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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...

W
Wan-Lin
From
Taiwan
Power jump problem after I checked in. The staff helped me deal with and was patient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,655 reviews
Price from
US$87.97
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.

D
Danny
From
Italy
The hostel is a super cozy place and if you are looking for peace and quietness, this hostel is the right place for you... Tim, Paul and Chelsea are very helpful, friendly and welcoming and we felt very comfortable and therefore stayed for several weeks... Thank you guys for everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews
Price from
US$73.31
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
Joana
From
Brazil
very clean, quiet and excellent reception
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Price from
US$98.04
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.

N
Nicole
From
Austria
I recently stayed at Mad Monkey Village and I had a good time there! They have free breakfast that includes fresh pancakes every morning, that's a huge plus. On Monday there is also a free BBQ. What I also liked was the travel desk directly in the hostel, where you can get some good deals. The hostel in general is clean and tidy. It's a really social place and the perfect, if you want to meet new people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviews
Price from
US$83.93
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...

G
Gabija
From
Lithuania
The location, the staff, the rooms, shared spaces - everything was great! I definitely did not expect that, and this hostel just exceeded my expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$112.08
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...

J
Julien
From
France
Amazing room. Brand new and beautiful. Swimming pool is great. Everything one need to cook at disposal. And people are lovely !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
Price from
US$74.94
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.

D
David
From
Australia
They set the bar very high, now I hope all the hostels are up to par and so far I haven't found any.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviews
Price from
US$49.26
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!

S
Sofia
From
Australia
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Great areas to hang out with other travelers. Rusty's market next to it on the weekends. In general a great place to stay, I reeboked this hostel 6 or 7 times because the hostel suited me well. I tried many of the different rooms (different sizez) and they were all good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,763 reviews
Price from
US$58.22
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.

A
Andressa
From
Brazil
staff was super helpful with everything about Cairns, we booked all tours with them :) very chill vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,466 reviews
Price from
US$74.29
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!

A
Ashna
From
South Africa
I will recommend as it was like a village of fun wonderfull staff & Guests. It was a once in a lifetime experience & you outdid yourselves
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews
Price from
US$146.62
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.