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Best Cairns hostels

Most recommended Cairns hostels

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Asylum Cairns Share House - Cairns - Patio
Asylum Cairns Share House
7.9 Good
Cairns CBD€51+
€51+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel - Cairns - Pool
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
7.1 Good
Parramatta Park€48+
€48+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Travellers Oasis
9.2 Wonderful
Parramatta Park€82+
€82+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Travellers Paradise
8.9 Very Good
Parramatta Park€76+
€76+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Global Backpackers Cairns
8.6 Very Good
Cairns CBD€67+
€67+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Caravella Backpackers
8.2 Very Good
Cairns CBD€68+
€68+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
6.1 Okay
Cairns CBD€66+
€66+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Cairns Girls Hostel
8.1 Very Good
Cairns CBD€989+
€989+
Free Wi-Fi
Reef Backpackers
6.7 Okay
Cairns CBD€323+
€323+
Air conditioning
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
8.9 Very Good
Parramatta Park€58+
€58+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
JJ's Backpackers Hostel
8.4 Very Good
€528+
€528+
Free Wi-Fi
Global Backpackers Central
6.6 Okay
Cairns CBD€79+
€79+
Air conditioning
Castaways Backpackers
7.8 Good
€57+
€57+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Tropic Days Backpackers
8.9 Very Good
Bungalow€63+
€63+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Bounce Cairns
7.5 Good
Cairns CBD€22+
€22+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning

Cairns hostels near the city centre

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The Village Cairns - Cairns - Patio
The Village Cairns
8 Very Good
Cairns CBD€112+
€112+
Yha Cairns Central - Cairns - Pool
Yha Cairns Central
8 Very Good
Cairns CBD€71+
€71+

How much is a Cairns hostel?

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Good to know

Low season

December

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

€40

Average price (weekend night)

€50
Cheapest month to stay with an average 59% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 188% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hostel in Cairns

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Top tips for finding Cairns hostel deals

  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 80 days before your stay to get the best price for a Cairns hostel.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Cairns for 10 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Cairns

  • What are the best hostels near Cairns Hospital?

    Cairns Hospital is a popular area in Cairns and there are many hostels closeby. Check out Caravella Backpackers or Mad Monkey Backpackers Village for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of Cairns Hospital.

  • How much is a hostel in Cairns for tonight?

    The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Cairns in the last 3 hours was €19 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was €21. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is €16.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cairns?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Cairns is €54 compared to €125 for a night in a hotel.

  • How much does a hostel cost in Cairns?

    Hostel prices in Cairns can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Cairns is €54 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as €16 in the last 3 days.

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