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Featured Hostels in Cairns

The Village Cairns - Hostel
Reception
The Village Cairns - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (158)
"I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well"
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Village Cairns - Hostel
The Espy Hostel
Exterior
The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (58)
"Nice wall painting, kind staff. Long term travelers are also kind."
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central
Garden
YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (166)
"Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet."
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (387)
"Great!"
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Garden view
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Everthing was GREAT."
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Caravella Backpackers
Outdoor pool
Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (133)
"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
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (36)
"Location excellent close to centre and public transport. Staff very helpful building and facilities are rather tired I enjoyed my stay and very good value for money. "
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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
Pool
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
Terrace/patio
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
2.0 star property
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Balcony
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
Pool
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
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
Outdoor pool
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
Lobby
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
Outdoor pool
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
Outdoor pool
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
Outdoor pool
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
Lobby
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 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
Outdoor pool
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
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (85)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
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Cairns Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,320
Accommodation
22 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$103
Highest Price
AU$219