Cairns Hostels
Hostels in Cairns are a great pick for budget-minded travellers who enjoy meeting new people and staying in lively social spaces. Many offer shared kitchens, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and common areas such as bars or game rooms. It’s a friendly, easygoing option that keeps travel simple and sociable.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Cairns
1. YHA Cairns Central
• Travellers appreciate its Garden, Outdoor Furniture, and Languages Spoken at Front Desk.
• Rated 8.9/10 based on 186 reviews.
• Only 0.16km to iPlay Cairns.
• Prices range from KRW 41,416 to KRW 310,621.
2. Little Drifter Cairns
• Guests particularly enjoy the Halal meals provided, Tour/Ticket Service, and Handrails in Stairways.
• Rated 9.2/10 from 55 reviews.
• Convenient to Timezone Cairns, only 0.03km.
• Prices range from KRW 45,424 to KRW 557,114.
3. Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort
• Offers Bar, Tour/Ticket Service, and Laundry Service (On-Site).
• Rated 8.6/10 based on 96 reviews.
• Only 0.19km to Cairns Museum.
• Prices range from KRW 38,966 to KRW 304,831.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for June 2-June 8.
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Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
187 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From KRW 39,866
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Great
56 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From KRW 45,880
39
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Shared Kitchen
8 reviews
6.8/10
1 night
From KRW 75,501
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns North
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
85 reviews
6.9/10
1 night
From KRW 75,501
82
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
99 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From KRW 35,412
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
24 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From KRW 34,298
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
Very Good
11 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From KRW 70,824
36
Very Good
61 reviews
8.0/10
1 night
From KRW 38,753
46
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Shared Kitchen
Outstanding
10/10
88
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
10 reviews
8.3/10
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7.8/10
Good
GGuest UserFelt likd my old boss wings was playing head games somehoe ingluencing othersnegativly towatds my life the took advantage of hotel to put me on display felt very uneasy watched anf a vety blank feeli g of what yhe actual fuk happening at same time felt ve tree u sqfe and secure. Not a bad place if you dont have what i can only logicly asaume to be menyal issues very clean
Comfort Inn Cairns City
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 132,517
7.7/10
Good
___jtLocation is not too bad. Situated a 15 minute walk away from the waters and main restaurant area. Situated on a main road but quiet at night. They let us put down our luggage when we couldn’t check in yet and leave it there after we’d checked out and waited for our flight. The young female receptionist was very helpful and nice.
Cairns Queens Court
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 86,637
7.7/10
Good
GGuest UserCustomer service here is the best we’ve had in Australia! All the staff were so friendly and accommodating. When we had an issue with our room, we were switched rooms with no bother at all - which was such a relief. Really reccomend if you’r staying in cairns ! Thank you!
7.5/10
李李It is far away from the cruise ship terminal. It takes about 30 minutes to walk. The boss service is very enthusiastic. It should be fixed for 3 nights and solved. There is a 7-11 convenience store next to it. It is a little more expensive than the big supermarket in the city center. There are two Chinese restaurants next to it. The taste and the amount of food are OK. The price is cheaper than the city center. Overall good.
Aspect Central
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 95,323
7.4/10
QQINGThis hotel is very good. We are a family of three adults and one child. The room is very large, with a double bed (1.5 meters wide) and two single beds, separate bathroom, refrigerator, microwave oven, dishes, cutlery and forks. Spoons and toasters are very convenient. The hotel has no breakfast and no extra bed. It is suitable for a family. It can be said to be very good at this price. The hotel also has free parking spaces, free Wi-Fi, and a small swimming pool. The hotel is 1.2 kilometers away from the bustling beach area. You can eat and drink when you stroll. The location of the hotel is within the range of free pick-up and drop-off for day trips, which is very convenient.
Cairns City Motel
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 129,399
7.3/10
GGuest UserBed is comfy, sheets are clean but blankets looks not washed, so we did not use it. Toilet is clean and love the shower. Facility is really old, needs updating.
6.9/10
GGuest UserThe best hostel for backpackers! Everyone is so friendly, it doesn’t take long to be part of the family. You get free rice, pasta and oats. There are events throughout the weekend with free food. The overall vibe of the hostel is just lovely :) defo recommend!
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Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 105,791
6.7/10
JJIWUBecause I want to transfer from Cairns to Bamaga, I booked this hotel. I am optimistic that it is relatively close to the airport, about 5 kilometers. The room is quite big, less than 30 square meters, and the price-performance ratio is relatively high. The hotel before arrival Through my customer service, I informed the key pick-up code and the code of the hotel door, because the hotel door is locked after 0:00 to 5:30 in the morning, but I have to leave early because of the early flight. This hotel is still very considerate. ,Not bad
Tropical Queenslander
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 137,416
6.6/10
李李The only regrettable hotel in Australia and New Zealand.
Let me talk about the advantages firstly: it is close to the beach, only a few minutes walk, you can walk, no beach, and the sea water is cloudy. Walk to the city center for about half an hour and there are buses.
Besides the disadvantages: the hotel is old, the Wi-Fi signal is often not available, the room is crammed, the kitchen operation table is next to the bed, and you have to be very careful when washing. There was also a striking warning-1,000 fines for triggering a smoke alarm. The swimming pool downstairs was completely unused, with leaves and unknown objects floating in it.
The most frustrating thing is that the ants on the wall are all in the tea cup after returning for a while. At night I crawled into my neck!
Will not go again.
Reef Palms Motel Apartments
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:KRW 130,958
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in Cairns?
Whether you are travelling to Cairns for business or tourism, YHA Cairns Central (from KRW 41,416) , Little Drifter Cairns (from KRW 45,424) and Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from KRW 38,966) are preferred.
Which Hostels in Cairns offer breakfast?
YHA Cairns Central (from KRW 41,416) provides high-quality breakfast.
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Cairns Hostels Information
| Total properties | 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 1,337 |
| Highest price | KRW 1,128,953 |
| Lowest price | KRW 38,976 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | KRW 155,122 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | KRW 149,020 |
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