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 favored by visitors more than others. There are 586 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on April 27, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $52/night.
These are some of the hostels in Cairns with the highest demand. Try adjusting the dates or room and guest combinations if you're not seeing the options you're looking for.
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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
1719 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
$26
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
1858 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$27
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
2152 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
$26
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
1495 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
$24
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Conveniently situated, Caravella Backpackers allows for easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
7.5
Good
151 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
$77
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
343 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$22
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
1332 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$61
Tips for booking hostels in Cairns
Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Cairns. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.
| Cheapest month: | May |
|---|---|
| Most expensive month: | December |
| Average price in Cairns: | $52/night |
| Cheapest price found: | $18/night |
| Cheapest day: | Sunday |
| Most expensive day: | Thursday |
$20 - $106
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.$24 - $136
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.Top-rated Cairns hostels
Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 586 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Cairns. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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149 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$53
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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 $53 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Mihaven Shared Living - Pembroke St is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on April 27, 2024
These Cairns properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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4 Pemboke Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$53
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207 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$60
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 April 27, 2024.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Cairns. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Cairns.
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57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
$26
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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 586 properties in Cairns and price data was last updated on April 27, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $52/night.
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$101
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167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$62
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199 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$77
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6 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$109
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294-298 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
$126
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Cairns, QLD, Australia
4.4 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$78
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