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Cheap Hostels in Cairns

The Espy Hostel
The Espy Hostel
2 out of 5
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (81 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central
YHA Cairns Central
2 out of 5
20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (406 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Caravella Backpackers
Caravella Backpackers
2 out of 5
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, wired Internet (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2 out of 5
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Little Drifter Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns
2 out of 5
7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (177 reviews)
Little Drifter Cairns
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2 out of 5
187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
2 out of 5
50-52 Gatton St, Parramatta Park, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
2 out of 5
4 Pemboke Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2 out of 5
92 Martyn Street, Parramatta Park, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
2 out of 5
5-9 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
1 out of 5
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"We had a nice stay. Guest services are excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Good clean rooms. Near the beach"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at Pacific Cairns. This was our first time visiting Cairns, and we loved it. Pacific offered a comfy bed, perfect location close to lots of restaurants and tourist hubs and a great buffet breakfast onsite too. It's a 20 minute walk to Cairns Central shopping centre and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Cairns?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Cairns hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Cairns, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Cairns?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Cairns, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Cairns?

Even the best hostels in Cairns can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Cairns hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Cairns hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Cairns aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Cairns, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.