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Travellers Oasis 5 stars

Cairns

Accommodation options at Travellers Oasis include spacious dormitory rooms along with private double, twin, and single rooms. Each room is furnished with fans, bed linen, towels, and a personal safety deposit box. Private rooms also feature a fridge stocked with complimentary600 ml water per guest, as well as a TV. Shared bathroom facilities are accessible to all guests, while air conditioning is available for an additional fee. 1. Both the front desk and the staff are very friendly. Kathy will help solve the demands you put forward. There is a very nice young lady at the front desk. When you don't know the place, she will take you there in person. A slightly older staff member sees that you are going downstairs to check out and helps take the luggage down the stairs. It makes people feel very warm here. 2. The rooms, toilets and kitchens are tidied up very cleanly. 3. This accommodation is arranged very warmly. 4. The check-in and check-out processes are arranged in an orderly manner and you can handle them by yourself. 5. The bed and the quilt are comfortable to sleep in.

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9
Superb
1,347 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Travellers Paradise 5 stars

Cairns

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed building in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Free street parking is available. It is located opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Coles Supermarket and the train station. Free unlimited WiFi is available. Really nice and tidy place close to everything you need! Nice and clean comfy rooms. Loved the bed and that the place is really quiet during the late hours. Kitchen is good and clean. Overall the place is well maintained and looked after. There's a small area outdoors in the back where you can relax or have a swim in the beautiful pool. The place feels safe and the front door is always locked. Peter and Tommy were really nice and helpful. Thank you for everything. We had a great stay!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,376 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Global Backpackers Cairns 4.5 stars

Cairns

Global Backpackers Waterfront is situated on the Cairns Esplanade waterfront and the Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops and nightlife are a short walk away. There are evening activities held in the property's bar venues, all within a 5-minute walk from Global Backpackers Waterfront, where you can receive discounts in bars and clubs.

The hostel offers a range of rooms from private rooms with balconies and en suites to shared dormitory rooms. All have air conditioning and free WiFi. Perfect location, clean, amazing staff and good kitchen. I have nothing but praise for this hostel.

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8.4
Very good
1,806 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

YHA Cairns Central 4 stars

Cairns

Accommodation options include private rooms with an en suite bathroom or dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned.

Facilities include a communal kitchen and dining area and a guest laundry. Relax in the TV room or a reading room, or play a game of billiards. The tour desk can arrange Great Barrier Reef cruises, snorkeling and diving trips. One of the best I stayed at on the east coast. Clean facilities with helpful staff. Kitchen had a community shelf so you likely didn’t need to buy big ingredients for a short stay.

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8.1
Very good
1,823 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Mad Monkey Waterfront 3 stars

Cairns

We offer all types of accommodation, from Mixed Dorms Ensuite to Female Dorms Ensuite and Private Double Rooms. We have high-quality mattresses, pillows and linen which is included for a comfortable night’s sleep. All our dorms have a private en-suite bathroom and all our private rooms come with personal towels, otherwise our reception team is more than happy to assist you with a towel hire in case you forgot one. All our rooms are Air-Conditioned & All our bunk beds are equipped with personal USB ports & power sockets to make sure you can comfortably scroll through your new travel pictures from bed. It was very clean and very nice. The location is perfect as it is right beside the lagoon. I love that it’s a bit smaller, makes it very cozy! Definitely recommend staying here.

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8
Very good
446 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Dreamtime Travellers Rest 3 stars

Cairns

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

As we are a small, independent hostel, our reception is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. The place is amazing, with so many areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings, the rooms are very comfortable and spacious, with many bathrooms and showers in the corridors, and the staff is very friendly and helpful!

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8.6
Fabulous
999 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

The Village Cairns

Cairns

Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, The Village Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is located 4.6 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Complete with a shared bathroom, the units at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. All units feature bed linen. Very clean rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. Great location. Freezing cold AC. Exceeded our expectations. Breakfast was included in price, and there were a few events which includes free lunch, free pancakes etc

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7.9
Good
1,287 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Summer House Backpackers Cairns 3.5 stars

Cairns

Summer House Backpackers Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and an ATM. I liked everything, the staff, the environment, the conviviality.

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7.5
Good
1,525 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

The Jack Backpackers 2 stars

Cairns

If you are planning a late check-in after 19:00 pm. Please call our friendly reception team at your earliest convenience to arrange a late check in. Night Security Number 0484737381. Please also note that The Jack Backpackers is a international hostel and only accepts booking with a valid International passport and credit card will be required upon check-in. Please note that there is a surcharge of minimum 1.40% when paying with Eftpos. The Jack Backpackers is unsuitable for persons under the age of 18. Bookings made by any guests under the age of 18 will not be accepted and will be asked to cancel the booking.

The Jack Backpackers is a International Youth Hostel and only accepts bookings with a valid International passport. Best receptionist ever and friendly staff

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7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Mad Monkey Village 3 stars

Cairns

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

All the private double rooms are air-Conditioned and come with towels. Clean facilities, good location, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Had a great time there; got to relax in the pool, access to a gym, and met other backpackers.

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7.8
Good
1,110 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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