Hostels in Cairns

Caravella Backpackers is located on the Esplanade, a scenic and quiet area just 1 kilometre from Cairns City centre, the Pier, and major attractions. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall experience, and an excellent rating for its location.
The hostel has a shared TV lounge, communal area with free Wi-Fi, and a large swimming pool. Guests can take advantage of the BBQ facilities, self-service laundry, two fully equipped kitchens, free air conditioning and refrigerators, tour discounts, an onsite cafe, free luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and free Wi-Fi until 10:30 PM.

Mumma's Hostel Cairns is conveniently located in the city centre, just 1.6 kilometres from Cairns Station and 1.3 kilometres from the Cairns Convention Centre. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and an excellent rating for its location.
The hostel offers a shared kitchen, a games room, and a lounge with a terrace. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden, barbecue facilities, and evening entertainment.

Dreamtime Hostel is located in a central district, mere metres from the Cairns Esplanade boardwalk and lagoon, within 500 metres of the Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and a short walk to the departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours and the Cairns Convention Centre.
This family-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen, a swimming pool, and a garden, with on-site parking available for guests.

Travellers Oasis is ideally situated in Cairns' city centre, just a short walk from the Esplanade, The Pier, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The hostel enjoys an excellent user rating and very good location and cleanliness ratings.
The hostel offers a variety of rooms, including private singles, twins, and doubles, as well as dormitories. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, free Wi-Fi, and a tour desk to help plan their adventures.

Koala Beach Resort Cairns is centrally located in Cairns city, 0.5km from the Cairns Esplanade and Lagoon, 0.8km from Trinity Wharf, and a 10-minute walk from the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino.
This hostel offers air-conditioned dorm rooms and private budget rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and kitchenette including a fridge and microwave, plus an on-site bar, restaurant, swimming pool, and assistance booking tours to the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda.

MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St offers budget accommodation in Cairns, a short walk from Cairns Railway Station and within 2.6km of the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Regional Gallery, and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
This Cairns hostel features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, some with balconies, plus free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, and on-site parking; nearby attractions include the Cairns Civic Theatre and TAFE Queensland North - Cairns Campus.

Mad Monkey Central hostel in Cairns offers a prime location, a short walk from the Cairns Esplanade and major tour departure points for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
This Cairns hostel boasts a swimming pool, bar serving Coral Sea beer, a fully equipped kitchen, and free events, plus rooms ranging from dorms to private en-suite rooms.

Mumma's Hostel Cairns is conveniently located in Cairns, 900m from Cairns Station, 1.1km from the Cairns Convention Centre, and 300m from The Cairns Civic Theatre.
This accommodation offers free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen, a swimming pool, a garden, and on-site BBQ facilities, with billiards, table tennis, and darts available for guests.

Bounce Cairns Hostel boasts a central Cairns CBD location, less than 1 km from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Station, providing easy access to the Cairns Museum and other attractions.
This 35 square metre hostel offers guests a swimming pool, fitness centre, bar, and free continental breakfast, alongside common areas with kitchen facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Mad Monkey Jungle, a resort-style hostel, is centrally located in Cairns, a short walk from major attractions.
This accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and balconies or courtyard gardens, a swimming pool, a bar, and free ultra-fast WiFi, with a guest capacity of one person.

Caravella Backpackers is located in the heart of Cairns, just a short walk from Muddy's Playground, the Esplanade and the Marina. This hostel has been rated as very good by previous guests, making it a popular choice for travellers.
The hostel features a swimming pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre, giving guests plenty of options for relaxation and entertainment. There is also a kitchen, laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance, making it easy for travellers to get around and make the most of their stay.

Dreamtime Hostel is located just a short walk from Cairns city centre, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The hostel has excellent location and cleanliness ratings, as well as a very good overall rating.
Dreamtime is a family-friendly hostel with a peaceful atmosphere. The hostel has a swimming pool, garden, and parking, as well as air conditioning and internet access.