An aerial view of a town with a river, roads, and scattered buildings.

Find Cheap Hostels in Mareeba

  • Bundle & Save

    Get more, spend less whenever you see Bundle & Save deals

  • OneKeyCash

    Earn OneKeyCash on all your eligible bookings

  • Upfront pricing

    We are not like the others - we include taxes and fees

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Aug 28 - Aug 30
In two weeks
Sep 4 - Sep 6
In one month
Sep 18 - Sep 20
In two months
Oct 16 - Oct 18

Our top choices for Mareeba hostels

Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom

1. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
$30 nightly
The price is $33
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Terrace/patio

2. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
$106 nightly
The price is $118
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

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, (453 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
$126 nightly
The price is $140
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Pool

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (232 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

5. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
$50 nightly
The price is $50
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Room

6. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

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)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
$104 nightly
The price is $116
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Exterior

8. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (156 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
$75 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Caravella Backpackers
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.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Mareeba Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in a room with Horizon Club access. It was absolutely amazing, very relaxing and comfortable. We definitely recommend it."
Carol 5-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Find out more about Mareeba

Mareeba Hostels information

Number of reviews
848
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
$33
Highest Price
$140

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Mareeba?
You may like the nightly rates at this top lodging option in the area, which gets good reviews from our customers: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns - 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from the heart of Mareeba. Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and an elevator at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Mareeba?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually December and November with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 65°F. The rainiest months in Mareeba are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Mareeba?
Depending on your interests, you might like to explore these things around Mareeba. Get out into nature with places like Davies Creek National Park, Wet Tropics of Queensland, and Bare Hill Conservation Park. Cultural attractions include Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Mareeba Heritage Museum & Tourist Information Centre, and The Beck Museum. Additional attractions include Mareeba Golf Club, de Brueys Boutique Wines, and MakoTrac International Racetrack.
What's the best way to get to and around Mareeba while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Mareeba on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), located 22.5 mi (36.3 km) from the city center. Once you're on the ground, you might want to make use of public transit. If you're hoping to see more of the surrounding area, make your way to Mareeba Station to catch a train.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia