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Travellers Oasis

Cairns

Conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, directly opposite Cairns Central Shopping Center and the train station, this unique retreat offers more than just a place to stay.

I
Itai
From
Israel
Staff were super kind, had a great stay And the people staying in the hostel were great and very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Price from
$86.68
1 night, 2 adults

Travellers Paradise

Cairns

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travelers Paradise offers accommodations in a historical, heritage listed Guest House in Cairns, 0.7 mi from Cairns Convention Center.

Y
YUKO
From
Japan
My kids and I really loved this beautiful queenslander house. The public areas were super clean and cozy. We enjoyed meeting people from the different countries there. Peter and Tommy are very welcoming and helpful. We had relaxing days. Just across the railway station or the bus stop. Great location to take the public transportations. We enjoyed making Aussie brekkie with the foods from Coles and Woolworth just near by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Price from
$89.07
1 night, 2 adults

Global Backpackers Youth Hostel

Cairns

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within a 12-minute walk, Global Backpackers Youth Hostel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

R
Rafael
From
Peru
In the heart of cairns, a place full of young and beautiful people. Kitchen clean and everyone was respectfull. The imstructions are clear. I Had a lot of fun!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews
Price from
$72.81
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns

Welcome to Dreamtime—an award-winning budget hostel with a big heart. If you're looking for a clean, friendly and relaxed place to stay while exploring Cairns, you've found it.

a
adzgypsy
From
Australia
Dreamhouse Hostel is a great and quiet little hoste in the heart of Cairns City. Tim the manager is a nice guy, great to deal with and makes the place feel secure, he had also upgraded my initial booking out of kindness which was awesome after being on the travel for some time and needing and wanting chill and comfort. 10/10 service, cleanliness, clean kitchen and utensils, etc. cute and cosy gardens. One of the best hostels I've stayed in around the world. Will definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
Price from
$59.11
1 night, 2 adults

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

Cairns

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

S
Seggerman
From
United States
Mumma’s is great! Friendly staff, clean beds and bathroom, and a super inviting atmosphere! The location can’t be beat and is within walking distance to anything you’d need. Thomas the manager is great and even put out a great Christmas breakfast for everyone on Christmas morning! 10/10 will be staying again soon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 571 reviews
Price from
$70.46
1 night, 2 adults

Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Center reachable within a 10-minute walk, Little Drifter Cairns provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi...

D
Donna
From
United States
Staff was so helpful, location was in heart of everything, grocery store next door, staff works so hard to keep it clean with all the Drifters !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
Price from
$117.50
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Waterfront

Cairns

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

J
Julia
From
United States
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and common areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
Price from
$77.05
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

G
Geneva
From
United States
The facility itself was super clean — huge plus for me, and it was clear the staff cleaned regularly. Vibes were pretty chill, good mix of social and solo. Overall had a nice night there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
Price from
$76.43
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Jungle

Cairns

Mad Monkey Jungle is a resort style hostel, featuring FREE ultra fast WIFI. Centrally located in the heart of Cairns and is only a short walk to all the major attractions.

A
Alastair
From
United Kingdom
The hostel is very clean and social. The staff were so kind and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
Price from
$43.87
1 night, 2 adults

Caravella Backpackers

Cairns

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

H
Harrison F. Carter
From
New Zealand
The staff were so lovely, helpful and kind... really wonderful people. My room was clean and comfortable and had all I needed. The location was superb for everything. Ate at the attached Indonesian restaurant each evening, really lovely people and food. Loved my stay and visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
Price from
$68.63
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Summer House Cairns

341 Lake Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,742 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,165 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,596 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews

Travellers Oasis

8 Scott Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
Best hostel in Cairns. Super social, nice events and cheap drinks at the bar. Location is in the heart of the city and you can literally walk everywhere in 5 minutes. Will definetly be back one day
Guest review byPiccioni
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews
In addition to the great location of the hostel, I really enjoyed the kitchen and common area on the top level. It's a great way to connect with people throughout the hostel. They do make sure that the hostel stays safe, asking all backpackers not to bring guests or people from outside.
Guest review byJacqueline
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $95.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
This is a very nice hostel. The building has everything you need. They take great care for everyday cleanings. My dorm was mixed with bunk beds. There’s a safe under the bed for each person. Sheets were clean, and so the bathrooms.
Guest review byVittoria
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $90.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
This was the best hostel I’ve been so far. I stayed in the upstairs dorms which are very nice. With just 4/5 beds per room (not bunk beds for once). The building is not new but really nice with great vibes! Everybody was so chill…The common areas are great and the staff is awesome: thanks to Tim, Paul and Chelsea for what they do!
Guest review byVittoria
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $84.31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
The breakfast was great, the hostel is extremely clean, i loved the common area, it’s so social I met lots of new people. The beds were extremely comfortable and everyone from staff is so nice and helpful. One of the best hostels I‘ve stayed in, also perfectly located, only 5-10 minute walk anywhere you wanna go. Really great hostel!!
Guest review bySarah
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $95.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Best hostel I stayed in Australia! Staff is great, super helpful and thoughtful! The hostel is super clean and bedrooms comfortable. Stayed in a 3-bed dormitory and I felt like home. You can also feel that this place is so special that it creates a very calm ambiance amongst guests. There are different common areas/kitchens for each group of bedrooms. The hostel is located just beside the bus station and a commercial center where there is a supermarket and some stores open until 10 Pm.
Guest review byNathalie
Solo traveler