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Featured Hostels in Cape York Peninsula

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
$125 nightly
The price is $139 total per night
$139 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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 tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

2 out of 5
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$71 nightly
The price is $79 total per night
$79 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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.
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

2 out of 5
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night
$75 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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.
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

2 out of 5
7 Shields St Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$100 nightly
The price is $111 total per night
$111 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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 laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a TV in a common area.
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

2 out of 5
274 Draper Street Parramatta Park QLD
Free Cancellation
$49 nightly
The price is $49 total per night
$49 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
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.
Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers

2 out of 5
149 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$73 nightly
The price is $80 total per night
$80 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2 out of 5
187 Bunda Street Parramatta Park QLD
$113 nightly
The price is $126 total per night
$126 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
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 tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in.
Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers

1.5 out of 5
111 Davidson Street Port Douglas QLD
Dougies Backpackers features an outdoor pool, WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

2 out of 5
92 Martyn Street Parramatta Park QLD
Guests of Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free offsite parking. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and access to locker space. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
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Hotel Options in Cape York Peninsula

    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
    $219 nightly
    The price is $240 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
    $240 total
    Aug 7 - Aug 8
    Total with taxes and fees
    Pacific Hotel Cairns

    Pacific Hotel Cairns

    Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
    $146 nightly
    The price is $162 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
    $162 total
    Aug 21 - Aug 22
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
    Crystalbrook Flynn

    Crystalbrook Flynn

    68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
    $244 nightly
    The price is $269 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
    $269 total
    Aug 23 - Aug 24
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Cape York Peninsula
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 Cape York Peninsula. 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 Cape York Peninsula has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Cape York Peninsula 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 Cape York Peninsula.

Hostels let you really see Cape York Peninsula
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Cape York Peninsula. 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 Cape York Peninsula family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Cape York Peninsula 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 Cape York Peninsula for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Cape York Peninsula isn’t going to explore itself.

Cape York Peninsula Hostels essential information

Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
$49
Highest Price
$269
Popular accommodation
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, YHA Cairns Central, The Espy Hostel, Little Drifter Cairns, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, Caravella Backpackers, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel, Dougies Backpackers, Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel