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Featured properties
Property Name Property type Rating Shared Private
Globetrotters International

World Class Hostel Dorms From $20 Inc. Free Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Espresso, Dinner* . Guaranteed Great Sleep. Quiet, Safe, Clean, Late Check+ view more Ins, Best Tours.

154 - 156 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 84.3%
187 reviews
19.83
USD
21.81
USD
JJ's Backpackers Hostel

HOSTELBOOKERS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE - BEST STAFF 2012! Offering safe clean budget accommodation JJ's is famous for its friendly helpful+ view more staff and relaxed chilled atmosphere. JJ’s is one of the few smaller hostels in Cairns with a great family feel. Whether traveling alone or with a group of friends, everyone is made to feel welcome and at home, the minute you walk in the door!

11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 88.1%
208 reviews
21.81
USD
27.76
USD
Nomads Cairns

Nomads Cairns Backpackers Hostel and Serpent Bar & Bistro is the ultimate tropical backpackers located just minutes from major+ view more transportation and attractions like the Esplanade Lagoon. Your daily rate includes a FREE light breakfast of toast, spreads, tea and coffee each day of your stay!

341 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 78.6%
121 reviews
19.83
USD
19.83
USD
Featured properties


Property Name Property type Rating Shared Private
Golden Sands Beachfront Resort Golden Sands Beachfront Resort

Four star resort - Absolute beachfront - no roads to cross. Quiet and affordable. Yorkeys Knob Beach... Convenient To Everywhere! Only 15+ view more minutes to Cairns International Airport and Cairns City

12-14 Deauville Close, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Australia, .
Apartment 96.2%
3 reviews
  67.43
USD
Travellers Oasis Travellers Oasis

HOSTELBOOKERS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2011 - TOP HOSTEL OCEANIA Welcome to Travellers Oasis Backpackers in Cairns. We offer comfortable+ view more and clean facilities to budget-conscious travellers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

8 Scott Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 94.6%
245 reviews
25.78
USD
31.73
USD
Corona Backpackers Corona Backpackers

Welcome to Corona backpackers , We are a small, clean, cheerful, friendly hostel based right in the city center of Cairns. Close to+ view more EVERYTHING. If your looking for a great little base to organise your travels, work or parties in Cairns look no further. Whether your just wanting to tan and socialize by the lagoon we are a hop and a jump away, or just wanting to save pennies work eat and sleep we can cater for you.

72 Grafton Street, Cairns City, Queensland, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 93.3%
27 reviews
14.87
USD
 
Cairns Girls Hostel Cairns Girls Hostel

Cairns Girls Hostel is locally owned and operated business that provides budget accomodation exclusively for women. Australia's ONLY all+ view more girls hostel!

147 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 91.2%
30 reviews
21.81
USD
 
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Dreamtime Travellers Rest

Hostebookers.com Best staff award for 2012 Thanks for all your feedback . It helps to continually lift our service!+ view more

Cnr. Bunda & Terminus St., Cairns, Australia, .
Hostel 90.5%
399 reviews
21.81
USD
27.76
USD
Tropic Days Hostel Tropic Days Hostel

Tropic Days has been recognised as "Cairns best Hostel" by the Lonely Planet in their Latest edition of East Coast Australia Guide Book 4th+ view more edition. We offer FAST FREE INTERNET and 24 hour FREE WIFI in all Bedrooms and through out the Gardens and have plenty of great discount deals on local tours.We're set in beautiful, relaxing and tropical gardens with Hammocks. It's friendly, clean, very cosy, making it an ideal base to explore around the amazing city of Cairns.

28 Bunting Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 89.9%
70 reviews
25.78
USD
15.87
USD
The Northern Greenhouse The Northern Greenhouse

The Northern Greenhouse, located in Cairns, is a famous backpacker resort catering for budget travellers looking for a tropical getaway.+ view more

117 Grafton Street, Cairns, Australia, 4000
Hostel 89.6%
116 reviews
27.76
USD
 
Q Resorts Cascade Gardens Q Resorts Cascade Gardens

Simply spend a day lazing around the pool with a refreshing drink, have a spa and let us help organize a BBQ for you. Whatever you desire+ view more in this paradise, the friendly and helpful staff at Cascade Gardens will send you home without a care in the world. There are so many things to entertain you.

175 Lake St, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hotel
3.5 star
89.0%
14 reviews
  94.20
USD
JJ's Backpackers Hostel JJ's Backpackers Hostel

HOSTELBOOKERS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE - BEST STAFF 2012! Offering safe clean budget accommodation JJ's is famous for its friendly helpful+ view more staff and relaxed chilled atmosphere. JJ’s is one of the few smaller hostels in Cairns with a great family feel. Whether traveling alone or with a group of friends, everyone is made to feel welcome and at home, the minute you walk in the door!

