Hostels in Cairns, Australia

Cairns hostels are S$ 67/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In October is often the cheapest month to book, and in March is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Cairns. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 20/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Cairns for S$ 57/night or less a good deal.

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Cairns is Caravella Backpackers. 6 users from HotelsCombined gave the Caravella Backpackers a 9.4/10 rating.

It is 3.6 km to get from Cairns Airport to Globetrotters International (the nearest Cairns hostel to the airport).

Cairns CBD is the most popular area of Cairns to stay in. In the past year, 9% of HotelsCombined users looking for Cairns hostels searched within Cairns CBD. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is a popular hostel in Cairns CBD if you choose to stay in the area.

If you’re looking for a hostel near Cairns Esplanade while in Cairns, then opt for the popular Caravella Backpackers with a 9.4/10 review score from 6 users. The distance from Cairns Esplanade to Caravella Backpackers is 0.4 km.

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.