How many budget hotels are there in total in Cairns?

There are 138 Cairns budget hotels available out of a total 650 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

Which are the most popular Cairns budget hotels?

HotelsCombined users’ favourite budget hotels in Cairns are Comfort Inn Cairns City , Cairns Colonial Club Resort , and Pacific Hotel Cairns . With a rating of 9.3/10, Pacific Hotel Cairns is the highest-rated hotel.

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Cairns City Motel

169 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

This motel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

7.5

Good

1689 reviews

Location

0.5 km from city centre

$130

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Palm Royale Cairns

7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has a conference centre and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, concierge services and dry cleaning.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.1

Excellent

3870 reviews

Location

3.3 km from city centre

$133

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Yha Cairns Central

20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a business centre and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities and express check-in.

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

8.1

Excellent

2185 reviews

Location

0.3 km from city centre

$99

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Floriana Boutique Hotel

183-185 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a fenced pool and a rainfall showerhead, as well as free Wi-Fi and a TV. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, a mini-fridge and a picnic area.

Free Wi-Fi

9.0

Excellent

834 reviews

Location

1.4 km from city centre

$228

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The Benson Hotel

44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.

Free Wi-Fi

8.4

Excellent

2248 reviews

Location

0.4 km from city centre

$177

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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a conference centre are on-site.

8.4

Excellent

2959 reviews

Location

0.6 km from city centre

$229

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Redhill Cairns Living - Pembroke St

4 Pemboke Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with self parking, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.

Free Wi-Fi

7.4

Good

51 reviews

Location

1.1 km from city centre

$176

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.8

Excellent

2239 reviews

Location

0.8 km from city centre

$130

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.

Free Wi-Fi

8.1

Excellent

3527 reviews

Location

0.7 km from city centre

$204

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Users have found prices for budget hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $131, rising to an average cost of $261, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $131 for a 4-star budget hotel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns budget hotel room this weekend?

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Cairns budget hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Cairns budget hotel at least 84 days before your stay.

Other accommodation in Cairns

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Cairns. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 31 October 2026.

Explore Cairns

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 31 October 2026.

Scroll to and zoom in on the areas in Cairns you plan on visiting to find nearby properties. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hotel.

Cairns Budget hotels - FAQs

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