11-13 Charles Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 88.1%
208 reviews
21.81
USD
27.76
USD
Shenannigans Hostel Shenannigans Hostel

Shenannigans. The only Pub Style Backpackers right in the Heart of Cairns City.+ view more

Cnr Spence and Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 87.4%
83 reviews
15.87
USD
24.79
USD
City Waterfront Palms City Waterfront Palms

City Waterfront Palms is a quiet complex of private rooms with and without bathrooms. We are located on the cairns esplanade a short walk+ view more to the city centre. The property focuses on service and cleanliness at a budget price.Our property includes a swimming pool with plenty of sun area to top up your tan. please be aware ,if arriving after 8pm you must get in touch 24 hours prior our complex is located next to caravella backpackers 151 the esplanade

151 the esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 87.4%
10 reviews
  24.79
USD
Bellview Motel and Guest House Bellview Motel and Guest House

The Bellview offers clean, secure and quiet accommodation on The Esplanade in Cairns. Air conditioned dorms – 4, 5 or 6 beds. Check in is+ view more available 24 hours. Located across the road from the Lagoon, The Bellview is within easy walking distance of the Reef Terminal, shops, cafes, and bus and train stations.

85-87 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Guesthouse 87.3%
7 reviews
21.81
USD
27.27
USD
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort

WINNER HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2011 & 2010 (Ranked top 3 for 'Best Atmosphere' in Oceania). Welcome to our tropical+ view more paradise… with atmosphere served chilled and relaxed. Built on years of experience and a great reputation, Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort is the best youth hostel in Cairns.

5 Digger Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 85.0%
195 reviews
18.84
USD
25.78
USD
Castaway's Backpackers Castaway's Backpackers

**Free Wi-Fi, backpacker meal and no bunk beds!** **Hostelbookers award for excellence 2011 – Best value in Oceania** Weekly rates+ view more available please inquire for more info* Castaway's is small, clean & friendly family run hostel located just minutes from the City.

207 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 85.0%
204 reviews
18.84
USD
24.79
USD
Globetrotters International Globetrotters International

World Class Hostel Dorms From $20 Inc. Free Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Espresso, Dinner* . Guaranteed Great Sleep. Quiet, Safe, Clean, Late Check+ view more Ins, Best Tours.

154 - 156 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 84.3%
187 reviews
19.83
USD
21.81
USD
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns

** HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2010 - Ranked top 3 for 'Best Location' in Oceania **Welcome to Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel and+ view more Resort Cairns - the ultimate experience in backpackers hotel accommodation and leisure that will forever change your view of budget travel! Sip cocktails in the pool, browse over market stalls or experience total relaxation with a spa and massage...

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 83.8%
83 reviews
17.85
USD
49.08
USD
Njoy! Travellers Resort Njoy! Travellers Resort

Njoy is clean, airy and relaxed. A large informal reception area and lounge adjoins a communal kitchen and patio area offering all who stay+ view more at Njoy a chance to meet and mingle with travellers from all corners of the globe. A beautiful, lagoon style pool awaits all who stay at Njoy. Laze by this oasis in the tropics and plan your Cairns Holiday. Super special: Dorm beds $15. FREE MEAL EVERY NIGHT

141 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 83.7%
145 reviews
15.87
USD
24.79
USD
Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront

Caravella Backpackers is centrally located hostel in cairns with a high standard of cleanliness and helpful friendly staff. FREE UNLIMITED+ view more AIR CONDITIONING

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 82.5%
526 reviews
19.83
USD
19.83
USD
Cairns City Backpackers Cairns City Backpackers

‘Cairns City Backpackers’ is small, quiet and friendly. Best of all, it is located in a quiet backstreet just a 5 minute walk to Cairns+ view more central shopping center and 15 minutes walk to City Place! We offer 10% discount on all tours pre-booked through our website exclusive to our guests.

274 Draper St, Cairns, Australia, .
Hostel 81.9%
266 reviews
14.87
USD
19.83
USD
Asylum Cairns Asylum Cairns

CHECK OUT ASYLUMS CRAZY SUMMER SPECIAL! ALL ROOMS INCLUDE BREAKFAST, TEA AND COFFEE, 5 FREE EVENING MEALS, TEA AND COFFEE, INTERNET. Asylum+ view more loves Mad Backpackers. No bar means BYO. Home of the World famous Goon pong and Bobo!

149 Grafton Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 81.8%
145 reviews
15.87
USD
21.81
USD
Reef BackPackers Reef BackPackers

Reef Backpackers is a unique central Cairns hostel with free Linen, weekly BBQ’s, 24hr access, laundry and drying facilities, TV lounge,+ view more all housed in a fantastic Queenslander style building with a pool and a great backyard.

