There are many hostels in the city of Cairns, famous for its peaceful atmosphere and its tropical climate. It can be hard to decide which of the many hostel to choose, but we’ve got you covered! If you want to find the best hostels in Cairns, take a look at our selection of the 10 best hostels in Cairns. This should help you find one just perfect for you.
Our Picks
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Rates and Info
Price per night per person : from 46 AUD.
Check in from 2pm. Check out at 10am.
Dormitories of 14 or 8 beds.
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), breakfast, fitness centre, bar, lockers, 24-hour front 24.
Entertainment : board games, puzzles, movie nights, evening entertainment, bike hire, bingo.
Small plus: located in the most popular area for travellers. Close to everything. Family atmosphere and lively vibe in the hostel makes you feel right at home!
Extras: laundry facilities, airport shuttle, tours, bar crawls.
Cairns Central YHA
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from AUD 46.
Dormitories of 10 or 6 or 4 beds (there is also the option to have private rooms for a higher price).
Check in from 2pm, check out at 10 am.
Services
Included: wi-fi, housekeeping, bed linen, kitchen/common room (facilities available), American breakfast, lockers, airport shuttle, outdoor pool, barbecue, disabled facilities.
Entertainment: board games, Jacuzzi, film evenings, animation, library, billiards, games room.
Small Plus: Situated right in the heart of the city, opposite the Cairns shopping center. Just a 5-minute walk away, you’ll find various cafes, pubs, and restaurants perfect for fun and partying. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Extras: bicycle rental, luggage storage, laundry/laundry, printer/scanner.
Bounce Cairns
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from AUD 38.
Dormitories of 10 or 8 or 6 beds (possibility to have private rooms for a higher price).
Check in from 2pm and check out from 10 am.
Hostel for 18-35 Year Olds Only.
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), lockers, outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning.
Entertainment : entertainment, billiards, bar, fitness room, tv room, board games, puzzle.
Small plus: Great location. All the rooms are air-conditioned and the hostel has a large common area with a bar.
Extras: pub crawls, laundry.
Travellers Oasis
Rates and Info
Price per person per night: from 39 AUD.
Dormitories of 8 or 4 beds
Private rooms available.
Check in from 11 am, check out at 10 am.
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), lockers, outdoor swimming pool, free parking.
Entertainment: entertainment in the evenings, barbecue, tv room, board games, puzzles.
Small plus: Recently renovated and tastefully decorated to capture the ambiance of North Queensland’s tropical environment. The bedding is very comfortable, and the place is very welcoming. The space is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Extras : airport shuttle, laundry, vending machine with snacks and drinks, air conditioning.
Global Backpackers Cairns
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from 30 AUD
Check in from 1 pm and check out at 10 am.
Dormitories of 8 or 6 or 4 beds (option to have private rooms for a higher price).
Hostel for 18-35 Year olds only.
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), lockers, airport shuttle.
Entertainment: film evenings, games room, board games, puzzles, animations.
Small plus: Recently built in 2019. Located directly opposite Cairns’ two main attractions: the Esplanade and the Lagoon. You will be close to bars, restaurants, and shops. Features a superb rooftop terrace.
Extras: laundry, printer/scanner, vending machine with snacks and drinks.
Gilligan’s Backpackers
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from AUD 41
Check in from 2 pm and check out at 10 am.
Dormitories of 10, 8, 6 or 4 beds.
Services
Included: wifi, housekeeping, linen, kitchen/common room (facilities available), gym, lockers, airport shuttle, outdoor pool, free parking, BBQ, DJ nights
Entertainment: pool tables, sun loungers, DJ nights.
Advantages: award-winning hostel spans four floors, each with its own kitchen and lounge area. It offers a nice mix of traditional dormitories and comfortable hotel-style rooms. Gilligan’s Backpackers is located right next to the famous Rusty’s Market. Cairns city center’s Esplanade, Kuranda Station, and the Reef Terminal are just a short walk away.
Tropic Days Boutique Hotel
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from 30 AUD
Check in from 11 am and check out at 10 am.
Dormitories of 6 or 3 beds
Private rooms available.
Services
Includes: Wi-Fi, cleaning, bed linen, shared kitchen/lounge area (facilities provided), lockers, bike rental, refrigerator and television (and even kitchenette) in private rooms, luggage service, hot drinks (coffee, tea).
Entertainment: pool table, BBQ
Extras: friendly atmosphere, spacious rooms, swimming pool surrounded by palm trees. One of Australia’s top rated hostels.
Mad Monkey Backpackers Village
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from AUD 46 (breakfast included)
Rooms in dormitories of 8 or 4 beds
Private rooms available.
Reception desk opens from 8 am to 10 pm.
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), breakfast, lockers, air conditioning.
Entertainment: bingo, film evenings, evening entertainment, games room, board games, puzzle.
Small plus: a fitness centre is available to everyone. This hostel has just been renovated, meaning the design is new and modern, and all rooms are air-conditioned.
Extras: pub crawls, shuttle service, vending machine with snacks and drinks, free bike rental service.
Traveller’s Paradise Guest House
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from AUD 60
Check in from 11 am and check out at 10 am.
Dormitories in 4-bed rooms
Private rooms available.
Services
Included: wifi, housekeeping, linen, kitchen/common room (facilities available), breakfast, lockers, airport shuttle, outdoor pool, free public parking, barbecue.
Entertainment: console, library, TV room.
Small plus: A clean and friendly hostel with a coffee machine in every room. This historic and heritage-listed location is set amidst beautiful lush gardens. The buildings showcase interesting Queenslander-style architecture. The hostel is ideally situated next to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, with a Coles supermarket. It is 600 meters from the city center and 800 meters from the stunning lagoon.
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
Rates and Info
Price per night per person: from AUD 53
Check in from 12 pm, check out at 10 am.
Rooms are available in dormitories or private rooms.
Services
Includes: wifi, housekeeping, linen, kitchen/common room (facilities available), lockers, outdoor pool, free parking.
Entertainment: games room, board games, puzzles.
Small plus: An award-winning small hostel located in a tropical oasis, renowned for its unique, relaxed, and warm atmosphere. It is situated opposite the central train station and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, about a 15-minute walk from the Esplanade and the lagoon.
Extras: breakfast, Aircon.
