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Featured Hostels in Far North Queensland

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
$133 nightly
The price is $148 total per night
$148 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

2 out of 5
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night
$75 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
34 Eacham Road Yungaburra QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$35 nightly
The price is $38 total per night
$38 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a library. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Pet friendly
Parking included
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

2 out of 5
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night
$70 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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.
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

2 out of 5
7 Shields St Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $92 total per night
$92 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 tours or tickets, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
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
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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
$74 nightly
The price is $81 total per night
$81 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Pool
Free WiFi
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 an ATM.
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2 out of 5
187 Bunda Street Parramatta Park QLD
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night
$109 total
Jun 14 - Jun 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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in.
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Hotel Options in Far North Queensland

    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
    $180 nightly
    The price is $197 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
    $197 total
    Jun 21 - Jun 22
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
    Cairns Colonial Club Resort

    Cairns Colonial Club Resort

    18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
    $112 nightly
    The price is $123 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
    $123 total
    Jun 14 - Jun 15
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
    Hilton Cairns

    Hilton Cairns

    34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
    $155 nightly
    The price is $171 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
    $171 total
    Jun 30 - Jul 1
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Far North Queensland
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 Far North Queensland. 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 Far North Queensland has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Far North Queensland 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 Far North Queensland.

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

Youth hostels in Far North Queensland 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 Far North Queensland for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Far North Queensland isn’t going to explore itself.

Far North Queensland Hostels essential information

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24 Hostels
Lowest Price
$38
Highest Price
$197
Popular accommodation
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, The Espy Hostel, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel, YHA Cairns Central, Little Drifter Cairns, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, Caravella Backpackers, Dougies Backpackers, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

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