140 Grafton St, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 81.4%
16 reviews
17.85
USD
24.79
USD
Nomads Esplanade Backpackers Nomads Esplanade Backpackers

SPECIAL: Book 6 Nights and get the 7th night FREE on arrival !!! Esplanade Backpackers definitely is in the best location. It has great+ view more atmosphere, reasonably priced, clean and most definitely the best place you’re going to stay at whilst traveling down under.

93 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 80.6%
40 reviews
17.85
USD
19.83
USD
Hides Hotel Cairns Hides Hotel Cairns

Free breakfast - dinner for $1 rates are for two people city centre location private budget style room with shared facilities. A/C, TV, 24+ view more hour reception, tour desk-walk to the casino, reef terminal, esplanade, Kuranda Railway & shopping centre

87 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hotel
3.5 star
80.3%
17 reviews
  23.80
USD
Nomads Cairns Nomads Cairns

Nomads Cairns Backpackers Hostel and Serpent Bar & Bistro is the ultimate tropical backpackers located just minutes from major+ view more transportation and attractions like the Esplanade Lagoon. Your daily rate includes a FREE light breakfast of toast, spreads, tea and coffee each day of your stay!

341 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 78.6%
121 reviews
19.83
USD
19.83
USD
Woodduck Backpackers Cairns Woodduck Backpackers Cairns

Whether its chillin in the pool, hanging out at the tables, relaxing in the lounge, or going out for the day with your mates. Rosies is the+ view more all embracing mother of hostels.

136 Grafton Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 77.8%
23 reviews
18.84
USD
 
BHA Central BHA Central

Bohemia Central is located in the heart of Cairns, Far North Queensland and is within walking distance from all the City Centre+ view more attractions. Bohemia Central sets the budget and hostel accommodation standard for Cairns and Far North Queensland, providing first class accommodation ideal for every type of traveller.

100 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 77.6%
105 reviews
19.83
USD
29.75
USD
Cairns Waterfront Backpackers Cairns Waterfront Backpackers

Cairns Waterfront Backpackers is a small and friendly Hostel who will get to know you by your name and our happy staff will welcome you+ view more with a smile everytime.

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 77.6%
21 reviews
17.85
USD
22.81
USD
Beach House Cairns Beach House Cairns

The Cairns Beach House offers great value considering it's vital location in the heart of the party capital of North Australia.+ view more

239 Sheridan St., Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 76.8%
68 reviews
14.87
USD
14.87
USD
Bohemia Cairns Resort Bohemia Cairns Resort

The Bohemia Resort located in Cairns, North Queensland, is first class hostel accommodation with excellent facilities. Setting the standard+ view more for Cairns and North Queensland in budget and hostel accommodation, amongst lush, tropical, landscaped gardens, this hostel is ideal for every type of traveller

231 McLeod Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 70.6%
106 reviews
12.89
USD
12.89
USD
Global Backpakers On The Waterfront Global Backpakers On The Waterfront

Live the dream at Global Waterfront! At Global Waterfront, the Esplanade lagoon is directly opposite you, so you can cook a BBQ, swim,+ view more enjoy free fitness classes or simply chill-out and enjoy all the tropics has to offer.

67-69 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 67.7%
23 reviews
13.88
USD
19.83
USD
Rainbow Inn Rainbow Inn

Resort style accommodation and comfort without the 4 star price tag.+ view more

179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, .
Guesthouse 65.7%
5 reviews
  42.14
USD
Global Backpackers Central Global Backpackers Central

At Global Central enjoy the ultimate experience in inner city living at its best. This funky architecturally designed hostel is surrounded+ view more by restaurants, cinemas, nightlife, supermarket, shopping mall, beauty salon - the list goes on.

86-88 Lake street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel 65.7%
9 reviews
12.89
USD
23.80
USD
Whiterock Leisure Park Whiterock Leisure Park

White Rock Leisure Park is set in a pleasantly maintained tropical corner of Cairns, with nature at your feet and being well located to+ view more enjoy all the spoils of the Great Far North. Your dream of a quiet and peaceful budget holiday is at hand.

Lot 2 Skull Road, White Rock, Cairns, Australia, 4868
Hotel
2.5 star
Not yet rated   20.82
USD
Aspect Central Aspect Central

!!!!!! Position, Position, Position!!!!!! Welcome to one of the City’s most exciting contemporary designed boutique motels. Aspect Central+ view more is ideally located on the corner of Sheridan and Grove Streets Cairns.

