Hostels in Cairns
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Travel insights for hostels in Cairns
Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns?
The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns is December ($45). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is October ($237).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?
The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Sunday ($64). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $147.
Which Cairns neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?
Those visiting Cairns tend to stay in Parramatta Park, where a hostel costs around $85/night. Another popular neighborhood in Cairns is Cairns CBD, which is $34/night on average for a hostel.
How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $34, rising to an average cost of $91, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $39 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.
How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $37/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $40/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $46/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?
Save money by booking a hostel at least 10 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 10 days ahead was $33 per night.
Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia
Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as $33 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Caravella Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 6 June 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Cairns we've come across for the dates selected. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$33
Avg. per night
274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$43
Avg. per night
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$46
Avg. per night
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$53
Avg. per night
$56
Avg. per night
67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$58
Avg. per night
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$119
Avg. per night
Other accommodations in Cairns
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$276
Avg. per night
287 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$132
Avg. per night
$190
Avg. per night
18 Terminus Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$164
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$149
Avg. per night
274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$43
Avg. per night
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$33
Avg. per night