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Featured Hostels in Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

2 out of 5
7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night
$98 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

2 out of 5
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$61 nightly
The price is $67 total per night
$67 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of YHA Cairns Central enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Self parking is offered for AUD 5 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a meeting room, express check-in, and express check-out.
Pool
Free WiFi
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $143 total per night
$143 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort have access to a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for AUD 12 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Free WiFi
Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers

2 out of 5
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night
$75 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Caravella Backpackers enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. Free offsite parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Pool
Free WiFi
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

2 out of 5
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include a refrigerator in a common area, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Parking included
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

2 out of 5
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $97 total per night
$97 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Espy Hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Free WiFi
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

2 out of 5
50-52 Gatton St, Parramatta Park, QLD
Guests staying at MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free offsite parking is available if you drive.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2 out of 5
187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
$127 nightly
The price is $139 total per night
$139 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in.
Pool
Parking included
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St

MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St

2 out of 5
4 Pemboke Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A stay here includes free offsite parking. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Hostels

Book a hostel in Cairns
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Cairns. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Cairns has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Cairns hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Cairns.

Hostels let you really see Cairns
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Cairns. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Cairns family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Cairns are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Cairns for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Cairns isn’t going to explore itself.

Cairns Hostels essential information

Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
$67
Highest Price
$143
Popular accommodation
Little Drifter Cairns, YHA Cairns Central, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, Caravella Backpackers, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, The Espy Hostel, MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel, MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St

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