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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.

N
Nicolette
From
Netherlands
Knotsgezellig, eco friendly, excellent location, plants and veranda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews
Price from
US$72.66
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Pablo
From
Argentina
Mad Monkey Village is a fantastic place to stay! The vibe is super friendly and social, making it really easy to meet people. The pool is a lifesaver in the Cairns heat, and the common areas are great for chilling or hanging out with other travelers. The staff are awesome—always welcoming and happy to help with anything you need. The rooms and facilities are clean and well-maintained. And the TV Room is also great, perfect to watch movies with friends. If you're looking for a fun, relaxed, and social hostel in Cairns, I’d definitely recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,120 reviews
Price from
US$86.90
1 night, 2 adults

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Cairns

Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness centre with a sauna.

K
Karthikeya
From
India
Staff was very helpful. They accommodated early check in if rooms are available. They helped us in planning our trip to cairns.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,964 reviews
Price from
US$201.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

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

B
Brenda Perigood
From
Mauritius
The staff always have a smile ☺️ Breakfast was awesome... Excellent for family
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,069 reviews
Price from
US$147.06
1 night, 2 adults

Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns

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...

S
Soledad
From
Argentina
New and modern building, very comfortable and has everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$171.15
1 night, 2 adults

BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns

There is no better location than BreakFree Royal Harbour, with its sweeping views over the Cairns Esplanade and wider ocean.

L
Lynne
From
Australia
Every thing, best time ever, a big thank you to you all
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews
Price from
US$162.75
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns City Motel

Cairns

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.

H
Hana
From
Czech Republic
Clean room, quiet place, close to the center.. I would like to thank the lady at the reception for helping me call and pay for the transfer to the airport. She was very nice and helpful thank you for a nice stay with you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
Price from
US$98.82
1 night, 2 adults

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

Cairns

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

M
Mona
From
Germany
Very fun and social Very clean room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews
Price from
US$130.78
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Waterfront

Cairns

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

M
Megan
From
Ireland
I absolutely loved staying at mad monkey waterfront, it was such a nice environment to stay in. Everyone was so friendly and it was so easy to make friends. The facilities were amazing in the kitchen and the communal areas and they have a massive tv which is a great add on for some chill nights in. The room was perfect too and very comfortable with aircon which is always needed. The location couldn’t be more perfect right on the esplanade and right next to the lagoon! There is a lovely little coffee shop just downstairs so perfect for any coffees lovers to pop down for there morning coffee. The staff were all amazing and weren’t above and beyond for anything you need or want! Would really recommend staying here if you are visiting cairns!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
Price from
US$74.20
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Jungle

Cairns

Mad Monkey Jungle is a resort style hostel, featuring FREE ultra fast WIFI. Centrally located in the heart of Cairns and is only a short walk to all the major attractions.

I
Inigo
From
Canada
The bar was great fun, people were social and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely be coming back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Price from
US$52.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Best hostel in Cairns. Super social, nice events and cheap drinks at the bar. Location is in the heart of the city and you can literally walk everywhere in 5 minutes. Will definetly be back one day
Guest review by
Piccioni
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$63.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,427 reviews
Great location and affordable.
Guest review by
sela
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Beachfront location was fabulous. Kitchen very well equipped and very clean.
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Louise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$61.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews
Great location close to everything in town. The staff are wonderful and helpful and everything was very clean. Great social vibe, perfect hostel for solo travellers to make some friends. The free breakfast was helpful as I got in pretty late the night before and didn’t have time to get some food supplies.
Guest review by
Jayde
Group
Avg. price/night: US$111.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
Room was a good size, location excellent, Bed very good size, very clean
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Alethea
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Very clean apartment, and a good size for 5 adults, with everything you need. Location & views are fantastic and easily accessible to the beach, pubs & cafes.
Guest review by
Kerrie
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews
The hostel is very clean and the view from the kitchen is amazing! I loved the little couches in front of the dorm rooms :) Location 10/10 and atmosphere maybe 7/10
Guest review by
Heather Amy
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$80.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews
Convenient location, could walk into the main areas and had a supermarket/ shopping centre very close and good for getting the Greyhound from the property Tim was really helpful for organising day tours and giving local advice Kitchens and room were very clean
Guest review by
Jack
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$193.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews
Very clean and modern room and a great location. Short walk to esplanade and close to cafes and restaurants. Nice buffet breakfast.
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Great location, Very Clean, good sized rooms
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Thomson
Family with young children