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68 Hostels in Cairns

Yha Cairns Central - Cairns
9.0 1060 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹6485/nighttotal: â‚¹45395 (7 )

Yha Cairns Central

hostel - Cairns
Cairns Central YHA is conveniently located in the city centre, just a five-minute walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf, making it ideal for exploring Cairns' attractions. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, with an excellent location rating.
The hostel offers a range of rooms, including private rooms with private bathrooms and dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities and activities, including a swimming pool, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, and a fitness centre.
Dreamtime Hostel - Cairns
9.0 1220 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹6985/nightfor 1 night

Dreamtime Hostel

hostel - Cairns
Dreamtime Hostel is located in a central district, mere metres from the Cairns Esplanade boardwalk and lagoon, within 500 metres of the Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and a short walk to the departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours and the Cairns Convention Centre.
This family-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen, a swimming pool, and a garden, with on-site parking available for guests.
Dreamtime Hostel - Cairns
8.9 1176 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹6040/nighttotal: â‚¹42280 (7 )

Dreamtime Hostel

hostel - Cairns
Dreamtime Hostel is located just a short walk from Cairns city centre, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The hostel has excellent location and cleanliness ratings, as well as a very good overall rating.
Dreamtime is a family-friendly hostel with a peaceful atmosphere. The hostel has a swimming pool, garden, and parking, as well as air conditioning and internet access.
Temple Backpackers - Cairns
Cairns
2 1
₹6722/nighttotal: â‚¹20166 (3 )

Temple Backpackers

hostel - Cairns
Temple Backpackers in Cairns offers a peaceful retreat, located a short distance from the city's main attractions without the immediate downtown bustle.
This budget accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen with essential appliances, a garden, and communal dining areas, with reception staff available to assist guests.
Global Backpackers Youth Hostel - Cairns
8.5 1729 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹5541/nighttotal: â‚¹38787 (7 )

Global Backpackers Youth Hostel

hostel - Cairns
Global Backpackers Cairns offers budget accommodation a 13-minute walk (approximately 1km) from Cairns Railway Station, close to the Cairns Convention Centre, Botanic Gardens, and Cairns Airport.
This Cairns hostel features air conditioning, a terrace, free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a tour desk, with sea views from some balconies and nearby hiking and water parks.
Temple Backpackers - Cairns
Cairns
2 1
₹8992/nighttotal: â‚¹26976 (3 )

Temple Backpackers

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Temple Backpackers, a hostel in Cairns' Central Business District, offers a prime location within 500 metres of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital, and within 2 kilometres of Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal. This accommodation provides free Wi-Fi in common areas, a communal kitchen with a microwave and fridge, air conditioning, a garden, and assistance with tours and ticket purchases.
Global Backpackers Cairns - Cairns
8.7 772 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹7102/nighttotal: â‚¹49714 (7 )

Global Backpackers Cairns

hostel - Cairns
Global Backpackers Cairns is on the Cairns Esplanade, a short walk from the Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. The hostel has excellent location and cleanliness ratings, and a very good user rating.
The hostel offers a range of room types, from private rooms with balconies and en suites to shared dormitories. Guests can enjoy a rooftop lounge with a kitchen, a swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, a fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Traveller's Oasis Budget Queen Room - Cairns
9.7 75 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹9066/nightfor 1 night

Traveller's Oasis Budget Queen Room

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This B&B is located in Parramatta Park, just a short walk from the Parramatta CBD and the Parramatta River. It has received very good ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
The guest house offers Budget Queen Rooms, perfect for a couple, with shared bathroom facilities. The rooms include a queen-size bed, a 32-inch TV, a fridge, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning for an extra fee.
Travellers Paradise - Cairns
9.1 10734 reviews
Cairns
1 1
₹2669/nighttotal: â‚¹18683 (7 )

Travellers Paradise

hostel - Cairns
Dreamtime Travellers Rest is located in Cairns, just a short walk from the city centre and the Cairns Esplanade, offering easy access to the vibrant waterfront. The hostel has consistently received very good ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
Dreamtime Travellers Rest is a family-friendly hostel with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for travellers looking to unwind after exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, and a fitness centre, along with a restaurant and bar for socialising.
Private Queen Room With Ensuite - Cairns
8.4 28 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹10353/nightfor 1 night

Private Queen Room With Ensuite

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YHA Cairns Central offers Private Queen Rooms With Ensuite in the central district of Cairns City, with tropical gardens surrounding the property and easy access to local attractions.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a resort-style swimming pool, a garden, and an on-site tour desk to assist with planning adventures, including Great Barrier Reef tours.
Mad Monkey Waterfront - Cairns
8.9 1766 reviews
Cairns
3 1
₹7214/nighttotal: â‚¹50498 (7 )

