Cheapest hostels in Cairns

Perfectly situated in Cairns city centre, this hostel is just 500 metres from the Esplanade and Lagoon, and 800 metres from Trinity Wharf for Great Barrier Reef tours.
Offering budget-friendly private rooms with kitchenettes and air conditioning, this hostel also boasts a swimming pool and is conveniently located for exploring major attractions.

Conveniently located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is just 400 meters from Cairns Station and within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade.
Offering a swimming pool and a fitness centre, this budget-friendly hostel provides an affordable base for exploring Cairns with complimentary WiFi in public areas.

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.

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.

Located just 300 meters from Cairns Esplanade and a 4-minute walk to the Esplanade Lagoon, this hostel offers a budget-friendly base close to Cairns Station and the city's key attractions.
Enjoy essential amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning in the non-smoking rooms, with a terrace and fitness centre also available for guests seeking affordable comfort.

Conveniently located just 800 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre, this hostel also offers easy access to Cairns City Library, the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre, and The Cairns Museum.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for exploring Cairns.

Enjoy a budget-friendly stay at Caravella Backpackers, a hostel located on Cairns' tranquil Esplanade, just a 10-minute walk from Cairns City Centre and the Pier, with Cairns Airport a 12-minute drive away.
This affordable accommodation offers a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and an onsite cafe, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploring Cairns and its attractions.

This budget-friendly hostel in Cairns, Queensland, is conveniently situated just a 15-minute walk from Cairns Station and 2.4 kilometres from the Cairns Convention Centre, placing you close to The Cairns Civic Theatre, Cairns Regional Gallery, and the Cairns Electorate Office.
Guests can enjoy the communal atmosphere with a shared kitchen and lounge areas, a garden, a swimming pool, and a terrace, alongside on-site barbecue facilities and bike rental for exploring the popular cycling routes.

Centrally located in Cairns, this hostel is just a short walk from the Esplanade, Lagoon, and the departure points for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Offering a tropical pool area, spacious common areas with a TV room, and a fully equipped kitchen, this budget-friendly hostel provides a fantastic base for exploring the region, with ultrafast WiFi and air-conditioned rooms ensuring a comfortable stay.

Conveniently situated in Cairns, this budget-friendly hostel is a short walk from Cairns Station, with the Cairns Convention Centre just 2.6 kilometres away and the Cairns Regional Gallery 2.2 kilometres distant.
Offering free WiFi and air conditioning, the hostel also boasts a pleasant garden and private parking, with some rooms featuring a balcony for a comfortable stay.

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.

Centrally located in Cairns, Mumma's Hostel is just a 3-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theatre and 700 metres from Cairns Station, offering a budget-friendly base.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and on-site activities like pool and table tennis, making it a great cheap option for travellers.

Located in Parramatta Park, this hostel is just a 15-minute walk from Cazaly's Stadium and Cairns Esplanade, with Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Private Hospital within 2 kilometres.
Offering free WiFi in public areas and on-site parking, this budget-friendly hostel also features a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, making it a convenient and affordable choice for travellers.

Centrally located in Cairns, this hostel is a short walk from major attractions and the nightlife district, offering a prime position for exploring the city.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a legendary on-site bar with cheap drinks, an outdoor swimming pool, and a modern kitchen, alongside air-conditioned rooms with ensuite facilities and nightly entertainment.

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.

Directly opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre and the train station, this hostel offers a central base for exploring Cairns, just a short stroll from the Esplanade and The Pier.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a refreshing outdoor swimming pool with hammocks and three fully equipped kitchens, providing a calm sanctuary with complimentary unlimited WiFi.

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.

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.

Centrally located in Parramatta Park, this hostel is just 500 meters from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and a short walk to the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal, perfect for reef trips.
Travellers Oasis offers budget-friendly accommodation with a swimming pool, communal kitchens, and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

Situated in Parramatta Park, this hostel is conveniently located less than 2 kilometres from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, with Cairns Station a short 18-minute walk away.
Offering free WiFi in public areas and complimentary self-parking, this budget-friendly hostel provides a garden for relaxation and on-site laundry facilities, perfect for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Located in the prime district of Cairns City, Little Drifter Cairns is just 500 meters from the Great Barrier Reef departure points and within walking distance of the Esplanade Lagoon.
This budget-friendly hostel offers private queen rooms for two guests, complete with air conditioning, a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and access to a garden and terrace, providing a comfortable and affordable stay.