel, like espresso makers and flat-screen TVs in each shared room. Plus, it’s right across from Cairns Railway Station, all the better for backpackers just passing through.
Are there party hostels in Cairns?
- Bounce Cairns: Party by the pool by day and the on-site bar by night at this adults-only hostel located on Grafton Street in the CBD. You’re right in the centre of the action, so you can hit the local bars and clubs, too. Don’t worry about recovering the morning after—breakfast is free and delicious.
- Summer House Backpackers Cairns: Beach volleyball, a beer garden, and a massive outdoor pool are some of the perks you’ll enjoy at Summer House. Bonus: Soundproof rooms with blackout drapes mean you can sleep off your hangover undisturbed—and a free continental breakfast will complete your recovery.
Top Trending Hotels in Cairns
- Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$119 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8 4/5Very Good! (359 reviews) - Hilton Cairns34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$144 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 3.9/5Very Good! (209 reviews) - Shangri-La Hotel, The MarinaPierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$215 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 4.4/5Excellent! (183 reviews) - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD4.1/5Very Good! (221 reviews)
- Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$161 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25 4.5/5Wonderful! (23 reviews) - Imagine Drift Palm CoveCnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is AU$138 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1 4.2/5Very Good! (172 reviews) - Pullman Cairns International17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$161 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 4.3/5Excellent! (269 reviews) - Hotel Grand Chancellor Palm CoveCoral Coast Drive, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is AU$119 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21 4.3/5Excellent! (408 reviews)
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