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 favoured by visitors more than others. There are 580 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 17 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $90/night.
These are some of the hostels in Cairns with the highest demand. Users can use the filters present to refine their search even further.
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All filters8 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
1362 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$48
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
1874 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$40
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
1515 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
$34
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
7.4
Good
139 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
$118
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
1.2 km from city centre
$90
149 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally situated, Asylum Cairns Backpackers Hostel offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also features an outdoor pool, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
4.0
Okay
1 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$79
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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
1780 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
$39
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
2145 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
$40
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 17 May 2024.
| Cheapest month: | July |
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| Most expensive month: | December |
| Average price in Cairns: | $90/night |
| Cheapest price found: | $27/night |
| Cheapest day: | Wednesday |
| Most expensive day: | Tuesday |
$28 - $356
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.$37 - $96
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.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 $34 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 17 May 2024
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Cairns. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$34
Avg. per night
4 Pemboke Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$82
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 17 May 2024.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
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341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
$34
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3 stars
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Other accommodations in Cairns
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81-83 The Rocks Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$365
Avg. per night
$242
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$85
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$154
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$222
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231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$72
Avg. per night
6-8 Frond Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
9.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$367
Avg. per night