Mad Monkey Waterfront

hostel - Cairns
Mad Monkey Waterfront is on the Cairns Esplanade, just across the street from the lagoon, making it a great base for exploring the city and its attractions. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location and cleanliness, and guests have praised its social atmosphere.
The accommodation offers a variety of room types, including dorms and private rooms. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a swimming pool, a terrace, a restaurant, a bar, and a fitness centre, as well as free Wi-Fi and access to a fully equipped kitchen.
Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns - Cairns
8.8 6315 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹5122/nighttotal: â‚¹15366 (3 )

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

hostel - Cairns
Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is located in the Cairns City Centre, just a short walk from Rusty's Market, the Esplanade and the Kuranda Railway Station. The hostel is rated very good for its overall experience, excellent for its location and good for its cleanliness.
The accommodation offers a range of room types, including spacious, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free bed linen. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi.

Best Cairns hostels with breakfast

Among the 68 hostels in Cairns, here are the 1 best hostels with breakfast

Mumma's Hostel Cairns - Cairns
8.7 1243 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹5496/nighttotal: â‚¹38472 (7 )

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

hostel - Cairns
Mumma's Hostel Cairns is conveniently located in the city centre, just 1.6 kilometres from Cairns Station and 1.3 kilometres from the Cairns Convention Centre. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and an excellent rating for its location.
The hostel offers a shared kitchen, a games room, and a lounge with a terrace. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden, barbecue facilities, and evening entertainment.

Best Cairns hostels with a locker

Travellers Oasis - Cairns
9.3 1493 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹6586/nightfor 1 night

Travellers Oasis

hostel - Cairns
Travellers Oasis is ideally situated in Cairns' city centre, just a short walk from the Esplanade, The Pier, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The hostel enjoys an excellent user rating and very good location and cleanliness ratings.
The hostel offers a variety of rooms, including private singles, twins, and doubles, as well as dormitories. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, free Wi-Fi, and a tour desk to help plan their adventures.
Mad Monkey Village - Cairns
9.2 1659 reviews
Cairns
1 1
₹2834/nighttotal: â‚¹28340 (10 )

Mad Monkey Village

hostel - Cairns
Mad Monkey Village is located in Cairns, just a short walk from the bustling Cairns Esplanade and its many restaurants and bars. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, with a good location rating.
The hostel offers private double rooms with air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a restaurant and bar, a kitchen, and free continental breakfast.
Mad Monkey Jungle - Cairns
8.1 711 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹4591/nightfor 1 night

Mad Monkey Jungle

hostel - Cairns
Mad Monkey Jungle, a resort-style hostel, is centrally located in Cairns, a short walk from major attractions.
This accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and balconies or courtyard gardens, a swimming pool, a bar, and free ultra-fast WiFi, with a guest capacity of one person.
Mad Monkey Jungle - Cairns
8.7 3165 reviews
Cairns
1 1
₹2366/nighttotal: â‚¹66248 (28 )

Mad Monkey Jungle

hostel - Cairns
Bounce Cairns Hostel boasts a central Cairns CBD location, less than 1 km from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Station, providing easy access to the Cairns Museum and other attractions.
This 35 square metre hostel offers guests a swimming pool, fitness centre, bar, and free continental breakfast, alongside common areas with kitchen facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Frequently asked questions about hostels in Cairns

  • What are the top social spots in Cairns for hostel guests to meet other travelers?

    The best place to meet other travellers is at the hostels themselves. The Gilligan's Backpackers and the Nomads Cairns are known for their social atmosphere. If you want to meet people outside of your hostel, head to the Woolshed, or the bars along the esplanade.
  • What are the best hostels in Cairns?

    Among the hostels in Cairns, Travellers Oasis, Happytourcairns Sharehouse and Dreamtime Hostel are the most popular ones.

  • What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Cairns?

    The cheapest way to get to Cairns is by flying into Cairns Airport. If you're on a tight budget, look for budget airlines like Jetstar or Tigerair. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane or Sydney, but this will take a lot longer.
  • What are the best hostels with a pool in Cairns?

    Travellers Oasis, Happytourcairns Sharehouse and Dreamtime Hostel are the best hostels with a pool in Cairns.

  • What should you know before renting a hostel in Cairns?

    Cairns has a wide range of hostels, so it's important to do your research before booking. Consider the location, facilities, and social atmosphere. Many hostels offer free activities and tours, so check what's included in the price.
  • What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Cairns?

