What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?

€54/night is an average price for a hostel in Cairns throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in April is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Cairns hostels for as low as €18/night. In general, Cairns hostels for €48 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Cairns?

Based on our data, Yha Cairns Central is the best Cairns hostel, with a rating of 8.1/10 from 1,719 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 14% of our users looking to stay in Cairns searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. The Jack Backpackers 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 Esplanade?

The most popular hostel in Cairns that’s close to Cairns Esplanade is Caravella Backpackers. Just 0.4 km separate Caravella Backpackers from Cairns Esplanade, the city’s most popular attraction. 151 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Caravella Backpackers a score of 7.5/10.

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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 4 Cairns hostels list “Wi-Fi” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Cairns with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

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Popular hostels in Cairns

The following hostels are among the most sought after in the Cairns area. Users can utilize the filters available to narrow down their search.

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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

0.4 km from city centre

€24

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Yha Cairns Central

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

1719 reviews

Location

0.3 km from city centre

€24

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Global Backpackers Cairns

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

1859 reviews

Location

0.6 km from city centre

€25

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Summer House Backpackers Cairns

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

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2.3 km from city centre

€23

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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

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

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0.6 km from city centre

€21

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Travellers Oasis

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

1335 reviews

Location

0.5 km from city centre

€57

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Mihaven Shared Living - Pembroke St

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

1.1 km from city centre

€49

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Cheapest month:	March
Most expensive month:	December
Average price in Cairns:	€53/night
Cheapest price found:	€18/night
Cheapest day:	Sunday
Most expensive day:	Wednesday

Hostels in Cairns, Australia

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Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 586 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 27 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is €53/night.

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