Cheapest hostels in Cairns

Located just a short walk from Cairns city centre's galleries and convention centre, this hostel is also conveniently situated 5 kilometres from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a shared kitchen for self-catering, a sun terrace, and organises tours to help you explore Cairns and its surroundings.

Perfectly situated on the Esplanade, this hostel offers a world-class waterfront location directly opposite Cairns Swimming Lagoon, placing you just meters from dining, nightlife, and shopping for an affordable stay.
Enjoy modern rooftop facilities including a kitchen and lounge with Coral Sea views, plus air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, making this a budget-friendly choice with an experienced tour desk for booking activities.

Centrally located in Cairns, this hostel is just a short walk from the Esplanade, Lagoon, and the departure points for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Offering a tropical pool area, spacious common areas with a TV room, and a fully equipped kitchen, this budget-friendly hostel provides a fantastic base for exploring the region, with ultrafast WiFi and air-conditioned rooms ensuring a comfortable stay.

Perfectly situated, this hostel in Cairns is only 500 meters from the Esplanade and Lagoon, offering easy access to tour departures for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, making it a prime spot for exploring the region's natural wonders on a budget.
Boasting a large outdoor swimming pool, a bar with affordable drinks, and free nightly entertainment, this budget-friendly accommodation provides social spaces and amenities like super-fast WiFi and fully air-conditioned rooms with ensuites to ensure a comfortable and connected stay.

Directly on Cairns Esplanade, Mad Monkey Waterfront offers a prime location just 500 meters from the Cairns Lagoon and a short walk from the Night Markets, perfect for budget-friendly travellers seeking affordable accommodation near the seaside.
This hostel boasts air-conditioned rooms with ensuites, a fully equipped modern kitchen, free ultrafast WiFi, and a social common room, alongside regular free events and nightly entertainment to enhance your stay.

Located in the prime district of Cairns City, Little Drifter Cairns is just 500 meters from the Great Barrier Reef departure points and within walking distance of the Esplanade Lagoon.
This budget-friendly hostel offers private queen rooms for two guests, complete with air conditioning, a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and access to a garden and terrace, providing a comfortable and affordable stay.

Enjoy a budget-friendly stay at Caravella Backpackers, a hostel located on Cairns' tranquil Esplanade, just a 10-minute walk from Cairns City Centre and the Pier, with Cairns Airport a 12-minute drive away.
This affordable accommodation offers a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and an onsite cafe, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploring Cairns and its attractions.

Travellers Oasis, a budget-friendly hostel, is centrally located in a quiet, safe area of Parramatta Park, just 500 meters from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and five blocks from the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.
This social shared dorm offers accommodation for six guests, featuring air conditioning, well-equipped kitchens, and twelve shared bathrooms including unique outdoor showers, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is located in the Cairns City Centre, offering convenient access to Rusty's Market, the Esplanade, Reef Terminal, and Kuranda Railway Station.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a lagoon-style swimming pool, modern communal kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and a fitness room with free Gold's Gym membership, providing excellent value for travellers.

Situated within the city district, this Cairns hostel offers convenient access to local attractions, just 500 meters from the Esplanade.
Enjoy budget-friendly stays with air conditioning in select rooms, free internet, and laundry services, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Located just 300 meters from Cairns Esplanade and a 4-minute walk to the Esplanade Lagoon, this hostel offers a budget-friendly base close to Cairns Station and the city's key attractions.
Enjoy essential amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning in the non-smoking rooms, with a terrace and fitness centre also available for guests seeking affordable comfort.

Located in a district offering convenient access to local attractions, this Cairns hostel is perfectly situated for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy a budget-friendly stay with amenities including air conditioning, a swimming pool, a garden, and on-site kitchen facilities.

Located in a district offering easy access to amenities and attractions, Mumma's Hostel Cairns provides a convenient base for exploring the city.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air conditioning, a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.

Centrally located in Cairns, Mumma's Hostel is just a 3-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theatre and 700 metres from Cairns Station, offering a budget-friendly base.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and on-site activities like pool and table tennis, making it a great cheap option for travellers.

