What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?

Cairns hostels are S$ 71/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In May is often the cheapest month to book, and in December is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Cairns. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 25/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Cairns for S$ 60/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Cairns?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Cairns is Yha Cairns Central. 1,769 users from HotelsCombined gave the Yha Cairns Central a 8.1/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?

It is 3.7 km to get from Cairns Airport to Caravella Backpackers (the nearest Cairns hostel to the airport).

What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?

Cairns CBD is the most popular area of Cairns to stay in. In the past year, 13% of HotelsCombined users looking for Cairns hostels searched within Cairns CBD. The Village Cairns is a popular hostel in Cairns CBD if you choose to stay in the area.

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

If you’re looking for a hostel near Cairns Esplanade while in Cairns, then opt for the popular Caravella Backpackers with a 7.5/10 review score from 142 users. The distance from Cairns Esplanade to Caravella Backpackers is 0.4 km.

Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?

Hostels in Cairns tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Cairns hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Does Cairns have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

Yes, Cairns has 4 hostels with “Pool” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the most popular Cairns hostel with this amenity.

Affordable Cairns, Australia Hostels From S$ 31/night

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Average price in Cairns:	S$ 71/night
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Top-rated Cairns hostels

According to our users, these are some of the best hostels to stay at in Cairns. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

0.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

S$ 106

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Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 580 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 13 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is S$ 71/night.

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Top-rated Cairns hostels

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