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This is a complete list of all known hostels in Cairns. If you know of a Cairns hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.
(Parramatta Park)
90%  "For backpackers seeking sanctuary from the party-hard east coast of Australia, Travellers Oasis won't disappoint. A short walk from downtown and the busy Esplanade, the hostel is situated on a...
89%  "The Northern Greenhouse is a cosy, friendly hostel in the heart of Cairns city. We have stayed in this hostel for two weeks and like the environment but didn't use many of the facilities. The...
88%  "Tropic Days is a fabulous fully restored Queenslander acommodation,set in a beautiful relaxing tropical garden.It,s friendly,clean and very cosy making it an ideal base to explore Cairns Small...
(Cairns North)
87%  "Calypso is the among the most highly regarded hostels it Cairns. It offers a scenic swimming pool, surrounded by a canopy-covered common area that connects to Zanzibar, the hostel's on-site bar....
(Parramatta Park)
87%  "Pretty, relaxed place, nice staff - Dreamtime was exactly what we were looking for -- a small, very pretty, cozy and homelike hostel, close to the city center but quiet and relaxing enough. Also,...
88% "HOME AWAY FROM HAME QUIET FRIENDLY RESORT STYLE FLASHPACKER GREAT NIGHTS SLEEP GUARANTEED QUALITY COMFORTABLE BEDS FREE INTERNET,CABLE TV AIRCON IN ALL ROOMS CITY LOCATION, POOL ,SECURITY, BMW...
(Cairns North)
87%  "Cairns Central McLeod Street YHA is a very nice hostel, just opposite to Cairns central shopping center and transportation center, and withing walking distance to the city center and the...
(Cairns North)
87%  "Castaway's Backpackers is located just outside of the main town. It's a nice, clean hostel, with rooms located both within the main two-story building as well as in a motel-type style. It is a...
(Parramatta Park)
85%  "Cairns City Backpackers may just be the best hostel you'll ever stay at. The owners of the property were travelers themselves, and it is completely obvious that they really care. In addition to...
(Cairns North)
85%  "Cairns Girls Hostel is clean, quiet, and boring. Parties, men, and alcohol are prohibited, which makes this the perfect place to catch a good night's sleep. Cairns Girls Hostel is owned and run by...
(Cairns North)
85%  "The best hostel for your money! - I have stayed in many hostels in aus, so fare more than forty. This by far has been the best! Its not just good on price, its very clean, brings people together...
84%  "Note: This hostel now has a new owner and management (and a new name) and they say they have fixed some of the issues mentioned in this review. We plan to have a reviewer go back to write a new...
(Cairns North)
85%  "JJ's Backpackers is one of the best values for money in a town full of backpackers hostels. If you come by coach or plane, a courtesy bus will pick you up at your arrival. You will find a clean...
(Cairns CBD)
83%  "Amazing - This hostel is wicked, you can take your own booze into the rooms unlike a lot of hostels around cairns where they have a no alcohol policy. The staff are very friendly and are always up...
83%  "Great place - Very central location, clean, small rooms, cheap, very friendly staff. I only wish more hostels were like this." … "This was the best hostel I stayed at in Australia. Staff were...
80%  "When you tell fellow travelers that you are staying at Gilligan's they ooh and ahh and say, "Wow, you're staying at the fancy hostel." And you have to agree that Gilligan's is one of the best...
80% "Only meters from the beautiful City swimming lagoon and Sunbaking Park and within walking distance of 24hr eateries, supermarkets, Reef Terminal and many funky night clubs, Cairns Waterfront...
76%  "The Asylum is probably the best place ever. It is not a place for fussy people. You'll find everything you like from a social point of view but it is not a Hotel it's a hostel and that's what I...
76%  "Bohemia Central Accommodation is pretty average. It doesn't offer anything special -- a place to sleep and a bar downstairs. The atmosphere is quiet and almost lethargic. There doesn't seem to be...
(Cairns North)
75%  "Mighty hostel with a great pool. The rooms are big and spacious and if you book well in advance there are rooms for 14 bucks a night. The girls on reception are sound and really looked after us...
(Cairns North)
72%  "This is the best hostel I stayed at in Australia. Was meant to stay for a few weeks and stayed at the Beach House for five months! The staff are great, the atmosphere is amazing and the...
73%  "A very delightful stay! Friendly, nice and helpful host! - I stayed there for three nights with four other girls last Easter and we enjoyed our stay there! Good location. Clean and tidy room. Very...
68%  "We just stayed at Shenannigans, and we had no problems at all. It's nice and clean, comfortable enough and the kitchen and laundry look new and had everything you need as far as I can tell. The...
80%  "Wonderful place! It's very basic (no common room, no TV lounge, no computers), but it's so nice and cosy and everybody knows each other. Staff are very friendly and helpful and it's $16 a night...
(Cairns North)
70%  "This hostel was excellent. The standard of hostels in Australia is high anyway but this was brilliant. It was no nice to have an en suite bathroom and kitchenette. That completely made my stay,...
(Cairns North)
62%  "Good place to stay! Spacious rooms, clean kitchen and helpful staff. They only have single beds. It's a bit out of town but they have a little van going into town every hour. One of the best...
72%  "I really liked this place. It's relatively cheap with good staff and good rooms." … "Location is a key factor in hostels, and #89 is right on the Esplanade with its multitude of cafes, tour...
"FREE WiFi for all guests............... stay in touch for free In the heart of the town, you'll find a real hostel hidden from view and with a great backyard, BBQ and Pool area. Meet real people...
50%  "Avoid this hostel! Charges you higher than the advertised price! - They charged me more than the advertised price and would not refund me the difference when I pointed it out to them. Avoid this...
(Cairns North)
60%  "This is a good hostel made superb by the staff. Basic rooms, great views, and a free meal every night. The staff go out of their way to help you out and it made us stay for a good few nights more...
"Only one hour from Cairns in Yungaburra, On The Wallaby is a quaint, cozy lodge nestled in the rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands. Clean, comfy and relaxed with a nightly BBQ, self catering...
89%  "This hostel is very centrally located. You are in the middle of nightlife within 5 minutes walking time. Because it is not directly on the Esplanade the atmosphere is quiet and you will have a...
87%  "This place is great. I hope these two brothers still own the hostel. They are really cool guys who won't try to rip you off!" … "This is a very laid-back, stress-free, clean and fun place to...
85%  "The Bellview is in a great location, right on the Esplanade. It's just a short walk to the Reef Terminal for the boat trips out to the Barrier Reef and Fitzroy and Green Islands. The hostel is...
79%  "Just great! Clean, nice, with a swimming pool, kitchens, nice guys who organize trips. Highly recommended!!!" … 83 The Esplanade … Cairns, Australia
71%  "The atmosphere was wicked, the staff were friendly, and especially dancing in the wool shed till 4 with Marty and co!" … "I found Britt, the dog, wonderful! Oh, and the staff were all right,...
68%  "Quite a nice place to stay! Atmosphere is very good and staff is friendly and laid back. The dorms are okay, not big enough to swing a cat in, though. And they could clean the ensuite fridges,...
68%  "Wonderful place to stay - Thank goodness we stumbled on this place! Home from home, friendly fun people, and nice quiet rooms. Reception staff were fun and really helpful. I felt at home as soon...
(Cairns North)
58%  "For some reason, really laid back people who know how to party and have a good time stay at Leo's Backpackers. I had a great time there, WITH THE PEOPLE. The main drawback of Leo's is the slimy,...
72 Grafton Street … Cairns, Australia
7 McClachan Street … Cairns, Australia
30%  "Parkview was awesome. It was truly a memorable experience -- one i still recount to this day." … "I recently stayed there — actually I just checked out. The cleanliness of the place left a...

