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Featured Hostels in Kuranda

The Village Cairns - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (136)
"Central"
The price is AU$100
per night
6 June - 7 June
The Village Cairns - Hostel
The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (45)
"I shouldn't expect too much from any hostel, including the Espy. I found what appeared to be a cockroach in the room the first night In the hallway, I dispatched of a very large one. I didn't receive an email with instructions for self check-in. Fortunately, there was someone who contacted a staff person who provided us with the necessary information to get in the room. Shower was good, but the handles fell off. Hot water in the sink never really got hot. Nonetheless, we got by and enjoyed...
The Espy Hostel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (380)
"My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location is perfect for anything you would wanna do in town and the price was right for sure. "
The price is AU$166
per night
26 June - 27 June
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
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YHA Cairns Central
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (154)
"Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking "
The price is AU$107
per night
31 May - 1 June
YHA Cairns Central
Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (132)
"Hi, Room was spacious and air-conditioned rooms. Location is so close to town and waterfront. Could use TLC in the grounds, been a tough few years. Pool was good. I would go back ,is heavily booked. "
The price is AU$120
per night
30 May - 31 May
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (34)
"Helpful, happy staff. Ill be back."
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Everthing was GREAT."
The price is AU$192
per night
31 May - 1 June
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (42)
"Friendly, accommodating & helpful staff."
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"It was a shame that one washing machine was broken."
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
2.0 star property
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Global Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Walking distance to most places. Super clean. Excellent room. Comfortable bed. Had a queen room with it’s own shower. Would recommend and would absolutely stay there again. "
Global Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (154)
"Hostel was closed. Had been closed for 2 months. No contact from Nomads or Expedia to tell us this. This is the last time I book accommodation with Expedia."
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"Great staff, wonderful location, and very nice accommodation."
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
Cairns Girls Hostel
1.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12)
"I liked that it was girls only. Clean, friendly and perfect location."
Cairns Girls Hostel
Asylum Cairns Hostel
1.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (3)
"空港からの無料の送迎バスが出ていたので良かったです。 ツアーの予約もしていただき助かりました。 キッチンも広くて良かったです。"
Asylum Cairns Hostel
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (67)
"Staff very great, place with comfortable, youg people, all perfect even if we could hear other couple in bedrooms around us.."
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
Lazy Duck Hostel
2.0 star property
6.2 out of 10, (24)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"
Lazy Duck Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
1.0 star property
5.4 out of 10, (42)
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen. "
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Nomads Esplanade
2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (17)
"When we got there we found out the hotel didnt exist anymore. After a bit of exploring we found where we were booked, and it was crummy to say the least"
Nomads Esplanade
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Other property types in Kuranda

Farm Stay! Fun activities for the whole family-35 minutes from Cairns CBD
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Absolutely wonderful during Cyclone Jasper!!! "
The price is AU$323
per night
30 May - 31 May
Farm Stay! Fun activities for the whole family-35 minutes from Cairns CBD
Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1135)
"Good size pool. Very tidy well maintained gardens"
The price is AU$185
per night
10 June - 11 June
Mantra Trilogy
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (656)
"Such a great place for a family holiday. There is so much to do at the park!"
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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Kuranda Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,400
Accommodation
22 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$100
Highest Price
AU$192

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Kuranda?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation in the area, which has good reviews from our travellers: Crystalbrook Flynn - 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the heart of Kuranda. Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kuranda?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Kuranda are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 278 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Kuranda?
Overall, Kuranda is known for its rainforest, gardens and wildlife. Major attractions include Cairns Esplanade. Get out into nature with places such as Rainforestation Nature Park, Barron Gorge National Park and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Cultural attractions include Kuranda Arts Co-Op Gallery, Peter Jarver Gallery and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Kuranda while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kuranda on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from the city centre. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. If you’re eager to explore more of the surrounding area, head over to Kuranda Station to catch a train.

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