Conveniently located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is just 400 meters from Cairns Station and within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade.
Offering a swimming pool and a fitness centre, this budget-friendly hostel provides an affordable base for exploring Cairns with complimentary WiFi in public areas.

Located in the Cairns Central Business District, Caravella Backpackers is conveniently situated just 500 meters from Muddy's Playground and the Cairns Esplanade, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides essential amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and complimentary WiFi in public areas, making it an affordable and practical choice for travellers.

Centrally located in Cairns, Mad Monkey Jungle is a short walk from major attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
This resort-style hostel offers a budget-friendly stay with an outdoor pool, bar, air-conditioned rooms, and organised events, perfect for meeting fellow travellers.

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Facilities and services include a swimming pool, a washing machine and fast check-in/out.

Directly opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre and the train station, this hostel offers a central base for exploring Cairns, just a short stroll from the Esplanade and The Pier.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a refreshing outdoor swimming pool with hammocks and three fully equipped kitchens, providing a calm sanctuary with complimentary unlimited WiFi.

Conveniently located just 800 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre, this hostel also offers easy access to Cairns City Library, the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre, and The Cairns Museum.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for exploring Cairns.

Centrally located in Cairns, this hostel is a short walk from major attractions and the nightlife district, offering a prime position for exploring the city.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a legendary on-site bar with cheap drinks, an outdoor swimming pool, and a modern kitchen, alongside air-conditioned rooms with ensuite facilities and nightly entertainment.

Perfectly situated in Cairns city centre, this hostel is just 500 metres from the Esplanade and Lagoon, and 800 metres from Trinity Wharf for Great Barrier Reef tours.
Offering budget-friendly private rooms with kitchenettes and air conditioning, this hostel also boasts a swimming pool and is conveniently located for exploring major attractions.

Perfectly situated on the Esplanade, this hostel offers a world-class waterfront location directly opposite Cairns Swimming Lagoon, placing you just meters from dining, nightlife, and shopping for an affordable stay.
Enjoy modern rooftop facilities including a kitchen and lounge with Coral Sea views, plus air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, making this a budget-friendly choice with an experienced tour desk for booking activities.

Centrally located in Cairns, Mumma's Hostel is just a 3-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theatre and 700 metres from Cairns Station, offering a budget-friendly base.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and on-site activities like pool and table tennis, making it a great cheap option for travellers.

Perfectly situated, this hostel in Cairns is only 500 meters from the Esplanade and Lagoon, offering easy access to tour departures for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, making it a prime spot for exploring the region's natural wonders on a budget.
Boasting a large outdoor swimming pool, a bar with affordable drinks, and free nightly entertainment, this budget-friendly accommodation provides social spaces and amenities like super-fast WiFi and fully air-conditioned rooms with ensuites to ensure a comfortable and connected stay.

Centrally located in Cairns, Mad Monkey Jungle is a short walk from major attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
This resort-style hostel offers a budget-friendly stay with an outdoor pool, bar, air-conditioned rooms, and organised events, perfect for meeting fellow travellers.

Centrally located in Cairns, this hostel is just a short walk from the Esplanade, Lagoon, and the departure points for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Offering a tropical pool area, spacious common areas with a TV room, and a fully equipped kitchen, this budget-friendly hostel provides a fantastic base for exploring the region, with ultrafast WiFi and air-conditioned rooms ensuring a comfortable stay.

Conveniently located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is just 400 meters from Cairns Station and within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade.
Offering a swimming pool and a fitness centre, this budget-friendly hostel provides an affordable base for exploring Cairns with complimentary WiFi in public areas.

Travellers Oasis, a budget-friendly hostel, is centrally located in a quiet, safe area of Parramatta Park, just 500 meters from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and five blocks from the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.
This social shared dorm offers accommodation for six guests, featuring air conditioning, well-equipped kitchens, and twelve shared bathrooms including unique outdoor showers, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.

Situated within the city district, this Cairns hostel offers convenient access to local attractions, just 500 meters from the Esplanade.
Enjoy budget-friendly stays with air conditioning in select rooms, free internet, and laundry services, making it an affordable choice for travellers.