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Our top choices for Cairns hostels

1. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is CA $86
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Espy Hostel

2. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (249 reviews)
"The kitchen was well stocked and had lits of cupboards and fridges for keeping your own food organised. Great wifi, The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed. Staff were super helpful. The laundry had washers and dryers ehich was good. The location was great. We could walk across the road to the supermarket and close to lots of restaurants and pubs."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is CA $80
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
YHA Cairns Central

3. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (463 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
The price is CA $185
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

4. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is CA $105
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Little Drifter Cairns

5. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is CA $69
CA $69 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

6. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (160 reviews)
"Good value. Ok beds, and good a/c. Very basic. Staff is very nice."
United States
katri
The price is CA $102
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Caravella Backpackers

7. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Short but magical stay - loved the historic building, the courtyard and pool were wonderfully social, and the location could not have been better for getting to a world class chamber orchestra performance; wide ranging street food; and boarding the Spirit of Queensland train for an epic journey south. "
Australia
Derek
The price is CA $134
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

8. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Günstig, leichter Check-in und Check-out, gute Kommunikation. Gute Ausstattung."
Germany
Raffaella
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

9. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"This property is good,clean,value for money but Im not happy with my ,,accesible" room, ( Im not in wheelchair)ths is dump,on ground ( like a basement) level,close to kitchen and outdoor siting ,very noisy late evning,joung people ,made cooking,... I think not for people over 30 years old."
Australia
DRAGAN
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

10. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Stayed for a week and it was great, the staff are all very friendly, everything was clean, they provided all the information needed for check in, if I'm back in Cairns I'll stay here again."
Canada
Conrad
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

11. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns North
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"I really liked the resturant/bar at the hostel, really good food"
Australia
Anna
Summer House Backpackers Cairns

12. Temple Backpackers

Temple Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
Temple Backpackers

13. Global Backpackers Cairns

Global Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Great visit all good "
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Global Backpackers Cairns

14. Travellers Oasis - Hostel

Travellers Oasis - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great staff, wonderful location, and very nice accommodation."
United States
Rob
Travellers Oasis - Hostel

15. Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Staff very great, place with comfortable, youg people, all perfect even if we could hear other couple in bedrooms around us.."
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

16. Nomads Esplanade

Nomads Esplanade
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
5.0 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"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"
Australia
Spaceus
Nomads Esplanade

17. Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
5.4 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"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. "
Australia
D
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

18. The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
The price is CA $74
CA $82 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Jack Backpackers
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Number of reviews
1,521
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $69
Highest Price
CA $205

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