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Cairns Waterfront Backpackers
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Cairns Waterfront Backpackers

83 The Esplanade Cairns, Queensland - Hostel
The * ULTIMATE LOCATION * on the Cairns Waterfront and Esplanade.... Only metres from the beautiful City Swimming Lagoon and Sunbaking Park, Walking distance to 24hr Eateries, Supermarkets, Reef Terminal, Banks, Post Office and many funky Night Clubs.
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Koala Beach Resort Cairns
72%

Koala Beach Resort Cairns

137 Lake Street - Hostel
Great hostel located right in the city center. Come be part of the Koala family!! Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.
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Bellview Motel and Guest House
71%

Bellview Motel and Guest House

85 - 87 The Esplanade - Hostel
The best location in Cairns, The Bellview, offers budget accommodation on the Esplanade in Cairns. Just across the road from the Swimming Lagoon with the Reef Terminal, train and bus station, shops, cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance.
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Cairns Beach House
71%

Cairns Beach House

239 Sheridan Street - Hostel
**FREE BREAKFAST CEREAL - FREE EVENING MEAL - FREE 24/7 FAST WIFI** The Beach House is a great hostel to stay while you live your tropical adventure.
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Cairns Central YHA
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Cairns Central YHA

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD 4870 - Hostel
Cairns is a backpackers\' mecca and Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel has everything a backpacker needs for a comfortable stay.
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Cairns City Backpackers
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Cairns City Backpackers

274 Draper Street , Cairns Qld, 4870 - Hostel
Our hostel is small and peaceful, and is just a short walk from the city.We offer 10% discount on all tours pre-booked through our website to our guests.
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Cairns Woodduck Backpackers
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Cairns Woodduck Backpackers

136 Grafton Street cairns - Hostel
FREE UNLIMITED WIFI, FREE CEREAL BREAKFAST,FREE DINNER, FREE PARKING,GREAT TOUR DISCOUNTS. People come back again and again or heard from us through their friends.
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Global on the Waterfront
71%

Global on the Waterfront

67 The Esplanade - Hostel
BEST LOCATION IN CAIRNS... Situated on the CAIRNS ESPLANADE WATERFRONT..... Everything is at your door step, The Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops & nightlife.
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Global Central
70%

Global Central

9 Shields Street - Hostel
Global Central is situated right in the heart of town,one block from the Esplanade waterfront lagoon. One of Cairns\' classier hostels, Global Central resides in a converted cinema building and boasts stylish decor and modern, minimalist rooms.
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Hides Hotel Cairns
70%

Hides Hotel Cairns

87 lake street Cairns - Hostel
Hides Hotel Cairns offers affordable Cairns Holiday Accommodation right in the city heart.
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Geckos Backpackers
68%

Geckos Backpackers

187 Bunda Street Cairns - Hostel
Gecko's Backpackers is a Cairns City Council heritage listed building with big rooms and hi ceilings offering free internet, free tea and coffee, free breakfast, free evening meal at the tequila bar, all linen and towels for free.
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Bohemia Resort Cairns
67%

Bohemia Resort Cairns

231 McLeod Street - Hostel
Bohemia Resort is Cairns premium resort hostel. Set on half a hectare of landscaped tropical gardens in the heart of Cairns, the Bohemia Resort offers stunning accommodation.
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BHA Central
66%

BHA Central

100 Sheridan St - 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.
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Out Front Hotel

106 Sheridan Street Cairns, QLD - Hostel
The only Gay Hostel in Australia. Located in the centre of Cairns city. We offer 4 Bed Dorms for single sex only, Single Room, Queen Rooms and Bouble/Single Rooms. All rooms are with Shared Facilities.
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Cairns Bed n Boat

Cairns Bed n Boat

19 Hibiscus Lane Holloways Beach - Hostel
Nestled amongst coconut and palm trees, 50m from the Coral Sea and 10 minutes from Cairns; fishing capital of Australia…
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Red Key Hostel

Red Key Hostel

77 Mc Leod Street - Hostel
Red Key Hostel is a share house hostel with 6 flats each with bathroom, kitchen sitting area with tv, dvd, computor with free internet, wifi,and air con for summer, and out side area. We have a share laundry, pool and bbq for guests and we have a minium stay policy of 1 month, so our cutomers are working travalers as well as studants. Each flat has a max 4 bedrooms which are a mixture of singals, twins or triples.
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Cairns

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

Guest Reviews

Shenannigans Cairns

Shenannigans Cairns

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

tom_christmas stayed here in Jun 2011

JJ's Backpackers

JJ's Backpackers

This is the best hostel I have stayed in since I arrived in Australia. Tracy, Simon & the JJ's Staff all went out of their way to help me. ... more

Overall
4

conroymick stayed here in Feb 2011

Corona Backpackers

Corona Backpackers

staff is friendly and helpful. price is cheap, so nice backpackers!!!! ... more

Overall
5

welcometor stayed here in Feb 2011

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