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Travellers Oasis

Cairns

Accommodation options at Travellers Oasis include spacious dormitory rooms along with private double, twin, and single rooms. Each room is furnished with fans, bed linen, towels, and a personal safety deposit box. Private rooms also feature a fridge stocked with complimentary600 ml water per guest, as well as a TV. Shared bathroom facilities are accessible to all guests, while air conditioning is available for an additional fee. Excellent Staff, clean rooms, lovely atmosphere

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9
Wonderful
1,321 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Travellers Paradise

Cairns

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed building in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Free street parking is available. It is located opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Coles Supermarket and the train station. Free unlimited WiFi is available. The room and shared bathroom are clean, and the location is great.

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8.7
Excellent
1,354 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Global Backpackers Cairns

Cairns

Global Backpackers Waterfront is situated on the Cairns Esplanade waterfront and the Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops and nightlife are a short walk away. There are evening activities held in the property's bar venues, all within a 5-minute walk from Global Backpackers Waterfront, where you can receive discounts in bars and clubs.

The hostel offers a range of rooms from private rooms with balconies and en suites to shared dormitory rooms. All have air conditioning and free WiFi. I had a private room so can't speak for the dorms, but it was very clean and quiet, with comfortable bed and good quality towels. Honestly cannot complain.

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8.4
Very Good
1,783 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns

Accommodation options include private rooms with an en suite bathroom or dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom. All rooms are air-conditioned.

Facilities include a communal kitchen and dining area and a guest laundry. Relax in the TV room or a reading room, or play a game of billiards. The tour desk can arrange Great Barrier Reef cruises, snorkeling and diving trips. Convenient and close to shopping mall.

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8.1
Very Good
1,724 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Mad Monkey Waterfront

Cairns

We offer all types of accommodation, from Mixed Dorms Ensuite to Female Dorms Ensuite and Private Double Rooms. We have high-quality mattresses, pillows and linen which is included for a comfortable night’s sleep. All our dorms have a private en-suite bathroom and all our private rooms come with personal towels, otherwise our reception team is more than happy to assist you with a towel hire in case you forgot one. All our rooms are Air-Conditioned & All our bunk beds are equipped with personal USB ports & power sockets to make sure you can comfortably scroll through your new travel pictures from bed. it’s very central in cairns and right in front of the water. The hostel is clean and not too big so there are enough people to socialize but it’s not a mess. The kitchen is very nice. The price is very good for what you get!

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8
Very Good
421 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

Cairns

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.

As we are a small, independent hostel, our reception is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. I planned to stay for just a little while after arriving from Canada and ended up extending my stay. Paul and Tim were great hosts and I was sad to leave when the time came. If you're looking for a party hostel, this isn't it -- Dreamtime is peaceful and quiet, even when people are up late chatting over drinks. Comfy beds, good facilities, and the coin-operated AC was definitely enough to cut the heat when going to bed at night. I hope to be able to come back one day!

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8.6
Excellent
964 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

The Village Cairns

Cairns

Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, The Village Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is located 4.6 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain units at the hostel also provide guests with a seating area. - Lovely & very helpful staff - Very clean and comfortable - Not too crowded - Socialable but also quiet at night - Good showers/bathroom

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7.9
Good
1,274 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Cairns

Summer House Backpackers Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and an ATM. Everything! There are games and activities every night which is such a good way to meet people. There is a free shuttle into the centre, free rental bikes, washing facilities and literally everything you need for a short or long term stay. I love it so much I have decided to here stay long term! The staff are amazing too and will help you with everything you need, and reception is 24/7 which is great for arriving late. The people that stay in the hostel are amazing too, I had made so many friends even by my second day - it’s like a big family here. The rooms are clean, the air con is great, there is a bar and restaurant which sells the tastiest food and the kitchen/ toilets are cleaned loads of times during the day too unlike other hostels. I really can’t fault Summerhouse at all, it’s turned into a second home for me😍

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7.6
Good
1,467 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

The Jack Backpackers

Cairns

If you are planning a late check-in after 19:00 pm. Please call our friendly reception team at your earliest convenience to arrange a late check in. Night Security Number 0484737381. Please also note that The Jack Backpackers is a international hostel and only accepts booking with a valid International passport and credit card will be required upon check-in. Please note that there is a surcharge of minimum 1.40% when paying with Eftpos. The Jack Backpackers is unsuitable for persons under the age of 18. Bookings made by any guests under the age of 18 will not be accepted and will be asked to cancel the booking.

The Jack Backpackers is a International Youth Hostel and only accepts bookings with a valid International passport. All the hostel Is cleaned 2 times AT DAY, so really clean rooms and shared space. Good kitchen and great balcony where u can eat and have a good chat with friendly people of the hostel. 10+ reception service and vibes. I Will come.back for sure here.

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7.3
Good
1,379 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns

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.

All the private double rooms are air-Conditioned and come with towels. Really nice and friendly atmosphere. It’s a great hostel for socializing and having a few drinks but also quiet after midnight which is perfect. There’s also a great pool area and TV room to relax! The staff are also really nice and helpful

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7.8
Good
1,100 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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