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Compare 23 Hostels in Cairns with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

The Espy Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (74)
"I loved the spacious kitchen and clean bathrooms facilities. The location was perfect! Just next to the lagoon, shopping malls, bus stop and the beach front."
The Espy Hostel

YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (184)
"The Hostel it’s self seemed well taken care of with a pretty decent standard of cleanliness, all though many hostel mates didn’t properly clean up after themselves in the kitchen and I found myself re-washing dishes before I could actually use them. The room I stayed in (a 4 bed) was quite spacious and the lockers were big enough for my travel backpack, but the beds themselves were pretty lack luster and I found myself having a hard time getting a comfortable sleep. It does in a pinch, but I...
The price is SAR 212
SAR 234 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
YHA Cairns Central

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (399)
"Nice place to stay"
The price is SAR 383
SAR 424 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (37)
"Location excellent close to centre and public transport. Staff very helpful building and facilities are rather tired I enjoyed my stay and very good value for money. "
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (139)
"Location excellent Indonesia restaurant next door"
The price is SAR 260
SAR 286 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Caravella Backpackers

The Village Cairns - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (177)
"Property was in a good location but the kitchen was very full and hard to find any space."
The Village Cairns - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Everthing was GREAT."
The price is SAR 418
SAR 460 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

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

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (42)
"Friendly, accommodating & helpful staff."
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

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

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

Njoy Backpackers Hostel

1.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (85)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."
Njoy Backpackers 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

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 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
5.0 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

Lazy Duck Hostel

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (24)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"
Lazy Duck Hostel
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