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All filtersWaterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Only two minutes from Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Waterfront Backpackers is located in the heart of Cairns. It also offers a swimming pool and an outdoor pool.
Bounce Cairns
Featuring an on-site bar, this central Cairns hostel is located just a short walk from Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino. It also provides an outdoor pool, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.
Globetrotters International
Situated a short drive from Cairns Convention Centre, Globetrotters International offers cosy accommodation in Cairns. It also provides an outdoor pool, luggage storage and a tour desk.
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is situated in the heart of Cairns and is within an easy walk of Cairns Central. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of The Reef Hotel Casino.
Cairns Central Yha
Centrally situated, Cairns Central YHA offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also provides an outdoor pool, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Caravella Backpackers
Conveniently situated, Caravella Backpackers allows for easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and an outdoor pool.
Tips for booking a hostel in Cairns
| Cheapest month: | December |
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| Most expensive month: | July |
| Average price in Cairns: | $41/night |
| Cheapest price found: | $7/night |
| Cheapest day: | Thursday |
| Most expensive day: | Saturday |
Top rated Cairns hostels
Show all 30 hostelsCairns Central Yha
Centrally situated, Cairns Central YHA offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also provides an outdoor pool, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Caravella Backpackers
Conveniently situated, Caravella Backpackers allows for easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and an outdoor pool.
Bounce Cairns
Featuring an on-site bar, this central Cairns hostel is located just a short walk from Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino. It also provides an outdoor pool, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is situated in the heart of Cairns and is within an easy walk of Cairns Central. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of The Reef Hotel Casino.
Cheapest hostels in Cairns
Show all 30 hostelsGilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is situated in the heart of Cairns and is within an easy walk of Cairns Central. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of The Reef Hotel Casino.
Bounce Cairns
Featuring an on-site bar, this central Cairns hostel is located just a short walk from Cairns Central and The Reef Hotel Casino. It also provides an outdoor pool, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.
Cairns Central Yha
Centrally situated, Cairns Central YHA offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also provides an outdoor pool, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Caravella Backpackers
Conveniently situated, Caravella Backpackers allows for easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and an outdoor pool.
Globetrotters International
Situated a short drive from Cairns Convention Centre, Globetrotters International offers cosy accommodation in Cairns. It also provides an outdoor pool, luggage storage and a tour desk.
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Only two minutes from Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Waterfront Backpackers is located in the heart of Cairns. It also offers a swimming pool and an outdoor pool.
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Cairns hostel FAQs
What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?
$41 per night is how much hostels in Cairns cost, on average. $7 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $34 per night or less is a good deal. Cairns hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with April being the most expensive month to book, and in December being the cheapest.
What’s the best hostel in Cairns?
Cairns Central Yha is the best Cairns hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Cairns Central Yha has a rating of 8.3/10 from 548 reviews.
What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?
The closest Cairns hostel to Cairns Airport is Globetrotters International, which is 3.6 km away.
Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?
Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Cairns on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Cairns offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.
Does Cairns have hostels with “parking” listed as an amenity?
Yes, there are hostels in Cairns with “parking” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 4 hostels have the “parking” amenity in the Cairns area. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.