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Featured Hostels in Cape York Peninsula

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

2 out of 5
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$60 nightly
The price is $66 total per night
$66 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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 luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a meeting room, express check-in, and express check-out.
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
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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 access to locker space. Additional amenities include a computer station, 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
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night
$73 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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 luggage storage, concierge services, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers

2 out of 5
149 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night
$77 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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.
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
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2 out of 5
187 Bunda Street Parramatta Park QLD
$106 nightly
The price is $116 total per night
$116 total
Dec 20 - Dec 21
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, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in.
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

2 out of 5
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night
$97 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
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
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 picnic area.
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Hotel Options in Cape York Peninsula

    Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

    Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

    Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
    $235 nightly
    The price is $259 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
    $259 total
    Dec 15 - Dec 16
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
    Cairns Colonial Club Resort

    Cairns Colonial Club Resort

    18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
    $84 nightly
    The price is $92 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
    $92 total
    Dec 15 - Dec 16
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
    $140 nightly
    The price is $154 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
    $154 total
    Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 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
23 Hostels
Lowest Price
$66
Highest Price
$259
Popular accommodation
YHA Cairns Central, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, Little Drifter Cairns, Caravella Backpackers, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel, The Espy Hostel, MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St, MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St