The 10 best cheap hotels in Cairns, Australia

The best cheap hotels in Cairns

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Travellers Oasis

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...

Pauline

From

New Zealand

Wonderful all over. Smelled fresh, lots of cozy places to hang, very good and relaxed atmosphere, clean and fresh facilities, good music on the stereo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews

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US$87.74

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.

Zara

From

Turkey

Initially booked this hostel for three days, but the atmosphere was so wonderful and relaxing that I ended up staying for nearly a month. There are no bunk beds—just regular beds—so it feels much more comfortable. Almost every room has its own fridge, and there are plenty of bathrooms and kitchens available, the place also very clean which adds to overall comfort. The garden is incredibly peaceful; you might not even want to leave once you settle in. There’s also a cool common area on the second-floor balcony with a red sofa where I spent most of my time. This is definitely not the typical party hostel full of loud drinking or drugs. Whenever I came in, people were meditating, doing yoga, reading, painting, or writing. If you’re looking for a party-all-night vibe, this may not be the place for you. The guests here have a different energy—more mature, quiet, and respectful. It’s also a very safe choice for solo female travelers. Another unique aspect is that the owners are often at reception, which makes the place feel safer, and they address any issues immediately. However, if you’re a digital nomad, be aware that the internet can be spotty in some rooms—especially in rooms 6 and 7, where it doesn’t reach at all. Even a Telstra hotspot wasn’t sufficient there. The internet in room 19 was much better, and it’s very good in the common areas. But working in the common area during the summer without air conditioning can be tough due to the heat. In the winter, though, it could be a great environment for digital nomads. It might be even better if they added two or three small coworking or meeting areas in the garden—then it would be a digital nomad’s paradise. They’ve created an incredibly peaceful atmosphere overall. If you’re looking for a calm, relaxing place rather than a party hostel, this is a wonderful place to stay. If you visit Cairns, don’t bother looking anywhere else!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews

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US$73.12

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.

julie

From

Canada

Spacious, fully well equiped, laundry available. Owner very helpful. 2 minutes walk from divers den office. 25 min walk from warf and pier.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

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US$108.22

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.

Victor

From

Denmark

Everything was just brilliant:)) Had it been twice the price, I would still have booked it:))

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

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US$68.24

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.

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, 53 reviews

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US$152.82

1 night, 2 adults

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Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.

Cairns

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna. Is set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, 600 metres from Cairns Regional Gallery, as well as 1.5 km from The Cairns Civic Theater.

Kirsti

From

Australia

View from the apartment was superb.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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US$130.81

1 night, 2 adults

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Crystalbrook Bailey

Hotel in Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

Christophe

From

French Polynesia

Kindness of team at our arrival - location of the hotel near the best seafood restaurants - quality of accommodation and amenities - room and lobby design AMAZING !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,382 reviews

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US$126.09

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.

Jazmin

From

Argentina

Peter is super kind and helpful, he assisted me during my arrival late on night, the day after he offered me to leave my luggage for few hours as needed and comeback later for coffee:)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,349 reviews

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US$97.78

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

gama dos santos

From

Brazil

Very nice environment, people from all over the world having fun, safe place with good staff. I hope to come back soon

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,134 reviews

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US$83.71

1 night, 2 adults

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Palm Royale Cairns

Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features a main lagoon-style pool and a lap pool.

Josephina Fennigje

From

Netherlands

The stay was fantastic! I don't understand the reviews criticizing the location. Yes, it's farther from the main city of Cairns, but you know this when booking. If you rent a car or use Uber, it's the perfect spot, complete with a pool. We used the pool almost every day after our activities. The staff were helpful, the pools were amazing, and the room was good. I never felt unsafe traveling with my younger sister. It was a great place to stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,805 reviews

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US$61.13

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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