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Up here in the tropical reaches of sun-soaked Queensland lies the vibrant and colourful heart of Australia’s North. Up here is where the deep greens of World Heritage Rainforests sneak into the electric blues of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Cheapest month November

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Castaway's Backpackers Cairns

Castaway's Backpackers Cairns

Very friendly staff member ... more

Overall
5
JJ's Backpackers

JJ's Backpackers

The room, shower/toilet area's, and kitchen were all clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. One thing was that my room was next to water pipe, which was very noisy at night. ... more

Overall
3
The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers

Well located, staff were very helpful and friendly throughout. Well priced bar on site, only drawbacks were the hygiene of other guests (which isn't the hostels fault) and the fact that loud music from the bar prevents sleep pre midnight. ... more

Overall
4

Cairns Discussions

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    Hay, I am going to Cairns for a month from 11 April to 9 May 07. Can you tell me what the weather should be like at this time of the year?? I have heard it can be very, very wet?? ...

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    Hello all, I am travelling out to Cairns on the 27th of October and want to pre book a hostel for a few days. Any one know of a good one? Rosie ...

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    Cairns is a great place to start. You have Kuranda in the middle of the rainforest only a short drive up the range, while Cairns itself offers a gateway to The Great Barrier Reef and an awesome place ...

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Price Popularity
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
89 %

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

4 Terminus Street (Map) - Hostel
Travellers Oasis
89 %

Travellers Oasis

8 Scott street Parramatta Park (Map) - Hostel
Cairns Girls Hostel
88 %

Cairns Girls Hostel

147 Lake Street (Map) - Hostel
I stayed here about 2 or 3 weeks ago for 4 days. I enjoyed the inexpensive prices and the friendly and helpful ladies who ran it.
The Northern Greenhouse
87 %

The Northern Greenhouse

117 Grafton Street (Map) - Hostel
Tropic Days Backpackers
87 %

Tropic Days Backpackers

28 Bunting street, Westcourt (Map) - Hostel
City Waterfront Palms
86 %

City Waterfront Palms

151 the esplanade (Map) - Guesthouse
Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront
85 %

Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront

149 The Esplanade (Map) - Hostel
Awesome location,friendly helpfull staff,lots of info on things/places to go and do. Basic amenities but adequate,kept very clean for an older building.
The Jack Backpackers
84 %

The Jack Backpackers

Corner Sherdian and Spence Streets (Map) - Hostel
Well located, staff were very helpful and friendly throughout.
Koala Beach Resort Cairns
84 %

Koala Beach Resort Cairns

137 Lake Street (Map) - Hostel
Asylum Cairns
84 %

Asylum Cairns

149 Grafton Street (Map) - Hostel
Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
84 %

Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

57 - 89 Grafton Street (Map) - Hostel
Hides Hotel Cairns
83 %

Hides Hotel Cairns

87 lake street Cairns (Map) - Hostel
JJ's Backpackers
83 %

JJ's Backpackers

11-13 Charles Street (Map) - Hostel
The room, shower/toilet area's, and kitchen were all clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. One thing was that my room was next to water pipe, which was very noisy at night.
Q Resorts Cascade Gardens
83 %

Q Resorts Cascade Gardens

175 Lake St (Map) - Hotel
Bellview Motel and Guest House
83 %

Bellview Motel and Guest House

85 - 87 The Esplanade (Map) - Hostel
Castaway's Backpackers Cairns
83 %

Castaway's Backpackers Cairns

Po Box 5648 207 Sheridan Street (Map) - Hostel
Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
83 %

Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort

5 Digger St. (Map) - Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers Cairns
82 %

Waterfront Backpackers Cairns

83 Esplanade (Map) - Hostel
Globetrotter International
82 %

Globetrotter International

154 Lake st (Map) - Hostel
Cairns Central YHA
82 %

Cairns Central YHA

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD 4870 (Map) - Hostel
Corona Backpackers
82 %

Corona Backpackers

72 Grafton St (Map) - Hostel
The best (and cheapest) hostel I have stayed in Queensland. Smack in the middle of Cairns city and literally only a 3 minute walk to the nightclub strip & casino.
Njoy! Travellers Resort
81 %

Njoy! Travellers Resort

141 Sheridan St (Map) - Hostel
If you upgrade the bathrooms you would reap more rewards. The service was very friendly and satisfying. I loved it so much I have already recommended it to others.
BHA Central
80 %

BHA Central

100 Sheridan St (Map) - Hostel
A big place but still decent enough. It's located a few blocks from the Esplanade (sea/water front) but not out-of-town by any means.
Cairns City Backpackers
80 %

Cairns City Backpackers

274 Draper Street , Cairns Qld, 4870 (Map) - Hostel
Nomads Esplanade
79 %

Nomads Esplanade

93 The Esplanade Cairns (Map) - Hostel