Cheapest hostels in Cairns

Located just a short walk from Cairns city centre's galleries and convention centre, this hostel is also conveniently situated 5 kilometres from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a shared kitchen for self-catering, a sun terrace, and organises tours to help you explore Cairns and its surroundings.

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is located in the Cairns City Centre, offering convenient access to Rusty's Market, the Esplanade, Reef Terminal, and Kuranda Railway Station.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a lagoon-style swimming pool, modern communal kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and a fitness room with free Gold's Gym membership, providing excellent value for travellers.

Located in the Cairns Central Business District, Caravella Backpackers is conveniently situated just 500 meters from Muddy's Playground and the Cairns Esplanade, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides essential amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and complimentary WiFi in public areas, making it an affordable and practical choice for travellers.

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Services and facilities: a swimming pool, a kitchen and a washing machine. Take advantage of the air conditioning in this accommodation!

Perfectly situated, this hostel in Cairns is only 500 meters from the Esplanade and Lagoon, offering easy access to tour departures for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, making it a prime spot for exploring the region's natural wonders on a budget.
Boasting a large outdoor swimming pool, a bar with affordable drinks, and free nightly entertainment, this budget-friendly accommodation provides social spaces and amenities like super-fast WiFi and fully air-conditioned rooms with ensuites to ensure a comfortable and connected stay.

Perfectly situated on the Esplanade, this hostel offers a world-class waterfront location directly opposite Cairns Swimming Lagoon, placing you just meters from dining, nightlife, and shopping for an affordable stay.
Enjoy modern rooftop facilities including a kitchen and lounge with Coral Sea views, plus air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, making this a budget-friendly choice with an experienced tour desk for booking activities.

Situated within the city district, this Cairns hostel offers convenient access to local attractions, just 500 meters from the Esplanade.
Enjoy budget-friendly stays with air conditioning in select rooms, free internet, and laundry services, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Dreamtime Hostel is a well-established hostel in Cairns, conveniently located for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers air conditioning, a swimming pool, and a garden, making it an ideal base for a restful stay.

Perfectly situated in Cairns City, Queensland, this hostel offers a convenient base for exploring tropical North Queensland, just 500 meters from the central district.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned private queen rooms with ensuites and access to a resort-style swimming pool, ideal for planning adventures like the Great Barrier Reef.

Located in a district offering convenient access to local attractions, this Cairns hostel is perfectly situated for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy a budget-friendly stay with amenities including air conditioning, a swimming pool, a garden, and on-site kitchen facilities.

Directly on Cairns Esplanade, Mad Monkey Waterfront offers a prime location just 500 meters from the Cairns Lagoon and a short walk from the Night Markets, perfect for budget-friendly travellers seeking affordable accommodation near the seaside.
This hostel boasts air-conditioned rooms with ensuites, a fully equipped modern kitchen, free ultrafast WiFi, and a social common room, alongside regular free events and nightly entertainment to enhance your stay.

Centrally located in Cairns, Mad Monkey Jungle is a short walk from major attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
This resort-style hostel offers a budget-friendly stay with an outdoor pool, bar, air-conditioned rooms, and organised events, perfect for meeting fellow travellers.