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Hostels in Palm Cove

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Travellers Oasis

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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...

G
Greta
From
Belize
Nice staff, clean rooms and bathrooms, beautiful and quiet patio (:
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,655 reviews
Price from
US$87.89
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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.

M
Markéta
From
France
Super nice stay at Dreamtime. Perfectely situated just next to the railway station and a supermarket, only few minutes from the city centre. Very beautiful place with a calm pool, peaceful place, very nice decorated. Everything was very clean and the kitchen is very well equiped. There is enough space for all guests in two kitchens and more showers. Paul and Tim are super nice and give a lot of useful tips and recommendations. We prolonged our stay and stayed 2 more nights. Thank you! Definitely recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,197 reviews
Price from
US$73.24
1 night, 2 adults

Travellers Paradise

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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.

A
Alexander
From
Greece
The rooms are very well equipped and the manager responds directly for enquiries even after business hours. I really enjoyed my stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,346 reviews
Price from
US$97.95
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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.

G
Gili
From
Israel
Honestly the best hostel in Cairns. The staff there is super nice and welcoming And they always make sure the hostel is clean at all times. The general vibe there is great, so if youre a solo traveler its the perfect place to meet some new friends but also not a super party hostel so you can get your quiet times as well. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,133 reviews
Price from
US$83.86
1 night, 2 adults

Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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...

T
TSAI YU
From
Taiwan
the location is great. art gallery, woolworths, night market... all in walking distance. And they even provide shower gel in bathroom. Kitchen is clean. Hooks in the room for you to hang your coat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$111.98
1 night, 2 adults

Caravella Backpackers

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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...

S
Sascha
From
Germany
Zenon and his team took great care of me. Ask them to hook you up with Jeremy for a tour of the Daintree Rainforest. You will not regret it. Place is a couple of minutes on foot to central Cairns. Malaysian restaurant out front was very good. Check-in is possible after hours. Keys will be placed in a safe. Checkout and bag storage was flawless. Would definitely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Price from
US$74.87
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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

J
Jans Pool Antony
From
Chile
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, the facilities were clean and comfortable, and everything was well-organized. A special thank you to Carmen and Javi at the reception — they were incredibly kind, helpful, and always had a smile on their faces. They went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable, offering great tips and assistance whenever I needed it. I truly appreciate their warm hospitality and will definitely recommend this place to other travelers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,747 reviews
Price from
US$49.22
1 night, 2 adults

The Jack Backpackers

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Guests enjoy FREE WIFI, NEW Air Cons, FREE Lockers, FREE Netflix available in common lounge area & private ensuite rooms with an on-site bar and restaurant downstairs!

N
Nea
From
Slovenia
Jack's is fantastic! The outdoor terrace is an awesome place to hang out and meet other travelers. Highly recommend if you're young and sociable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,764 reviews
Price from
US$58.17
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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.

A
Anniina
From
Finland
Best hostel in cairns, welcoming, nice people, clean, kitchen is great and nice pool are and spacious rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,459 reviews
Price from
US$74.22
1 night, 2 adults

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

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

A
Alvaro
From
Spain
Rooms are big and clean. There is a good atmosphere and the party is great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,807 reviews
Price from
US$146.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.