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Travellers Oasis

Cairns

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...

N
Nathalie
From
Brazil
Best hostel I stayed in Australia! Staff is great, super helpful and thoughtful! The hostel is super clean and bedrooms comfortable. Stayed in a 3-bed dormitory and I felt like home. You can also feel that this place is so special that it creates a very calm ambiance amongst guests. There are different common areas/kitchens for each group of bedrooms. The hostel is located just beside the bus station and a commercial center where there is a supermarket and some stores open until 10 Pm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,652 reviews
Price from
US$89.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Dreamtime Hostel

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.

E
Eleanor
From
United Arab Emirates
This is an absolutely beautiful hostel. You feel like you’re staying in the trees. The staff there are lovely, Tim, the owner, is so helpful with booking tours and helping to organise an extension on your stay when you inevitably decide you can’t leave just yet! The kitchen has lots of utensils and everything you’d need. There is hobs, a microwave and an air fryer for cooking. No oven, but I didn’t feel I needed it because of the air fryer. The kitchen was clean, people were very respectful with doing their washing up and cleaning up after themselves. The bathrooms were also clean, there were 3 showers dotted across the hostel so usually you can find one to use even when it’s during busy times in the morning or evening. The toilets are separate, so you don’t need to worry about all of the bathrooms being taken up by people showering. The outside area is such a lovely environment. There is a BBQ area, lots of areas to relax and chill out. A very cute little pool that is open until 9pm. The staff often play gentle quiet music during the day around the pool, which just makes the space feel even nicer. The rooms themselves are so adorable. I stayed in both the 5 bed and the 4 bed dorm on different occasions and both are lovely. The girls I shared with were fun and welcoming, it felt like a very cute girly experience sharing a room with them. There are no bunkbeds so it feels really spacious. People are quiet and respectful with noise. This is the perfect place to stay if you’re like me and didn’t want to be in a party hostel but still like the idea of meeting friendly people. I made 5/6 new friends here, which made the whole experience even more fun, but you can also quite happily exist on the solo, and everyone will be friendly either way! I would highly recommend staying here, don’t look any further!! I would come back in a heartbeat!!! Thanks for a great stay Tim!! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,175 reviews
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US$74.47
1 night, 2 adults
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JDs Tropical stays

Cairns

Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and The Cairns Civic Theater, JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities.

P
Per
From
Sweden
Beautiful apartment with a lot of little trinkets, art and goodies. Super friendly and accommodating hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$119.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Estilo Bed and Breakfast

Cairns

Located in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

C
Celina
From
Norway
what an amazing place. This is the best place I’ve stayed in my 3 months backpacking. So clean, fantastic bed and bedroom. Good aircon. Big spacious and clean kitchen (loved the included breakfast, easy but lovely put together). Fantastic livingroom and common area. This is a shared flat with 3 bedrooms. I would definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$63.95
1 night, 2 adults
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The Quinn - Inner City Classic Queenslander

Cairns

Set in Cairns, 200 metres from Cairns Station and 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre, The Quinn - Inner City Classic Queenslander offers a garden and air conditioning.

J
Jayda
From
Australia
Liked everything, host considered all aspects of accommodating guests with extras... location very convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$338.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns

Cairns

Set in Cairns and only 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

G
Graham
From
Australia
Great interaction with the host from the start. Clear and easy to follow instructions to get to accommodation. Wonderful view from the room, so central to everything in Cairns. Would stay again and happily recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$155.66
1 night, 2 adults
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In Cairns Hotel ,Hidden Gem

Cairns

Close to both Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater, In Cairns Hotel, Hidden Gem is set in Cairns and has a hot tub and garden.

Y
Ying
From
China
nice place， convenient transportation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$226.40
1 night, 2 adults
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1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade

Cairns

Set in Cairns and only 1.3 km from Cairns Station, 1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

C
Carol
From
Australia
The apartment accommodated all of our needs and more as it was close to restaurants and cafes and was clean and was tastefully presented .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Price from
US$185.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Tropical Gardens - Resort 9 Pools free parking

Cairns

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Tropical Gardens - Resort 9 Pools free parking is set in Cairns. With garden views, this accommodation offers a swimming pool.

K
Katrina
From
New Zealand
The pools - also apartment had everything you could need. High quality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$255.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers Paradise

Cairns

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.

r
rosemary
From
Cyprus
Peter’s exceptional help from beginning to end. Ready assistance throughout. I felt very welcome. Quiet, clean, comfortable. The small things mean a lot. Peter knows how to treat his guests. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,315 reviews
Price from
US$66.17
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,415 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,750 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,521 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

From US$82.33 per night

Cairns City Motel

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set 500 metres from Cairns Station, Cairns Central Atrium Apartments & Studio offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.

From US$121.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From US$148.45 per night

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,420 reviews

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.

From US$87.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews

2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience!

From US$148.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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...

From US$164.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

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...

From US$78.78 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,065 reviews

Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.

From US$162.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Cairns in the Queensland region, with Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Centre nearby, City Lights - Experience the Best of Cairns offers accommodation with free private parking.

Villa on Grafton

Cairns
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa on Grafton is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$188.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, 'Eclipse' A Poolside Family Escape in the CBD is located in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Situated in Cairns and within 1 km of Cairns Station, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Escape On Lake

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Escape On Lake is situated in Cairns and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views features air-conditioned accommodation with a...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and views of mountain, City Quays Accommodation is situated in Cairns, 400 metres from Cairns Convention Centre.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,970 reviews

Cairns City Palms self-contained suites and apartments are located 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Cairns, and a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport.5-minute walk away you will find supermarkets,...

From US$110.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 897 reviews

Ideally located just 800 metres north of the Cairns city centre, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

Floriana Boutique Hotel is a recently renovated guest house in Cairns, where guests can take a dip in its outdoor swimming pool and make the most of its free WiFi, free bikes and garden.

From US$233.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Palm View- 9 Pools BBQ & Gym is situated in Westcourt. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located in Westcourt, 2 km from Cairns Station and 3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Heavenly Palms on Collinson offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,710 reviews

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

From US$79.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

Set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

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Mad Monkey Village

Cheap hotel in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,108 reviews
This is the ideal hostel! The location, the premises are very clean and the staff is really great! Plus the free breakfast is very good! Many thanks to Mad Monkey Village! I will come back!!!
Guest review by
mardinli
Solo traveller

Global Backpackers Cairns

Cheap hotel in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews
Private room with bathroom was affordable Good location, short walk to everything and short ride to the airport. Nice kitchen with balcony Some deals with local establishments available.
Guest review by
Carlijn
Solo traveller

Travellers Paradise

Cheap hotel in Cairns
Avg. price/night: US$99.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,315 reviews
Great location. Totally affordable price and exceeded my expectations for budget accommodation. Newly renovated so everything felt fresh and clean. Didn’t use the pool as we weren’t there long enough. Kitchen facilities were good. Aircon in each room is great.
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Alice
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