Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 580 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 8 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $100/night.
These are some of the hostels in Cairns with the highest demand. Users can use the filters present to refine their search even further.
Conveniently situated, Castaways Backpackers Cairns offers easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also provides free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a free shuttle service.
MiHaven Student Living - Student Accommodation is situated in Cairns and is close to the area's popular attractions. It offers free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Cairns. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 8 May 2024.
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Top-rated Cairns hostels
Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 580 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Some of the best Cairns hostel options as decided by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as $33 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Summer House Backpackers Cairns is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 8 May 2024
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Cairns. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairns to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairns at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Navigate to the areas in Cairns you plan to visit to find hostels that are close by. Clicking on a hostel name will take you to a page with pricing, reviews, and more useful information.
Facts about staying in Cairns
Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 8 May 2024.
What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?
On average, it’s $101/night for a hostel in Cairns, though $94/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $30/night in Cairns. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in October (the cheapest month) could save you money.
What’s the best hostel in Cairns?
With an average review score of 8.1 (out of 10) from 1,755 HotelsCombined users, Yha Cairns Central is considered the best Cairns hostel.
What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?
Summer House Backpackers Cairns is 2.2 km away from Cairns Airport, making it the closest Cairns hostel to the city’s most popular airport.
What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?
Cairns CBD is the most popular area of Cairns to stay in. In the past year, 25% of HotelsCombined users looking for Cairns hostels searched within Cairns CBD. Yha Cairns Central is a popular hostel in Cairns CBD if you choose to stay in the area.
What is the most popular hostel in Cairns closest to Cairns Regional Gallery?
The most popular Cairns hostel near Cairns Regional Gallery is Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront. Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront has a rating of 8.0/10 from 426 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.3 km from Cairns Regional Gallery.
Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?
Hostels in Cairns tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Cairns hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.
Does Cairns have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?
Yes, 16 Cairns hostels list “Wi-Fi” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Cairns with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.
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