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 580 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on May 8, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $52/night.
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All filters67 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
1866 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$27
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
1508 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
$22
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
354 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$23
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
1355 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$32
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
0.7 mi from city centre
$55
207 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Conveniently situated, Castaways Backpackers Cairns offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also provides free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a free shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
4.7
Okay
29 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
$60
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 May 8, 2024.
| Cheapest month: | July |
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| Most expensive month: | December |
| Average price in Cairns: | $52/night |
| Cheapest price found: | $18/night |
| Cheapest day: | Wednesday |
| Most expensive day: | Sunday |
$20 - $106
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.$24 - $129
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 580 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on May 8, 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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20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$26
Avg. per night
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$77
Avg. per night
149 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$53
Avg. per night
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$27
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 May 8, 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
$27
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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 May 8, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $52/night.
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231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$52
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6-8 Frond Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$228
Avg. per night
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$119
Avg. per night
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$80
Avg. per night
6 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$110
Avg. per night
294-298 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
$128
Avg. per night
$64
Avg. per night
81-83 The Rocks Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$238
Avg. per night