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Compare 22 Hostels in Cairns with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (45)
"Awesome staff and great location! Thanks Monica!"
The Espy Hostel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (380)
"My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location is perfect for anything you would wanna do in town and the price was right for sure. "
The price is $115
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
The Village Cairns - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (137)
"Central"
The price is $60
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
The Village Cairns - Hostel
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YHA Cairns Central
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (154)
"Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking "
The price is $65
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
YHA Cairns Central
Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (132)
"Hi, Room was spacious and air-conditioned rooms. Location is so close to town and waterfront. Could use TLC in the grounds, been a tough few years. Pool was good. I would go back ,is heavily booked. "
The price is $73
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (34)
"Helpful, happy staff. Ill be back."
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Everthing was GREAT."
The price is $116
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (42)
"Friendly, accommodating & helpful staff."
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"It was a shame that one washing machine was broken."
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
2.0 star property
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Global Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Walking distance to most places. Super clean. Excellent room. Comfortable bed. Had a queen room with it’s own shower. Would recommend and would absolutely stay there again. "
Global Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (154)
"Hostel was closed. Had been closed for 2 months. No contact from Nomads or Expedia to tell us this. This is the last time I book accommodation with Expedia."
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"Great staff, wonderful location, and very nice accommodation."
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
Cairns Girls Hostel
1.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"I liked that it was girls only. Clean, friendly and perfect location."
Cairns Girls Hostel
Asylum Cairns Hostel
1.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (3)
"空港からの無料の送迎バスが出ていたので良かったです。 ツアーの予約もしていただき助かりました。 キッチンも広くて良かったです。"
Asylum Cairns Hostel
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
"Staff very great, place with comfortable, youg people, all perfect even if we could hear other couple in bedrooms around us.."
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
Lazy Duck Hostel
2.0 star property
6.2 out of 10, (24)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"
Lazy Duck Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
1.0 star property
5.4 out of 10, (42)
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen. "
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Nomads Esplanade
2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (17)
"When we got there we found out the hotel didnt exist anymore. After a bit of exploring we found where we were booked, and it was crummy to say the least"
Nomads Esplanade
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Cairns Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,400
Accommodation
22 Hostels
Lowest Price
$60
Highest Price
$116

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