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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. I could stay calm!! And staffs are very kind!!!!!

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9.1
Superb
1,475 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. The accommodation was very clean, large lounge area and a large kitchen. Flexible arrival time possible and a very good host. I would recommend at any time.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,415 reviews
Price from
£44
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. huge fridge is so useful. All floor is clean. Guests has a cheerful atmosphere and not too noisy.

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8.4
Very good
1,888 reviews
Price from
£21
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. Good vibes and atmosphere Chilled, so quiet at night time

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8
Very good
1,164 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Dreamtime Hostel 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 9.00am - 5.00pm. I planned to stay for just a little while after arriving from Canada and ended up extending my stay. Paul and Tim were great hosts and I was sad to leave when the time came. If you're looking for a party hostel, this isn't it -- Dreamtime is peaceful and quiet, even when people are up late chatting over drinks. Comfy beds, good facilities, and the coin-operated AC was definitely enough to cut the heat when going to bed at night. I hope to be able to come back one day!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,097 reviews
Price from
£25
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. Everything was perfect! Located just across the street from the mall and railway and bus stadtion. 10min walk to the lagoon and the port. The staff was really kind and helpful. Backyard has a pool and the kitchen is well equipped and very big.

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8
Very good
2,047 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

Cairns

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Cairns Station, a 15-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre and 300 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. BEST HOSTEL IN CAIRNS ❤️ amazing location, garden & staff (especially Nadiah).

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8
Very good
565 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. The property is good located in the city and you have everything nearby.

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8.1
Very good
483 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Caravella Backpackers 2 stars

Cairns

Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel. We were overwhelmed with the manager going above and beyond for our situation.

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8.1
Very good
134 reviews
Price from
£61
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.

At the hostel, every room includes air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Comfy beds, good aircon, clean facilities, good areas to relax and the dorms were nice and big

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7.9
Good
1,349 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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