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Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
224 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From JPY 4,111
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87
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Shared Kitchen
Good
74 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From JPY 3,733
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99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
120 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From JPY 3,709
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99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
77 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From JPY 6,639
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63
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Shared Kitchen
14 reviews
6.5/10
1 night
From JPY 7,750
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99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
Very Good
11 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From JPY 6,663
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99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
8 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From JPY 4,536
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55
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
18 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From JPY 3,946
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53
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Shared Kitchen
Very Good
2 reviews
8.1/10
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66
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Amazing
1 review
9.4/10
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Caravella Backpackers

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 4, 2020
ZHUOMU
When booking, I was a little skeptical because the price was cheap, but I didn't expect it to be really good. It is worth mentioning that the front desk is not 24 hours, but they are very attentive to prepare Self-checkin for visitors who check in at midnight, and send emails to guide how to operate. Staying for two days can be considered very comfortable. The location is excellent, and it is close to the sea in the center of the city. You can walk along the beach at night. It is a great place to travel alone.
Price per night from:JPY 3,804

Cairns Southgate Hotel

8.4/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 16, 2022
Guest User
location was good no parking when we reached and aircon was not that great but other than that no other issues
Price per night from:JPY 15,287

Comfort Inn Cairns City

8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jun 23, 2025
Guest User
Felt 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
Price per night from:JPY 16,019

Motel Nomad

7.7/10
Good
Posted on Apr 6, 2026
Guest User
Customer 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!
Price per night from:JPY 11,105

Aspect Central

7.5/10
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
Scuba man
Got economy room , only one night. Arrived late left early. Room ok, small. Had shower toilet aircon and a bed plus a jug with tea/coffee and milk, what more could you want ? Rained all night so a little noisy drip drip drip outside window.  Stay ok, will get better room next time if it’s raining. Check in/out very easy, booking easy, No problems and price was good.
Price per night from:JPY 9,002

Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

7.3/10
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
Guest User
Bed 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.
Price per night from:JPY 13,397

Cairns Queens Court

7.1/10
Posted on Jul 13, 2026
KR강쥐사탕
I booked a 3-bedroom apartment, but didn't have high expectations since it was a motel. However, it was cleaner than I thought and not bad at all. It's a bit far from the city center, so I had to use Uber frequently. Still, the accommodation fee was cheap enough that even with the Uber costs, it was still a good deal. It takes about 10 minutes by Uber to get to the city center, and you can just do your grocery shopping at a supermarket there and take an Uber back.
Price per night from:JPY 8,577

Bohemia Resort Cairns

6.7/10
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
~NisyA
That was lovely place!🌺💆🏻♀️😊 We love it. Very affordable! There is a pool as well. Very close to fast food and petrol station. Also just 5 mins away from the airport. ✈️
Price per night from:JPY 7,844

Reef Palms Motel Apartments

6.7/10
Posted on Feb 7, 2020
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.
Price per night from:JPY 13,208

Wanna Stay?

6.7/10
Posted on May 24, 2025
Guest User
The 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!
Price per night from:JPY 9,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Hostels in Cairns?

Whether you are travelling to Cairns for business or tourism, YHA Cairns Central (from JPY 3,827) , Little Drifter Cairns (from JPY 5,315) and Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from JPY 4,063) are preferred.

What is the average rate for Hostels in Cairns?

For Hostels in Cairns, the average price on weekdays is JPY 14,160, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is JPY 14,436.

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Cairns Hostels Information

Total properties15
Number of reviews1,536
Highest priceJPY 72,914
Lowest priceJPY 4,631
Weekend Avg. PriceJPY 14,436
Weekday Avg. PriceJPY 14,160