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Cairns Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Anonymous
Back in August my girlfriend and I arrived in Cairns, Australia. We were looking to book a number of trips around the area including an East Coast Package. We ended up looking around at a few places including Wicked Travel, Peter Pan's Adventure Travel Pty Ltd and Adventure Travel Bugs. The prices seemed fairly cheap; Peter Pan's Adventure Travel Pty Ltd was advertising the entire trip for $299 all taxes included. We thought it was great! The other companies were comparable but it was the best deal we had seen. We were all excited and left Cairns for our trip down the coast. We arrived in Whitsundays only to find out that there were additional Reef taxes and a compulsory Stinger Suit Hire that we were not informed about by Peter Pan's! We then went further south and arrived at Fraser Island and found out that there was an additional Fraser Island Tax as well! What we were told by the travel agent was that the entire trip including all local taxes would be $299. We ended up spending approximately an additional $150 per person by the end of our trip! Shame on these companies for misleading unknowing travelers and taking advantage of us simply to make a buck. We've since done some research and found out that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action against all three of the above companies for deceiving customers with misleading advertisements. The companies have been forced to post a correction notice on their websites apologising for their actions. Since our trip we've returned to Cairns and have found a great reputable travel agent! Tribal Travel has been more than helpful and most of all honest. We've booked multiple trips with them and would recommend them to all.
Comment by Rob
Just take a bus ride and go see the eleven beaches we have here. Cairns is one hundred kilometers long. Explore it!
Comment by kelly henderson
I was there for four weeks -- fab place.
Comment by Anonymous
I have the best memories of my three months in Cairns. There's lots to do and it beats the cities.
Comment by Anonymous
Cairns itself offers no nice beaches... but if you head up north or down south you will find beautiful places. Cairns also has fun nightclubs and all that. The city offers a lot too, so enjoy it.
Comment by Anonymous
For the three days I was in Cairns I realized it's truly beautiful. I suggest that that everyone go snorkeling and/or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cairns
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Nearest Places:

Kuranda (17 Km / 10 mi.)
Palm Cove (21 Km / 13 mi.)
Yungaburra (45 Km / 28 mi.)
Atherton (49 Km / 31 mi.)
Miriwinni (56 Km / 35 mi.)
Port Douglas (58 Km / 36 mi.)
Millaa Millaa (69 Km / 43 mi.)
Innisfail (74 Km / 46 mi.)
Cape Tribulation (97 Km / 60 mi.)
Tully (114 Km / 71 mi.)

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