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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Cairns, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Bohemia Resort Cairns |
6.6 / 10 (803 Reviews) |
From 34$ | |
| Gilligan'S Hotel & Resort Cairns |
7.9 / 10 (1352 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Mad Monkey Jungle |
8.1 / 10 (701 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Little Drifter Cairns |
8.1 / 10 (338 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Mad Monkey Village |
8.6 / 10 (979 Reviews) |
From 26$ |
Cairns Accommodation lists:
Top Hostels in Cairns
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Bohemia Resort Cairns
From 34$
The coastline is 650 metres away. Guests can dine in Smith Street Cafe, which is set 6 minutes' walk away.
The rooms have views of the pool. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The nearest airport is Cairns, located 5 km away.
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Gilligan'S Hotel & Resort Cairns
From 11$
The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Rusty's Juice Bar restaurant with healthy cuisine is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
The strategic location gives access to the Bustling Cairns Night Indoor Markets.
Certain units feature views of the pool. A separate toilet and a shower are provided in the en suite bathrooms.
Spence Street at Grafton Street bus stop is just 5 minutes' walk away.
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Mad Monkey Jungle
From 12$
The nearest airport is Cairns, 10 km from the backpacker accommodation. The hostel is located approximately 10 minutes by car from Centenary Lakes. Slap and Pickle Sandwich & Tapas Bar café is just moments from the Cairns property.
Bounce Cairns Hostel is within walking distance of Cairns City Library.
The Cairns property comprises 196 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Cairns City bus station is a mere 5 minutes' walk from the Cairns accommodation.
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Little Drifter Cairns
From 30$
The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Orient Express Sushi Train restaurant with Japanese cuisine is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Green Island is located nearby.
A separate toilet and a shower are provided in the shared bathrooms.
Cairns bus stop is about 5 minutes' walk away.
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Mad Monkey Village
From 26$
The hostel's location is close to The Cairns Civic Theater. A 5-minute walk takes guests to Byblos Cafe café.
Popular points of interest nearby include Munro Martin Parklands.
The rooms also have carpet floor. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital bus station is set about a 5-minute walk away.
Hotels in Cairns
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Bohemia Resort Cairns |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Gilligan'S Hotel & Resort Cairns |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Mad Monkey Jungle |
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Asylum Cairns Share House
From 65$
The Bustling Cairns Night Indoor Markets is fairly close to this accommodation and St Monica's Cathedral is only a 5-minute stroll away. The Cairns hostel offers a prime location close to gardens and parks. Sheridan Bar & Grill treats guests with Australian dishes and is only a 5-minute walk from the Cairns property.
Asylum Cairns Share House Hostel is nestled in proximity of Muddy's Playground.
The Cairns property offers 6 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Cairns City bus station can be found within walking distance of the Cairns accommodation.
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Caravella Backpackers
From 23$
The nearest airport is Cairns, 10 km from this budget property. A 10-minute walk will take guests to Cairns Night Indoor Markets. The hostel is really close to Greenfields by Crystalbrook and serves healthy dishes.
Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome is set at a distance of 1.3 km from Caravella Backpackers Hostel.
The Cairns property comprises 43 rooms.
Cairns City bus station is just a short stroll from the Cairns accommodation.
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Mad Monkey Central
From 13$
The city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk. A wide range of dining options including Fasta Pasta can be found about 200 metres away.
Munro Martin Parklands is located close by.
A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Cairns airport can be found within a 10-minute drive away.
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Mumma'S Hostel Cairns
From 22$
The property is located just a short drive from Cairns Esplanade, close to Josephine Falls. The city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk. A café Cafe Byblos on Aplin is about a 5-minute walk away.
Mumma'S Hostel Cairns is placed steps away from Munro Martin Parklands.
Most of the rooms at the accommodation offer views of the city. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital bus stop is approximately a 10-minute walk away.
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Travellers Oasis
From 35$
Due to its central location, the hostel ensures proximity to Cairns Regional Council. Set a stroll from T Galleria by DFS Duty Free Store in Cairns, the property is situated just a stroll from restaurants and bars. The city's restaurant Golden Wok is within 5 minutes' walk of the Cairns hostel.
The accommodation provides accommodation not far from Kmart Cairns Central Department Store.
The property consists of 47 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The 5-star Travellers Oasis Hostel is conveniently located a 10-minute drive from Cairns airport.
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Yha Cairns Central
From 25$
The sea is a mere 1 km away. Guests can enjoy Australian dishes in Pete & Paulz Breaky Bar, which is nearly a 5-minute stroll away.
Cairns Family Court is also set close by.
The bus station Cairns Central Shopping Centre is 5 minutes' walk away.
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Cairns Waterfront Backpackers
From 11$
The property is placed in the heart of Cairns relatively close to The Center of Contemporary Arts. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Oasis Kebab pizzeria is located within a 300-metre distance of this Cairns hostel.
Cairns Waterfront Backpackers Hostel is set a few minutes' drive from the public Cairns Aquarium.
This Cairns accommodation provides guests with 18 rooms.
The Cairns property has a central location nearby a train station.
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Summer House Cairns
From 22$
The city centre can be reached within a 25-minute walk. A restaurant Guyala Cafe is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
The Dancers is also set close by.
The rooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.