    The best hostels with a jacuzzi in Cairns are Yha Cairns Central, Yha Cairns Central and Bohemia Resort Cairns.

  • What's the best time of the year to visit Cairns?

    The best time to visit Cairns is during the dry season, from May to October. This is when the weather is warm and sunny, and there's less rainfall. However, the wet season from November to April can be a good time to visit if you don't mind the rain and want to experience the rainforest in full bloom.
  • What are the best hostels for families and kids in Cairns?

    The best hostels for families and kids in Cairns are Happytourcairns Sharehouse, Dreamtime Hostel and Yha Cairns Central.

  • Where in Cairns can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?

    The best areas to stay in a hostel are in the city centre, close to the esplanade and the harbour. This will give you easy access to shops, restaurants, and bars. The backpacker area around Grafton Street is also a good option, with a lively atmosphere and plenty of hostels.
  • What are the best hostels with parking in Cairns?

    Travellers Oasis, Happytourcairns Sharehouse and Dreamtime Hostel are the best hostels with parking in Cairns.

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Best Cairns hostels with air conditioning

Mad Monkey Village - Cairns
8.5 920 reviews
Cairns
1 1
₹2654/nighttotal: â‚¹18578 (7 )

Mad Monkey Village

hostel - Cairns
Mad Monkey Village hostel is located near Cairns Esplanade, approximately 0.8 kilometres from its bars and restaurants.
This refurbished 2018 property offers air-conditioned private double rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, a kitchen, and in-room TVs; it's a short walk from Cairns Esplanade.
Redhill Cairns Living - Martyn St - Cairns
8.2 146 reviews
Cairns
2 2
₹10008/nighttotal: â‚¹70056 (7 )

Redhill Cairns Living - Martyn St

hostel - Cairns
MiHaven Shared Living - Martyn St in Cairns, Queensland offers convenient accommodation a short walk from Cairns railway station and within easy reach of attractions such as the Cairns Civic Theatre and Cairns Regional Gallery.
This Cairns hostel features a shared kitchen, lounge, swimming pool, tennis court, and barbecue facilities, plus free Wi-Fi and on-site parking; bike rentals are also available.
'Seaside Azul' A Central Studio With Rooftop Pool - Cairns
Cairns
1 1
₹12247/nighttotal: â‚¹85729 (7 )

'Seaside Azul' A Central Studio With Rooftop Pool

hostel - Cairns
Accommodation. Your accommodation will be located in Cairns.
Facilities and services: a jacuzzi, an elevator and a fridge.
Lake Central Cairns - Cairns
Cairns
2 1
₹10355/nighttotal: â‚¹41420 (4 )

Lake Central Cairns

hostel - Cairns
Koala Beach Resort Cairns is centrally located in Cairns city, 0.5km from the Cairns Esplanade and Lagoon, 0.8km from Trinity Wharf, and a 10-minute walk from the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino.
This hostel offers air-conditioned dorm rooms and private budget rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and kitchenette including a fridge and microwave, plus an on-site bar, restaurant, swimming pool, and assistance booking tours to the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda.

Best Cairns hostels with laundry available

Mad Monkey Central - Cairns
8.2 2056 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹4869/nightfor 1 night

Mad Monkey Central

hostel - Cairns
Mad Monkey Central hostel in Cairns offers a prime location, a short walk from the Cairns Esplanade and major tour departure points for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
This Cairns hostel boasts a swimming pool, bar serving Coral Sea beer, a fully equipped kitchen, and free events, plus rooms ranging from dorms to private en-suite rooms.
Little Drifter Cairns - Cairns
8.4 2126 reviews
Cairns
2 1
₹6457/nighttotal: â‚¹45199 (7 )

Little Drifter Cairns

hostel - Cairns
The Village Cairns is conveniently located in central Cairns, just a short walk from the Cairns Convention Center and within easy reach of the city’s main attractions. This hostel has received very good ratings for its cleanliness and overall experience, while its location has been praised as excellent.
The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, lounge and terrace, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can also benefit from a range of amenities including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a restaurant, as well as tour organisation services.
Temple Backpackers - Cairns
Cairns
2 1
₹6720/nighttotal: â‚¹20160 (3 )

Temple Backpackers

hostel - Cairns
Temple Backpackers is a hostel located in Cairns City, 2 blocks from the Esplanade, offering proximity to the Lagoon and night markets, and housed within a historic 1930s former Cairns Masonic Temple. This accommodation provides air conditioning, a swimming pool, a garden, parking, and a communal kitchen equipped with a microwave oven, alongside social spaces for meeting fellow travellers.
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