The 10 best hostels in Palm Cove, Australia | Booking.com
Skip to main content

Hostels in Palm Cove

Find the hostels that appeal to you the most

The best hostels in Palm Cove

Some of the best backpacker spots in Palm Cove

Filter by:

Review score

Travellers Oasis

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor...

Y
Yannick
From
Belgium
Super cozy village vibes with friendly staff friendly people Rainshower outside <3 Alot of relaxing salons to relax and wake up with coffee
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
Price from
US$88.27
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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.

M
Madison
From
Australia
The staff were incredible especially Paul, the owner, who provided me with a free upgrade from a single to a double room upon arrival which I’m very grateful for. The manager Tim was also very friendly and accomodating. It’s truly such a peaceful hostel, just about everyone had gone to bed by 10pm and it was silent. The bathroom, kitchen, laundry and pool amenities are all beautiful and way beyond the standard for hostel accomodation. I plan to return again in the future for a longer stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,196 reviews
Price from
US$73.56
1 night, 2 adults

Travellers Paradise

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed Guest House in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

J
Jac
From
India
Peter the host is extremely hospitable and looks after the place so well - It's extremely clean and well organised. Very chill place...not noisy at all Great location near Cairns Central and a 10 min walk to the Esplanade.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Price from
US$98.37
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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.

T
Thomas
From
United Kingdom
Highly recommend this hostel! The kitchen is spotless and the crew work hard to make the hostel as clean as possible. Not far from everything and free breakfast is just a bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,129 reviews
Price from
US$84.22
1 night, 2 adults

Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, Little Drifter Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

S
Sara
From
Australia
Amazing staff, rooms and bathrooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Price from
US$112.46
1 night, 2 adults

Caravella Backpackers

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

p
paula
From
Argentina
nice people and environment 🩷
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews
Price from
US$75.19
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

M
Mernagh
From
Ireland
Loved it! Vibes were great, so clean, great staff and lovely food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,763 reviews
Price from
US$41.19
1 night, 2 adults

The Jack Backpackers

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Guests enjoy FREE WIFI, NEW Air Cons, FREE Lockers, FREE Netflix available in common lounge area & private ensuite rooms with an on-site bar and restaurant downstairs!

N
Nea
From
Slovenia
Jack's is fantastic! The outdoor terrace is an awesome place to hang out and meet other travelers. Highly recommend if you're young and sociable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,771 reviews
Price from
US$58.42
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

K
Katja_kap
From
Croatia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,467 reviews
Price from
US$74.54
1 night, 2 adults

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience!

M
Michelle
From
United Kingdom
Great place to stay as a traveller. Social atmosphere with a huge bar and pool area. Not as loud as people make it out to be, I couldn’t hear anything in my room. Nice lounge areas with air conditioning, TVs and big kitchens.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,815 reviews
Price from
US$147.12
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Palm Cove

Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.