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## Browse Select Cape York Peninsula Hostels

![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/4c105823.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)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/ae08ee8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/225346dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

Yungaburra

9.4/10

Exceptional

(91)

"Great place to stay off the water. Lots to see in the area. Great service and very clean! Thank you!"

CA $58

CA $65 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

![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)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/6024efb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/23252aaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns Central Business District

8.0/10

Very good

(426)

"Great cheap place to stay"

CA $177

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

![Twin Room with Ensuite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/06be6561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/abbece74.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)

### YHA Cairns Central

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(201)

"Clean, nice green area to share and good parking."

CA $84

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/7e4af847.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)

![Economy Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/808264e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dougies Backpackers

Port Douglas

9.0/10

Wonderful

(16)

"cool place, spread out and well set up. friendly staff, good mix of guests. not far from the centre of town, easily walkable although I did not. will stay again for sure "

CA $84

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/0f5b2989.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)

![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/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/4bec89e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

8.2/10

Very good

(180)

"Absolutely lovely environment"

CA $117

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/00643ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/w428h292x6y4-8c99a7f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Caravella Backpackers

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(143)

"Loved my stay at Caravellas. Really great location on the Esplanade. Very friendly. Staff were great. Highly recommend "

CA $96

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13230000/13222200/13222159/ac8bddb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13230000/13222200/13222159/912fec67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Check-in/check-out kiosk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13230000/13222200/13222159/9c17205b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13230000/13222200/13222159/3c344188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Port Douglas

7.8/10

Good

(29)

"Great staff."

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Global-Backpackers-Port-Douglas.h13222159.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)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/cc9fb2a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/bb7b0ead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Traditional Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/638a7e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Parramatta Park

7.6/10

Good

(100)

"Clean and friendly accommodation across the road from the station "

CA $153

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/24e006b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/77d31b96.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)

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

### The Espy Hostel

Cairns Central Business District

7.6/10

Good

(83)

"I loved the spacious kitchen and clean bathrooms facilities. The location was perfect! Just next to the lagoon, shopping malls, bus stop and the beach front."

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

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## Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews

![Cairns Sunland Leisure Park](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/1e2dece3_y.jpg)

### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

10/10 Excellent

"They have always been good to us for years"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information)

![Heritage Cairns](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429770/ac935514_y.jpg)

### Heritage Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"It was easy to walk to everything, the staff were very helpful and the room was fresh and clean."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Heritage-Cairns.h3429770.Hotel-Information)

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

### Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay, kid friendly, everything we needed great friendly staff great location"

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

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

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and big. Nice facilities. "

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

![Crystalbrook Bailey](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36685000/36684912/4db34287_y.jpg)

### Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay - highly recommended "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Bailey-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h36684912.Hotel-Information)

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

### Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Could not be closer for the tours of the barrier reef I would definitely be staying there again "

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

![Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/1bbe563e_y.jpg)

### Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Novotel-Cairns-Oasis-Resort.h84251.Hotel-Information)

![ Hotel Tropiq](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg)

### Hotel Tropiq

10/10 Excellent

"Inexpensive, Great Pool, Clean, FANTASTIC Staff "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information)

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

### Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"Was perfect "

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

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