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Top Cities in Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views
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A 20 minute hike from the resort on Fitzroy Island, this beach is a must visit. Nudey only by name, nudity is illegal in Queensland. #LifeAtExpedia
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Fitzroy Island

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Our top choices for Cairns hostels

Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas "
Australia
Timothy
The price is AED 225
AED 248 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Espy Hostel
Outdoor pool

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (218 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is AED 215
AED 236 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (438 reviews)
"Great cheap place to stay"
United Kingdom
sarah
The price is AED 502
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Exterior

Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (149 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Norway
Åge
The price is AED 270
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Caravella Backpackers
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (182 reviews)
"Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy."
Australia
steven
The price is AED 310
AED 342 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Little Drifter Cairns
Beach

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"It was a shame that one washing machine was broken."
Japan
YASUAKI
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
Exterior

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (100 reviews)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
The price is AED 371
AED 408 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Single Room with Accessible Bathroom - Ground Floor | Shared kitchen facilities | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4 reviews)
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns North
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (42 reviews)
"I really liked the resturant/bar at the hostel, really good food"
Australia
Anna
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Terrace/patio

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Günstig, leichter Check-in und Check-out, gute Kommunikation. Gute Ausstattung."
Germany
Raffaella
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
Pool

Global Backpackers Cairns

Global Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Great visit all good "
Australia
Anonymous traveler
Global Backpackers Cairns
Gift shop

Nomads Esplanade

Nomads Esplanade
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
5.0 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"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"
Australia
Spaceus
Nomads Esplanade
Exterior

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
5.4 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"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. "
Australia
D
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"Staff very great, place with comfortable, youg people, all perfect even if we could hear other couple in bedrooms around us.."
Australia
Anonymous traveler
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
Outdoor pool

Travellers Oasis - Hostel

Travellers Oasis - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great staff, wonderful location, and very nice accommodation."
United States
Rob
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

6/10 Okay
"Best part of the stay was the pool and the room size which quite generous, everything else was either underwhelming or disappointing. Fine for a place to rest your head for a night or two, but would not look to return due a number of issues across the board."
Alex 6-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns