What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?

€50/night is an average price for a hostel in Cairns throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in September is the most expensive month to book, and in February is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Cairns hostels for as low as €14/night. In general, Cairns hostels for €36 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Cairns?

Based on our data, Caravella Backpackers is the best Cairns hostel, with a rating of 8.3/10 from 1,865 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?

Caravella Backpackers is the nearest hostel in Cairns to Cairns Airport, at a distance of 3.7 km.

What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Cairns CBD, with 5% of our users looking to stay in Cairns searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Little Drifter Cairns is a popular hostel in Cairns CBD that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Cairns closest to Cairns Hospital?

The most popular hostel in Cairns that’s close to Cairns Hospital is Caravella Backpackers. Just 0.5 km separate Caravella Backpackers from Cairns Hospital, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,865 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Caravella Backpackers a score of 8.3/10.

Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?

Staying in a Cairns hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Cairns tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does Cairns have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 4 Cairns hostels list “Kitchen/kitchenette” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Cairns with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Yha Cairns Central.

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairns

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns is February (€17). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is September (€109).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Tuesday (€17). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is €65.

How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as €22, rising to an average cost of €44, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €23 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairns this weekend for as little as €29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €29/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was €29/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 10 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 10 days ahead was €18 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia

Out of the hostels in Cairns we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

0.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

€18

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Hostels in Cairns

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairns

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns is February (€17). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is September (€109).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Tuesday (€17). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is €65.

How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as €22, rising to an average cost of €44, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €23 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 10 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 10 days ahead was €18 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia

Out of the hostels in Cairns we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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Where to stay in Cairns

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.

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Facts about staying in Cairns

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