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Cairns, Australia
28 Apr — 29 Apr2
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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 February ($62). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is September ($390).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?
The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Monday ($63). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $178.
How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $43, rising to an average cost of $74, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $43 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 $50/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $54/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $52/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.
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 21 April 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.
Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 21 April 2025.
Whether you're visiting Cairns for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.
Facts about staying in Cairns
Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 21 April 2025.
What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?
$82/night is an average price for a hostel in Cairns throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in September is the most expensive month to book, and in February is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Cairns hostels for as low as $27/night. In general, Cairns hostels for $56 or less are a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in Cairns?
Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Cairns is Caravella Backpackers. 1,863 users from HotelsCombined gave the Caravella Backpackers a 8.3/10 rating.
What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?
The closest Cairns hostel to Cairns Airport is Caravella Backpackers, which is 3.7 km away.
What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?
Cairns CBD is the most popular area of Cairns to stay in. In the past year, 21% of HotelsCombined users looking for Cairns hostels searched within Cairns CBD. Yha Cairns Central is a popular hostel in Cairns CBD if you choose to stay in the area.
What is the most popular hostel in Cairns closest to Cairns Esplanade?
Caravella Backpackers happens to be the most popular Cairns hostel near Cairns Esplanade among our users. The Caravella Backpackers has a current rating of 8.3 from 1,863 HotelsCombined travellers. Cairns Esplanade is also conveniently located just 0.4 km from this hostel.
Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?
Aside from the fact that Cairns hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Cairns.
Does Cairns have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?
4 hostels in Cairns currently have “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Yha Cairns Central, which is the most popular hostel in Cairns with this amenity.
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