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1. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (97 reviews)
"Would recommend their single room for solo travellers! Really helpful staff and affordable and safe!"
Canada
Fathima
$60 nightly
The price is $66
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Espy Hostel

2. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (251 reviews)
"Centrally located so great location. The room is clean and has space for a medium-sized luggage. Only downside is the person on the top bunk is right under the air conditioner so they would freeze all night. Felt bad for the girl who slept there. Nice pool onsite."
Canada
Nasha
$55 nightly
The price is $61
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cairns Central

3. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (464 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
$131 nightly
The price is $145
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

4. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns

5. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
$47 nightly
The price is $47
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

6. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Good value. Ok beds, and good a/c. Very basic. Staff is very nice."
United States
katri
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Caravella Backpackers

7. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Short but magical stay - loved the historic building, the courtyard and pool were wonderfully social, and the location could not have been better for getting to a world class chamber orchestra performance; wide ranging street food; and boarding the Spirit of Queensland train for an epic journey south. "
Australia
Derek
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

8. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Günstig, leichter Check-in und Check-out, gute Kommunikation. Gute Ausstattung."
Germany
Raffaella
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

9. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"This property is good,clean,value for money but Im not happy with my ,,accesible" room, ( Im not in wheelchair)ths is dump,on ground ( like a basement) level,close to kitchen and outdoor siting ,very noisy late evning,joung people ,made cooking,... I think not for people over 30 years old."
Australia
DRAGAN
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

10. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Stayed for a week and it was great, the staff are all very friendly, everything was clean, they provided all the information needed for check in, if I'm back in Cairns I'll stay here again."
Canada
Conrad
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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