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Featured Hostels in Tropical North Waterfront

The Village Cairns - Hostel
Reception

The Village Cairns - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (177)
"Property was in a good location but the kitchen was very full and hard to find any space."
The Village Cairns - Hostel
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

The Espy Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (73)
"Very easy to find hostel. Convenient in and out. Room and facilities were clean. Bed was comfortable. Shower was hot. Good value for money. "
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, (399)
"Nice place to stay"
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
YHA Cairns Central
Garden

YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (183)
"Friendly staff, very convenient location, all (bed linen, towel, ...) very clean, 50m from Cairns big shopping centre with major supermarkets, department store. The communal kitchen is very well organised, clean. Secure car parking for $5 a day. Negative things are the free wifi is only up to 5Mbps during off-peak but very slow and just enough to check email at night (peak-hours), power points should be close to the bed or the floor or the very small table in the room, if your phone charging...
The price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
YHA Cairns Central
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
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Exterior

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Everthing was GREAT."
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Balcony

MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Caravella Backpackers
Outdoor pool

Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (139)
"Location excellent Indonesia restaurant next door"
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Caravella Backpackers
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
Terrace/patio

MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
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
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
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
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool

Njoy Backpackers Hostel

1.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (85)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."
Njoy Backpackers 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
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
Lazy Duck Hostel
Outdoor pool

Lazy Duck Hostel

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (24)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"
Lazy Duck 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
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Other property types in Tropical North Waterfront

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1272)
"Room was amazing, property was exceptional, staff was friendly and professional. Wish we had stayed longer"
The price is AU$306
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1524)
"Comfortable place to stay when in Cairns. Can easily walk to the marina for water activities. "
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Mantra Trilogy
Outdoor pool

Mantra Trilogy

4.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1209)
"Good position "
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Mantra Trilogy
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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Tropical North Waterfront?
You might like the prices at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our guests: Pacific Hotel Cairns - 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the heart of Tropical North Waterfront. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this holiday park.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Tropical North Waterfront?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually December and January, 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 Tropical North Waterfront are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tropical North Waterfront?
Major attractions include Cairns Esplanade. Get out into nature with places such as Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Crystal Cascades. Locals like to shop at Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
What's the best way to get to and around Tropical North Waterfront while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Tropical North Waterfront in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre.