Hostels in Cairns, Australia
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Cairns, QLD, Australia
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Cairns, QLD, Australia
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Popular hostels in Cairns
Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 578 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 18 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is S$ 72/night.
The following hostels are among the most sought after in the Cairns area. Users seeking more options can adjust the settings in the search form at the top of the page.
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All filters20-26 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
1702 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
S$ 38
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
Location
2.3 km from city centre
S$ 35
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
337 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
S$ 31
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
1854 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
S$ 37
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
1322 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
S$ 95
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
S$ 61
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Cairns. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.
| Cheapest month: | March |
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| Most expensive month: | July |
| Average price in Cairns: | S$ 72/night |
| Cheapest price found: | S$ 26/night |
| Cheapest day: | Tuesday |
| Most expensive day: | Wednesday |
S$ 33 - S$ 118
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.S$ 34 - S$ 61
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.Top-rated Cairns hostels
Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 578 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
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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149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
S$ 108
Avg. per night
149 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
S$ 72
Avg. per night
Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia
Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as S$ 82 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Castaways Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Cairns at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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207 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 82
Avg. per night
Hostel prices in Cairns
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairns to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairns at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
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57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
S$ 37
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Other accommodations in Cairns
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57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 37
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 75
Avg. per night
6-8 Frond Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
9.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 322
Avg. per night
23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 110
Avg. per night
6 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 159
Avg. per night
294-298 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
S$ 173
Avg. per night
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 136
Avg. per night
81-83 The Rocks Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 143
Avg. per night