Title: Find the Best Cape York Peninsula Hostels from CA $26 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Cape York Peninsula hostels

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/0f5b2989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/5517d35d_edited_9f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bcb8cafd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/4bec89e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Little Drifter Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.2/10

Very good

(182 reviews)

"Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

steven

CA $117

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/479852a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/06bc6530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/ac2474a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/54485755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dougies Backpackers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Dougies-Backpackers.h15147858.Hotel-Information)

Port Douglas

9.2/10

Wonderful

(18 reviews)

"Great place, no complaints. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Kaidan

CA $84

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Dougies-Backpackers.h15147858.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b444d60d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/755e6b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hotel Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/21a4d3ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/be50590f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.0/10

Very good

(438 reviews)

"Great cheap place to stay"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

sarah

CA $189

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/b16b570b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/8ab9f505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/74014f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/cb3c4546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Caravella Backpackers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Caravella-Backpackers.h12436885.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(149 reviews)

"Great hotel"

![Norway](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/no.svg)

Åge

CA $102

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Caravella-Backpackers.h12436885.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/bcb1f992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d6c1fbf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/1081997d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### YHA Cairns Central

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(218 reviews)

"Had a great stay, thanks!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ryoichi

CA $83

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/dea8ad42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/16f61386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/c5c23b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/9513055b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Travellers-Paradise.h10037125.Hotel-Information)

Parramatta Park

7.6/10

Good

(100 reviews)

"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

David

CA $147

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 11 - Mar 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Travellers-Paradise.h10037125.Hotel-Information)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/77d31b96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/e6f029df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/8bb25531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/ca709761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Espy Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Waterfront-Haven.h76657088.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

7.6/10

Good

(84 reviews)

"Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Timothy

CA $83

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 21 - Mar 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Waterfront-Haven.h76657088.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/e87bfd8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/9bc6b41b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/0fd43c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/dff11f14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-City-Backpackers-Hostel.h9628396.Hotel-Information)

Parramatta Park

6.8/10

(42 reviews)

"Good location , easy to get around "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Chen

CA $68

CA $68 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-City-Backpackers-Hostel.h9628396.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/1173cc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/368d1db8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/3ffd5562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/971257a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yungaburra-Hotels-On-The-Wallaby-Eco-Lodge-Hostel.h17930769.Hotel-Information)

Yungaburra

9.4/10

Exceptional

(107 reviews)

"Room was great, walking distance to the lovely Yungaburra village, Peterson Creek walking track and platypus viewing platform. Also a lovely outdoor area with hammocks and eating area"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ann

CA $24

CA $26 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yungaburra-Hotels-On-The-Wallaby-Eco-Lodge-Hostel.h17930769.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews

![Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8065/71185deb_y.jpg)

### Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were so welcoming and helpful, they really went out of their way to make our stay feel special. The room was beautiful and very clean. A nice touch was the on tap sparkling and chilled water in the corridor. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information)

![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"great location, wonderful service "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)

![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/ec509db7_y.jpg)

### Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"Love it "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg)

### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant service at check-in, room was nice and clean and roomy. Car parking was convenient. Short 10 minute walk to the restaurants, excellent stay."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg)

### Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"The best breakfast ever"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information)

![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The view was awesome "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

![Crystalbrook Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15_y.jpg)

### Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent

"Yes very clean n comfy"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information)

![Mantra Esplanade](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/d4cbdacf_y.jpg)

### Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment, great views "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mantra-Esplanade.h554653.Hotel-Information)

![The Benson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/f7e335a9_y.jpg)

### The Benson Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and staff helpful and courteous. Location was great- a short walk from the Pier to get to our snorkeling trip and close by to great restaurants-Miss Chief and Dundees. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-The-Benson-Hotel.h68623541.Hotel-Information)

## Find out more about Cape York Peninsula

## Cape York Peninsula Hostels information

| Number of reviews | 882        |
| ----------------- | ---------- |
| Accommodation     | 24 Hostels |
| Lowest Price      | CA $26     |
| Highest Price     | CA $209    |