209 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hotel
3.5 star
Not yet rated   32.72
USD
fnqStudio fnqStudio

fnqStudio boutique hotels rated as the best 4 star hotel in Cairns Australia, offers guests two types of boutique accommodation "No Frills"+ view more and "Hotel" studios which are carbon offset to meet the changing needs of today’s business and leisure travelers for you to choose what necessities and luxuries you want with your accommodation, therefore your stay becomes an easy choice, as you CHOOSE, you RECEIVE, you EXPERIENCE our hotel revolution and the perfect gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef

136 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870
Hotel
4.5 star
Not yet rated   54.04
USD
Koala Beach Resort Cairns Koala Beach Resort Cairns

Come see us at Koala’s Backpacker Resort Cairns! Location, Location, Location. Our cozy backpacker hostel offers twin-bedded, 4-share+ view more and 5-share accommodation right in the heart of the Cairns City Centre! We’re located just a few quick steps from the center of Cairns’ nightlife, restaurants, cinema, shopping, and of course the Lagoon and Marina!

137-139 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hotel
3.5 star
Not yet rated 19.83
USD
98.17
USD
Geckos Backpackers Geckos Backpackers

Excellent friendly service in a very quiet and safe location; we have a vast knowledge for organising all activities in the area and for a+ view more good discounted price available from our travel centre. The perfect spot for resting travellers.

187 Bunda Street, Cairns, Australia, -
Hostel Not yet rated 22.81
USD
27.76
USD
Red Key Hostel Red Key Hostel

Red Key Hostel is a share house hostel with 6 flats each with bathroom, kitchen sitting area with tv, dvd, computor with free internet,+ view more wifi,and air con for summer, and out side area. We have a share laundry, pool and bbq for guests and we have a minium stay policy of 1 month, so our cutomers are working travalers as well as studants. Each flat has a max 4 bedrooms which are a mixture of singals, twins or triples.

77 Mc Leod Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel Not yet rated   16.86
USD
Cairns Bed n Boat Cairns Bed n Boat

Nestled amongst coconut and palm trees, 50m from the Coral Sea and 10 minutes from Cairns; fishing capital of Australia…+ view more

19 Hibiscus Lane, Holloways Beach, Cairns, Australia, 4878
Hostel Not yet rated   37.18
USD
Cairns - Sharehouse Cairns - Sharehouse

Largest provider of share accommodation in Cairns! Perfect for divers, couples, working travellers and students looking for somewhere to+ view more call home for a few weeks in Cairns. Private single/double/twin rooms in over 30 apartments an affordable price. **Minimum Stay 28 Nights**

17 Scott Street, Cairns Qld 4870, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel Not yet rated 26.77
USD
26.77
USD
Cairns Central YHA Cairns Central YHA

The Cairns YHA Backpackers hostel is the perfect base to explore the real North Queensland. Here you will find World Heritage listed+ view more rainforests fringing the Great Barrier Reef, with the outback just around the corner!

20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hostel Not yet rated 21.57
USD
28.26
USD
Cairns Colonial Club Resort Cairns Colonial Club Resort

We look forward to welcoming you to Cairns' only truly, tropical resort. Nestled amongst 11acres of land you can enjoy all that Tropical+ view more North Queensland has to offer - lazing by one of the three pristine lagoon-style pools or enjoy a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef or Tropical Rainforest.......

18 - 26 Cannon Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Apartment Not yet rated   29.50
USD
Clifton Sands Holiday Units Clifton Sands Holiday Units

Clifton Sands Holiday Units at Tropical Clifton Beach offer Fully Furnished One Bedroom Apartments. The units have been recently+ view more refurbished & are exceptional value for money Perfectly suited for those who would prefer the privacy of their own apartment. The price is per apartment, max of 2 guests.

81-87 Guide Street, Clifton Beach, Cairns, Australia, 4879
Apartment Not yet rated   87.26
USD
Discovery Cairns Discovery Cairns

Discovery Resort Cairns is centrally located and is within 500 metres of Cairns City Center, and with our great location, we are only a 5+ view more minute stroll to the famous Cairns Esplanade.

183 - 185 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870
Hotel
3 star
Not yet rated   52.06
USD
Reef Palms Reef Palms

In traditional Queenslander style within a lush tropical Australian environment. Reef Palms offers 42 self contained studio apartments in+ view more Cairns with your comfort and convenience in mind.

41-47 Digger Street, Queensland 4870, Cairns, Australia, 000
Hotel
3.5 star
Not yet rated   48.59
USD
High Chaparral Motel High Chaparral Motel

The High Chaparral welcomes travelers of all types from the corporate traveler on business to families and groups and offers a selection of+ view more motel suites and apartments to cater to all travelers needs.

199-205 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Hotel
3 star
Not yet rated   42.64
USD

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