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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. Super hostel, very well located with plenty of kitchen and bathroom facilities. Very pleasant atmosphere.

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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. Great location, very clean and the owner was amazing. The newly installed AC was a lifesaver!You really get your money’s worth.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,373 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. it is super clean ! the location is perfect and it provides everything you need :)

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8.4
Very good
1,807 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. 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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8.1
Very good
1,824 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. Such a great location, super close to the port which is perfect for anyone looking to do a reef trip. The rooms are really big and always clean. The common areas are super social and a great place to meet new friends! The staff are also super friendly. I was there for wine and cheese night and it was so much fun, plus free food! The free breakfast is also a huge bonus and the pancakes are delicious. Will definitely stay here again next time I am in Cairns!

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8
Very good
446 reviews
Price from
£18
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. This was a fantastic hostel. Communication was great before we arrived and they even allowed an early baggage drop and check in. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. We really appreciated having a fridge in our room. Shared bath and shower were in high demand but we were able to access one within a few minutes. The kitchens were well stocked and there were lots of lovely places to hang out. WiFi worked well. The location right by the train station and within about 15-20 minutes from the pier and downtown was perfect for us. Highly recommended!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,003 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. Friendly helpful staff. Clean linens and comfy beds. Great location! Nice big kitchen and lounge eating area. I met so many people traveling and/or working their way through Australia. I had a wonderful time here!

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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. Huge social area and a nice pool area and good events

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7.5
Good
1,524 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. nice receptionist, they care for everyone who stays in jack backpacker

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7.3
Good
1,435 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. Loved hanging at the pool. Free gym access was a huge plus too. Would definitely stay again on my next visit to Cairns!

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7.8
Good
1,110 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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