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Best Cairns hostels

These are the best prices for Jul 27 - Aug 3.
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel - Cairns - Patio
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Parramatta Park
8.9Very Good(2063)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 649+
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Little Drifter Cairns - Cairns - Bedroom
Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.2Very Good(1296)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 142+
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel - Cairns - Patio
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Parramatta Park
6.7Okay(744)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R924+
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The Espy Hostel - Cairns - Bedroom
The Espy Hostel
Cairns CBD
7.2Good(195)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 188+
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Dreamtime Travellers Rest - Cairns
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
Parramatta Park
8.9Very Good(1694)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 188+
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Mad Monkey Backpackers Village - Cairns
Mad Monkey Backpackers Village
Cairns CBD
8.6Very Good(1646)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 616+
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Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort - Cairns
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.2Very Good(567)
Air conditioning
R742+
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JJ's Backpackers Hostel - Cairns
JJ's Backpackers Hostel
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.5Very Good(271)
Free Wi-Fi
R9 138+
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Castaways Backpackers - Cairns
Castaways Backpackers
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.8Good(325)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R990+
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Mumma's Hostel Cairns - Cairns
Mumma's Hostel Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.3Very Good(678)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 458+
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Wanna Stay? - Cairns
Wanna Stay?
Cairns CBD
6.8Okay(68)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 171+
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns - Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.2Good(1871)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 369+
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Waterfront Backpackers Cairns - Cairns
Waterfront Backpackers Cairns
Cairns CBD
6.9Okay(24)
Air conditioning
R874+
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Tropic Days Backpackers - Cairns
Tropic Days Backpackers
Bungalow
8.9Very Good(399)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 089+
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Globetrotters International Backpackers - Cairns
Globetrotters International Backpackers
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.4Very Good(612)
R15 604+
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Asylum Cairns Share House - Cairns
Asylum Cairns Share House
Cairns CBD
7.9Good(194)
Free Wi-Fi
R874+
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Cairns hostels near the city centre

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Travellers Oasis Backpackers - Cairns
Travellers Oasis Backpackers
Parramatta Park
9.3Wonderful(1578)
R1 576+
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Bounce Cairns - Cairns
Bounce Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.0Very Good(1631)
R356+
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Mad Monkey Central - Hostel - Cairns
Mad Monkey Central - Hostel
Cairns CBD
7.5Good(1534)
R1 380+
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Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront - Cairns
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Cairns CBD
8.1Very Good(1303)
R1 436+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Cairns

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Cairns with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Cairns?

Based on hostel prices in Cairns found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns is February, with an average nightly rate of R610. The most expensive month is August at R1 897 per night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Cairns?

Monday offers the lowest rates in Cairns, with an average nightly price of R1 061/night. The highest prices are found on Tuesday, with average rates at R1 832/night.

How early should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Book at least 64 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Cairns hostel.

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How much is a Cairns hostel?

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Average price (weekend night)

June
September
R1 282
R1 455
Cheapest month to stay with an average 65% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 13% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Cairns hostel deals

  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 64 days before your stay to get the best price for a Cairns hostel.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Cairns for 2 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Cairns

  • 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 R393 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was R424. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is R403.

  • 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 R426. Users have also found 3 star hotels from R409 and 4-star plus hotels from R478.

  • 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 R1 052 compared to R3 179 for a night in a hotel.

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