Due to the hostel's great location, it will take you a 10-minute drive to get to Cairns airport.
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Global Backpackers Youth Hostel
From 31$
While staying at the Cairns accommodation, guests have access to Michaelmas Cay. The Cairns hostel boasts location a short walk from a wildlife park. Ala Turka restaurant is fairly close to the Cairns property.
Cairns Regional Council is set 5 minutes' drive from Global Backpackers Cairns Hostel.
The Cairns property boasts a kitchen area and shared bathroom. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The Cairns accommodation is a short walk from Cairns City bus station.
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The Jack Backpackers
From 21$
Due to its prime location, the Cairns accommodation ensures proximity to Rusty's Markets. The hostel is situated in the touristic area of Cairns, close to Josephine Falls. Guests may find Thai Restaurant Pattaya restaurant within a short walking distance of the Cairns property.
The 2-star Jack Backpackers Hostel is set relatively near the public Cairns Aquarium.
This Cairns property features 107 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Cairns airport is 10 km from the youth accommodation.
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The Espy Hostel
From 20$
While staying at the hostel, guests have access to Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Villa Romana Trattoria pizzeria is a short walk to the Cairns hostel.
The flecker Cairns Botanic Gardens is set around 10 minutes by car from the property.
The rooms also have tile floor. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The Espy Hostel is right by Cairns City bus station.
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Dreamtime Hostel
From 87$
The hostel is situated in the centre of Cairns in the vicinity of Pro-Dive. This hostel is set in the historical district of Cairns. Jamaica blue café is 13 minutes' walk from the property.
Cairns Regional Gallery is located at a medium distance from Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel.
The rooms also have timber floor. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The bus station Spence Street at Grafton Street is a 10-minute walk away.
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Travellers Paradise
From 49$
The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Wara Sushi serving delicious dishes is 5 minutes' walk away.
Popular points of interest nearby include Rusty's Markets.
Certain units feature views of the garden. Shared bathrooms also come with a separate toilet and a shower.
Cairns airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
From 23$
The public Cairns Aquarium is only 1.1 km from the property and St Monica's Cathedral is approximately a 5-minute drive from here. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Guests may find Boxhead Coffee & Food restaurant within easy walking distance of this Cairns hostel.
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel is set a 5-minute ride from Green Island.
This Cairns accommodation offers 36 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The property is perfectly located 10 minutes' drive from Cairns airport.
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Jjs Backpackers Hostel
From 10$
The nearest airport is Cairns, 10 km from the property. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Blue Mango Cafe and Wine Bar wine bar is located only a short walk from this Cairns hostel.
Jjs Backpackers Hostel is set around a 5-minute drive from the flecker Cairns Botanic Gardens.
This Cairns property provides guests with 27 rooms.
Sherdian Street at McKenzie Street bus stop lies merely a 10-minute walk away.
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Mad Monkey Waterfront
From 24$
This hostel is placed in the heart of Cairns, a stroll away from the public Cairns Aquarium. The sea is merely a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can enjoy Italian dishes in Gelocchio located only a 5-minute walk away.
Cairns Convention Centre is set relatively close to Mad Monkey Waterfront Hostel.
The Cairns property contains 56 rooms.
The Cairns accommodation is within 5 minutes' walk of Cairns City bus station.
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Castaways Backpackers Cairns
From 36$
The nearest airport is Cairns, 10 km from the property. The Cairns hostel is located within a 5 minutes' walk away of Cock 'n' Bull. Cock & Bull is only a short walk from this Cairns accommodation.
Castaways Backpackers Cairns Hostel is set a 5-minute ride from Cairns Convention Centre.
This Cairns property provides guests with 34 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Sheridan Street at Grove Street bus stop lies just 100 metres away.
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Cairns Girls Hostel
From 29$
The property is placed in the heart of Cairns within walking distance of Cairns Night Markets. The hostel is set in the business district of Cairns. Offering fusion dishes, Pachamama by Crystalbrook is 250 metres away.
Cairns Regional Gallery is located approximately a 5-minute drive from Cairns Girls Hostel.
The Cairns accommodation provides guests with 6 rooms.
Cairns City bus station can be found close to this Cairns property.
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Happytourcairns Sharehouse
From 56$
The property is located in the heart of Cairns, within a walking distance from Josephine Falls. The hostel's location is close to Cairns Regional Council. Guests can dine in Gong Cha café, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Happytourcairns Sharehouse Hostel is set not too far from Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome.
The Cairns property features 6 rooms.
Cairns Central Terminus bus station can be found only a 5-minute walk from this Cairns accommodation.
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Redhill Cairns Living - Pembroke St
From 41$
The accommodation is nestled in the very heart of Cairns about 10 minutes by car from Samurai Gallery Australia. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The hostel is relatively close to Little Ricardo's offering dishes of Italian cuisine.
Muddy's Playground is set within a 5-minute drive of Mihaven Shared Living - Pembroke St Hostel.
This accommodation boasts a shared kitchen and private bathroom. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The property is 10 minutes' drive from Cairns airport.
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Wanna Stay?
From 27$
The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Guests can enjoy Greek cuisine offered in Fetta's Greek Taverna, which is 5 minutes' walk away.
Cairns Marlin Marina is also set close by.
The rooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.
The bus station Cairns is around 500 metres away.