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The best hostels in Palm Cove

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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...

P
Pauline
From
New Zealand
Wonderful all over. Smelled fresh, lots of cozy places to hang, very good and relaxed atmosphere, clean and fresh facilities, good music on the stereo
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.

K
Katherine
From
United Kingdom
Everything, Paul went above and beyond to make our stay great. Good facilities, Beautiful budget accommodation. Room a good size and nice decor. Good pool.
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.

g
guillermin
From
France
Beautiful place to stay, Peter the owner is very considerate and professional. The place is very calm and clean, I extended my stay twice, it's for sure one of the best hotel where I've been during two years of travel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,347 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.

K
KOTARO
From
Japan
This hostel was really great! The staff were cheerful and friendly, and guests often went out to parties together. There was also a pool, so I was never bored. The kitchen was spacious, and since the common area closes for noise at midnight, I was never disturbed when trying to sleep. There was also a TV room and various events. One thing I especially recommend is the morning Coffee Club.
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...

S
Sabyasachi
From
Netherlands
The vibe of the place was amazing. The owner and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The resturant on the hotel is also very nice. Loved the pool. Best part is because of the common space, its a great place to meet new place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 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.

J
Jans Pool Antony
From
Chile
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, the facilities were clean and comfortable, and everything was well-organized. A special thank you to Carmen and Javi at the reception — they were incredibly kind, helpful, and always had a smile on their faces. They went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable, offering great tips and assistance whenever I needed it. I truly appreciate their warm hospitality and will definitely recommend this place to other travelers
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!

g
gerald
From
Lesotho
Affordable friendly clean helpful staff
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.

M
Melani
From
Argentina
Good location, clean and safe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,469 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!

D
David
From
Canada
Hostel is in the middle of Cairns and close to everything. The bar, restaurant and the pool are great and a great spot to have lunch or drinks with friends. Restaurant serves really good pub food. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,817 reviews
Price from
US$147.12
1 night, 2 adults
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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.