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Asylum Cairns Hostel - Cairns - Bedroom
Asylum Cairns Hostel
4 Mediocre
Cairns CBD199 ﷼+
199 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel - Cairns - Pool
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
7.2 Good
Parramatta Park199 ﷼+
199 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Travellers Oasis - Cairns - Pool
Travellers Oasis - Cairns - Pool
Travellers Oasis
9 Wonderful
Parramatta Park337 ﷼+
337 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel - Cairns - Living room
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel - Cairns - Living room
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
8.7 Very good
Parramatta Park329 ﷼+
329 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Global Backpackers Cairns - Cairns - Rooftop
Global Backpackers Cairns - Cairns - Rooftop
Global Backpackers Cairns
8.4 Very good
Cairns CBD318 ﷼+
318 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Caravella Backpackers - Cairns - Balcony
Caravella Backpackers - Cairns - Balcony
Caravella Backpackers
7.5 Good
Cairns CBD374 ﷼+
374 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Castaways Backpackers - Cairns - Bedroom
Castaways Backpackers - Cairns - Bedroom
Castaways Backpackers
4.8 Mediocre
225 ﷼+
225 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel - Cairns - Bedroom
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel - Cairns - Bedroom
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Cairns CBD212 ﷼+
212 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Cairns Girls Hostel - Cairns - Restaurant
Cairns Girls Hostel - Cairns - Restaurant
Cairns Girls Hostel
Cairns CBD3,888 ﷼+
3,888 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Reef Backpackers - Cairns
Reef Backpackers - Cairns
Reef Backpackers
Cairns CBD1,271 ﷼+
1,271 ﷼+
Air Conditioning
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort - Cairns
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort - Cairns
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
169 ﷼+
169 ﷼+
Pool
Air Conditioning
Dreamtime Travellers Rest - Cairns
Dreamtime Travellers Rest - Cairns
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
8.6 Very good
Parramatta Park244 ﷼+
244 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Jjs Backpackers Hostel - Cairns
Jjs Backpackers Hostel - Cairns
Jjs Backpackers Hostel
2,077 ﷼+
2,077 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Global Backpackers Central - Cairns
Global Backpackers Central - Cairns
Global Backpackers Central
Cairns CBD312 ﷼+
312 ﷼+
Air Conditioning
Tropic Days Backpackers - Cairns
Tropic Days Backpackers - Cairns
Tropic Days Backpackers
Bungalow247 ﷼+
247 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Bounce Cairns - Cairns
Bounce Cairns - Cairns
Bounce Cairns
7.2 Good
Cairns CBD97 ﷼+
97 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning

Cairns hostels near the city center

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort - Cairns - Pool
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
7.5 Good
Cairns CBD318 ﷼+
318 ﷼+
Yha Cairns Central - Cairns - Pool
Yha Cairns Central
8.1 Very good
Cairns CBD332 ﷼+
332 ﷼+
The Village Cairns - Cairns - Balcony
The Village Cairns - Cairns - Balcony
The Village Cairns
7.9 Good
Cairns CBD277 ﷼+
277 ﷼+
The Jack Backpackers - Cairns
The Jack Backpackers - Cairns
The Jack Backpackers
7.3 Good
Cairns CBD210 ﷼+
210 ﷼+
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How much is a Cairns hostel?

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Low season

March

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

109 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

110 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 141% rise in price.
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When to book a hostel in Cairns

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Top tips for finding Cairns hostel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Cairns, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Cairns in March and February.
  • Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Cairns if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Tuesday.
  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 9 days before your stay to get the best price for a Cairns hostel.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Cairns

  • How much does a hostel cost in Cairns?

    Hostel prices in Cairns can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Cairns is 40 ﷼ but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as 21 ﷼ in the last 3 days.

  • How much is a hostel in Cairns for tonight?

    The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Cairns in the last 3 hours was 25 ﷼ and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was 28 ﷼. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is 21 ﷼.

  • How much is a hostel in Cairns for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Cairns hostel for this weekend for as low as 25 ﷼. Users have also found 3 star hotels from 25 ﷼ and 4-star plus hotels from 27 ﷼.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cairns?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Cairns is 40 ﷼ compared to 139 ﷼ for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best hostels in Cairns?

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