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Featured Hostels in Shire of Atherton

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 17 - Dec 18
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.
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
$125 nightly
The price is $139 total per night
$139 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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.
Pool
Free WiFi
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

2 out of 5
7 Shields St Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night
$70 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
34 Eacham Road Yungaburra QLD
$48 nightly
The price is $53 total per night
$53 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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, a garden, and a picnic area.
Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers

2 out of 5
149 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night
$76 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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.
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.
Pool
Parking included
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
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Hotel Options in Shire of Atherton

    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 17 to Dec 18
    $92 total
    Dec 17 - Dec 18
    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
    $134 nightly
    The price is $147 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
    $147 total
    Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
    Cairns Harbourside Hotel

    Cairns Harbourside Hotel

    209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
    $97 nightly
    The price is $107 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
    $107 total
    Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Shire of Atherton
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 Shire of Atherton. 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 Shire of Atherton has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Shire of Atherton 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 Shire of Atherton.

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

Youth hostels in Shire of Atherton 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 Shire of Atherton for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Shire of Atherton isn’t going to explore itself.

Shire of Atherton Hostels essential information

Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
$53
Highest Price
$147
Popular accommodation
YHA Cairns Central, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, Little Drifter Cairns, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel, Caravella Backpackers, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel, Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel, The Espy Hostel, MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

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