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 196 reviews.
• Only 0.16km to iPlay Cairns.
• Prices range from €22 to €273.
2. Little Drifter Cairns
• Guests particularly enjoy the Halal meals provided, Tour/Ticket Service, and Handrails in Stairways.
• Rated 9.2/10 from 60 reviews.
• Convenient to Timezone Cairns, only 0.03km.
• Prices range from €29 to €353.
3. Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort
• Offers Bar, Tour/Ticket Service, and Laundry Service (On-Site).
• Rated 8.6/10 based on 99 reviews.
• Only 0.19km to Cairns Museum.
• Prices range from €22 to €170.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for June 23-June 29.
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Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
198 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From €23
93
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
99 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From €20
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Great
63 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From €31
99+
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns North
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage
86 reviews
6.7/10
1 night
From €44
36
Very Good
63 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From €22
90
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Cairns
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
10 reviews
8.3/10
46
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Shared Kitchen
Outstanding
1 review
10/10
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 €40
53
Hotel near Cairns City Center,Parramatta Park
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Good
2 reviews
7.8/10
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 €20
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7.9/10
Good
Our room was nice, clean and comfortable! The reception was very kind and helpful us everything
Comfort Inn Cairns City
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€79
7.8/10
Good
My daughter left her soft plush in room, staff were helpful and we are happy to stay at the connecting rooms in Queens Court.
Cairns Queens Court
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€58
7.7/10
Good
Very cost-effective, complete facilities, spacious rooms, convenient transportation
Aspect Central
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€50
7.7/10
Good
AAnonymous UserIt's all okay. Great stay. Quiet and full kitchen amenities. We enjoyed our stay.
7.5/10
Great mattress. Thanks happy for the price
Cairns City Motel
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€78
7.4/10
MMnMrA perfect place for a transfer. Fantastic service, free secure parking.
7.0/10
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:€58
6.7/10
SS.eveThe place is nice and accessible to all the shopping centre and near to bus and train station. The staff and the people are nice and during the night is so quiet. My only concern is no mirror inside the room.. all in all it is good place to stay.
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Parramatta Park 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€43
6.6/10
Very enjoyable . Boutique motel in a quiet location , close to everything Very helpful staff I enjoyed my stay and will come back again May horton
Reef Palms Motel Apartments
Hotel near Cairns City Center, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€84
6.6/10
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:€86
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in Cairns?
Whether you are travelling to Cairns for business or tourism, YHA Cairns Central (from €22) , Little Drifter Cairns (from €29) and Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort (from €22) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Cairns?
For Hostels in Cairns, the average price on weekdays is €87, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is €90.
Which Hostels in Cairns offer breakfast?
YHA Cairns Central (from €22) provides high-quality breakfast.
Which Hostels in Cairns have parking lots?
Which Hostels in Cairns have bars?
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Cairns Hostels Information
| Total properties | 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 1,345 |
| Highest price | €666 |
| Lowest price | €22 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | €90 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | €87 |
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