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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,299 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,725 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,304 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,831 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,731 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,373 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,783 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,408 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,643 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,558 reviews

Save money on places to stay in Cairns and nearby – budget options available

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews

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

From US$66.37 per night

Mad Monkey Central

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews

Kick back and enjoy a refreshing drink at our outdoor bar, serving up budget-friendly sips including locally brewed Coral Sea beer – perfect for those chilled pre-drinks to easily meet other...

From US$62.12 per night

Cairns City Motel

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 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.

From US$101.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 14 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$100.17 per night

Heritage Cairns Hotel

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 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$127.99 per night

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews

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.

From US$68.21 per night

Comfort Inn Cairns City

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews

Just one block from Cairns Esplanade and a short walk from the Cairns City Centre, Comfort Inn Cains City offers 4-star refurbished rooms with a tropical contemporary design.

From US$94.28 per night

The Grand Hotel Cairns

Cairns
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Located in Cairns, 300 metres from Cairns Station, The Grand Hotel Cairns provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$70 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Mercure Cairns

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews

Located in the city centre, Mercure Cairns is just a 7-minute walk from both the beautiful Esplanade and Lagoon swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is included.

From US$138.70 per night

Coral Tree Inn

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,261 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

From US$146.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,714 reviews

The Novotel Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar.

From US$166.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 779 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Station, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$123.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,886 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$180.04 per night

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews

Alivio Hotel Cairns is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city centre and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.

From US$120.46 per night

Hides Hotel

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,364 reviews

Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodation, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

From US$91 per night

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,731 reviews

Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$136.18 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these places to stay in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

Cairns Central Apartments is a 4.5 star apartment hotel in the heart of Cairns CBD, opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre. All units have ocean or hinterland views.

From US$150.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

City Terraces Cairns is conveniently located in the centre of Cairns, just 10-minutes' walk from the famous Esplanade where you will find restaurants, shopping and the Cairns' nightlife.

From US$234.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,976 reviews

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

From US$159.48 per night

Cascade Gardens

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews

Just 300 metres from the Cairns Esplanade, Cascade Gardens features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and covered barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a private balcony are standard in all apartments.

From US$207.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,373 reviews

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.

From US$119.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

These 4-star Holiday Apartments offer spacious self-contained accommodation in the heart of Cairns CBD.

From US$152.55 per night

Mantra Trilogy

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,591 reviews

Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city centre, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodation with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.

From US$157.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

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

From US$164.98 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Very nice spacious apartment and perfect location close to reef terminal and the city centre. And very clean and comfortable.
Guest review by
Martin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$163.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,057 reviews
The location of the hotel is very good, downstairs is the sea and the night market, very close to the pier, and very close to the city center. There is a restaurant upstairs with a great view.
Guest review by
Xiangning
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$94.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,664 reviews
The hostel is famous and we understand why. The team is nice, they clean everything every day, there are 3 kitchens which are well equipped, the room is confortable and the hostel is well located. Just like most of the hostel, the noise depends on your neighbors but it was quiet most of the time we stayed there. Perfect place to stay in Cairns
Guest review by
Jean-Emmanuel
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,831 reviews
Loved the location, rooms were lovely, the pool is amazing.. awesome restaurant for breakfast down stairs. One of the best places to stay in cairns
Guest review by
Michael
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$150.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Beautiful old house in quiet location. Plenty of room. Very close to railway station & not too far from city centre.
Guest review by
Neil
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$153.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,643 reviews
One of the best locations ever for a family holiday in QLD
Guest review by
Elizabeth
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$161.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews
Great location in proximity to the city centre and activity pick up.
Guest review by
Glen
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$207.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews
The location was close to the city centre and esplanade. Although the apartment block was aged, our apartment had been recently updated with new furniture and a renovated kitchen and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable.
Guest review by
Merryne
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$123.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,062 reviews
Location was very good, not far from the city centre, but far enough to feel the relaxation of a holiday stay. Room size is very good, big and modern television, beds very comfortable.
Guest review by
Marina
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Location was close to airport. 1.8 kms from city centre. Secure parking. Spacious accommodation for family of 4. Clean linen, quite. Great evening walks, clean swimming pool, nice view. Plenty of utensils for self contained unit. However cleaning supplies are limited for shorter stays 7 days or less. Buy your own.
Guest review by
Kapil
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$81.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
We had such a lovely stay at Dreamtime. The staff were all so helpful and friendly and booked us onto some amazing tours near Cairns. Kitchens were well equipped and always clean. Bathrooms were lovely and clean. Our room was perfect for what we needed. It was such a lovely atmosphere, very chilled and calm. Perfect location, right by Cairns central and just a very short walk to everything in Cairns. We would highly recommend Dreamtime!
Guest review by
Katie
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Very good accomodation in Cairns! The hosts are very friendly, and the rooms are well equipped, cosy and tidy. The location is situated in a quite neighborhood and it is just a short walk to the city center. We had a very good time in Cairns, thank you so much!
Guest review by
Christian
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$146.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,261 reviews
The hotel is in a reasonably central location and is a relatively short walk to the esplanade and city centre. The room was comfortable and the bed was large. The pool area is very nice. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is limited parking on site but plenty of free parking on the road. There is a library where you can swap books and also plenty of tourist brochures to choose from. The Pina Colada shampoo smelt nice.
Guest review by
Chris
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Location was close to the city centre and foreshore
Guest review by
Graeme
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$147.31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,757 reviews
Hands down the best place to stay in Cairns! The live sports coverage was unreal, they had all the games on the screens, they even have a massive screen that goes across the pool at night to stay up to date with the action. Drink was very reasonably priced, $16 for a jug Live bands and DJs playing all weekend, making for a great night out
Guest review by
Billy
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$164.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
Best location. Alight and spacious apartment with a lovely view of the sea and the marina..
Guest review by
Lee
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$143.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,304 reviews
The location was very central to cairns city centre.
Guest review by
James
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
One of the best place to stay in cairn.. Ocean facing. Very nicely maintained
Guest review by
Padma Lochan
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$63.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
It's the best location
Guest review by
Fernanda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$101.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews
Breakfast wasn’t offered or available however the location was quite good about 400 m to city centre and about 600m to supermarket
Guest review by
Terence
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Everything. Location is perfect without walking distance to city centre and wharf.
Guest review by
Bryan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$94.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,664 reviews
Best place to stay in Cairns, like 10 min walking to the centre if not less, plenty of place to park, beautiful hostel, so green, Bali-vibes. Staff super friendly and helpful. you can even stay till 14 h after check out. really recommended
Guest review by
Efren
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$74.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,434 reviews
Room and shared areas like kitchen and bathrooms were clean, beds were quite comfortable. Location was okay, at a short walking distance to the city centre and in front of a shopping mall.
Guest review by
Laura
Group