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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...

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Šárka
From
Czech Republic
staff amazing!!! thank you for everything 😊 super clean!!! towels provided! 3 small kitchens available lovely pool (pool towel provided as well) multiple sitting areas bike hire (for free if you book a tour with them!) awesome music all day (relaxing, not too loud!) generally quiet hostel, awesome homey vibe 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,655 reviews
Price from
US$89.15
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, 1,204 reviews
Price from
US$74.29
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.

D
Diana
From
United States
I loved everything about this place, its well located, very clean and comfortable. The owner was very welcoming and kind. Coming off a several day boat trip, it truly felt like paradise! My room was very cozy, well decorated and clean with a beautiful view of the inner court.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,349 reviews
Price from
US$99.35
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.

T
Thomas
From
United Kingdom
Highly recommend this hostel! The kitchen is spotless and the crew work hard to make the hostel as clean as possible. Not far from everything and free breakfast is just a bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,134 reviews
Price from
US$85.05
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, 151 reviews
Price from
US$116.22
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...

J
Juinor Daniel
From
Papua New Guinea
The Night Manager was very helpful with the late check-in. I actually booked a wrong room type. However, he did changes to giving me a single room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
Price from
US$75.94
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.

M
Michael
From
New Zealand
I had a (self-inflicted) problem on arrival, and the level of hospitality of the staff to sort this out was overwhelming. Thanks! Everything else was fine. The room was excellent (cleanliness, temperature, comfort). The outdoor dining area and the food were great. I had several meals, and spent a lot of time there. The area is nicely set up to meet fellow travellers. The frequent shuttle bus into the town Centre is great, and I used it multiple times. I can thoroughly recommend the Summer House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,763 reviews
Price from
US$49.92
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, 1,775 reviews
Price from
US$59
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.

S
Sarah
From
Ireland
Clean, comfortable and relatively soundproof private room with good A/C - it was perfect for our one night stay before getting a campervan :) bathrooms were also clean and had great wifi :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,469 reviews
Price from
US$75.28
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!

P
Paul
From
Australia
For my first solo trip, being at Gilligan's was a treat. Made friends with my roommates and had a great time. The staff were really nice and helped me to navigate around. The pool was the cherry on top and was always busy with people hanging out, a great way to cool down and meet new people. The bar near the pool was such a great vibe and nighttime events were fun
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
Price from
US$148.58
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.