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.
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Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Rates
Price per night per person : from 26 AUD, including breakfast.
Dormitories of 14 or 8 beds (option to have private rooms for a higher price).
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, the hostel offers dormitories with private bathrooms. The buffet breakfast served every morning is also a treat. In addition, a family atmosphere and lively vibe in the hostel makes you feel right at home!
Extras: laundry facilities, airport shuttle, tours, bar crawls.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 4,5/5
Booking.com: 8.3/10
Hostelworld: 8.8/10
Cairns Central YHA
Rates
Price per night per person: from AUD 32, including breakfast.
Dormitories of 10 or 6 or 4 beds (there is also the option to have private rooms for a higher price).
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: conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, the hostel is equipped with two spas. The pancakes at breakfast, the design and the cleanliness of the place make all the difference.
Extras: bicycle rental, luggage storage, laundry/laundry, printer/scanner.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Booking.com: 8.1/10
Hostelworld: 8.6/10
Bounce Cairns
Rates
Price per night per person: from AUD 20, including breakfast.
Dormitories of 10 or 8 or 6 beds (possibility to have private rooms for a higher price).
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), breakfast, lockers, outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning.
Entertainment : entertainment, billiards, bar, fitness room, tv room, board games, puzzle.
Small plus: All the rooms are air-conditioned and the hostel has a large common area with a bar! A perfect place to meet travellers from all over the world.
Extras: pub crawls, laundry.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 7.8/10
Hostelworld: 7.8/10
Travellers Oasis
Rates
Price per person per night: from 30 AUD.
Dormitories of 8 or 4 beds (option to have private rooms for a higher price).
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: the bedding is very comfortable and the whole place is very welcoming with a homey feel. The state of mind makes the place unique!
Extras : airport shuttle, laundry, vending machine with snacks and drinks, air conditioning.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 5/5
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Hostelworld: 9.7/10
Global Backpackers Cairns
Rates
Price per night per person: from 28 AUD, including breakfast.
Dormitories of 8 or 6 or 4 beds (option to have private rooms for a higher price).
Services
Included: Wi-Fi, cleaning, linen, kitchen/common room (equipment available), breakfast, lockers, airport shuttle.
Entertainment: film evenings, games room, board games, puzzles, animations.
Small plus: close to the public lagoon of Cairns, the location of the hostel allows you to swim whenever you want. This hostel will charm you with its new, modern design and sleek furnishings.
Extras: laundry, printer/scanner, vending machine with snacks and drinks.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 3.5/5
Booking.com: 8.9/10
Hostelworld: 8.4/10
Gilligan’s backpackers
Rates
Price per night per person: from AUD 25, including breakfast.
Dormitories of 10, 8, 6 or 4 beds.
Services
Included: wifi, housekeeping, linen, kitchen/common room (facilities available), gym, breakfast, lockers, airport shuttle, outdoor pool, free parking, BBQ, DJ nights
Entertainment: pool tables, sun loungers, DJ nights.
Extras: Festive atmosphere for those who want to meet people and party. Free luggage storage, gym.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
Booking.com rating: 8/10
Hostelworld rating: 8.6/10
Tropic Days boutique hotel
Rates
Price per night per person: from 30 AUD, including breakfast.
Dormitories of 6 or 3 beds (option to have private rooms for a higher price).
Services
Includes: wifi, cleaning, bed linen, kitchen/common room (facilities available), lockers, breakfast
Entertainment: pool table, BBQ, free bike rental
Extras: friendly atmosphere, spacious rooms, swimming pool surrounded by palm trees. One of Australia’s top rated hostels.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 9/10
Mad Monkey Backpackers Village
Rates
Price per night per person: from 13 AUD, including breakfast.
Rooms in dormitories of 8 or 4 beds (option to have private rooms for a higher price).
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.
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Booking.com : 8.3/10
Hostelworld : 8.4/10
Traveller’s paradise
Rates
Price per night per person: from AUD 42, including breakfast.
Dormitories in 4-bed rooms (private rooms are available for a higher price).
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.
Extras: Great owners, clean and friendly hostel, coffee machine in all rooms
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Booking.com rating: 8.8/10
Hostelworld rating: 8.5/10
Dreamtime Travellers rest
Rates
Price per night per person: from AUD 36, including breakfast.
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.
Benefits: A charming and rather quiet hostel in a good location.
Extras: breakfast, air conditioning
Customer reviews
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Booking.com rating: 8.6/10
Hostelworld rating: 9.1/10
