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Featured Hostels in Koah

The Espy Hostel
Exterior
The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (64)
"Great property in a great location. Clean and no bugs. Great shower pressure!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a tour company on site to help with bookings, which was amazing. Kitchen was helpful to have for making our own morning coffee or tea before heading out for the day. Didn’t use the pool as had been out each day all day on boats to the reef, and this location is directly across the street from the lagoon. At first we were worried as I hadn’t realized I’d booked a hostel...
The Espy Hostel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (393)
"A lot of shopping and dining places are really close to Gilligan's which were helpful. Plus sufficient room for transport to park right outside the motel "
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
YHA Cairns Central
Garden
YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (175)
"This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening. "
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
YHA Cairns Central
The Village Cairns - Hostel
Reception
The Village Cairns - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (172)
"Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful."
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Village Cairns - Hostel
Caravella Backpackers
Outdoor pool
Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (136)
"Great Room options, from basic dorms to private rooms, a selection which are 4star."
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Caravella Backpackers
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$225
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (37)
"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
5.0 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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Other property types in Koah

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1507)
"Good location for walking downtown."
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Mantra Trilogy
Outdoor pool
Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1194)
"The staff on reception were lovely and helpful. Nothing to much trouble. Central location. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and esplanade.great swimming pool."
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Mantra Trilogy
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1225)
"Excellent location and very nice area Would definitely stay again"
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Koah?
You might like the prices at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which has positive reviews from our customers: Cairns Colonial Club Resort - 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from the heart of Koah. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this holiday park.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Koah?
Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: 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 Koah 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 Koah?
In general, Koah is known for its rainforest, wildlife and local tours. Major attractions include Cairns Esplanade. Get out into nature with places such as Bare Hill Conservation Park, Dinden National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland. Cultural attractions include Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Mareeba Heritage Museum & Tourist Information Centre.
What's the best way to get to and around Koah while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Koah on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), located 13 mi (21 km) from the city centre.