How much does a hostel cost in Cairns?

Hostel prices in Cairns can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Cairns is R38 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as R17 in the last 3 days.

How much is a hostel in Cairns for tonight?

The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Cairns in the last 3 hours was R21 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was R25. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is R17.

How much is a hostel in Cairns for this weekend?

In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Cairns hostel for this weekend for as low as R22. Users have also found 3 star hotels from R22 and 4-star plus hotels from R24.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cairns?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Cairns is R38 compared to R132 for a night in a hotel.

Hostels in Cairns from R396/night

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Best Cairns hostels

Global Backpackers Cairns

8.5 Very Good

Cairns CBDR1 657+

R1 657+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Caravella Backpackers

8.3 Very Good

Cairns CBDR1 497+

R1 497+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Castaways Backpackers - Cairns - Bedroom

Castaways Backpackers

7.8 Good

R1 080+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Asylum Cairns Hostel - Cairns - Patio

Asylum Cairns Hostel

7.9 Good

Cairns CBDR954+

R954+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel - Cairns - Pool

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

7.1 Good

Parramatta ParkR936+

R936+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Summer House Backpackers Cairns - Cairns - Pool

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

7.6 Good

R1 747+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Mihaven Shared Living - Martyn St - Cairns - Balcony

Mihaven Shared Living - Martyn St

7.2 Good

Parramatta ParkR1 152+

R1 152+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Travellers Oasis - Cairns - Pool

Travellers Oasis

9.1 Wonderful

Parramatta ParkR1 621+

R1 621+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort - Cairns

Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort

8.2 Very Good

R810+

Pool

Air conditioning

Mad Monkey Backpackers Village - Cairns

Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

8 Very Good

Cairns CBDR1 318+

R1 318+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Dreamtime Travellers Rest - Cairns

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

8.9 Very Good

Parramatta ParkR1 368+

R1 368+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

JJ's Backpackers Hostel - Cairns

JJ's Backpackers Hostel

8.4 Very Good

R9 976+

Free Wi-Fi

Global Backpackers Central - Cairns

Global Backpackers Central

6.6 Okay

Cairns CBDR1 499+

R1 499+

Air conditioning

Bounce Cairns - Cairns

Bounce Cairns

7.3 Good

Cairns CBDR414+

R414+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Reef Backpackers - Cairns

Reef Backpackers

6.7 Okay

Cairns CBDR6 104+

R6 104+

Air conditioning

Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront - Cairns

Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

8.1 Very Good

Cairns CBDR1 225+

R1 225+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

The Village Cairns

8 Very Good

Cairns CBDR1 226+

R1 226+

Yha Cairns Central

8 Very Good

Cairns CBDR1 378+

R1 378+

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns - Cairns - Pool

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

7.4 Good

Cairns CBDR2 158+

R2 158+

The Jack Backpackers - Cairns

The Jack Backpackers

7.2 Good

Cairns CBDR1 062+

R1 062+

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2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

Low season	January
High season	July
Average price (weeknight)	R1 037
Average price (weekend night)	R381

Cheapest month to stay with an average 60% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 123% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

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If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 80 days before your stay to get the best price for a Cairns hostel.

How much does a hostel cost in Cairns?
Hostel prices in Cairns can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Cairns is R38 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as R17 in the last 3 days.
How much is a hostel in Cairns for tonight?
The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Cairns in the last 3 hours was R21 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was R25. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is R17.
How much is a hostel in Cairns for this weekend?
In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Cairns hostel for this weekend for as low as R22. Users have also found 3 star hotels from R22 and 4-star plus hotels from R24.
Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cairns?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Cairns is R38 compared to R132 for a night in a hotel.