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Travellers Oasis
94%

Travellers Oasis

8 Scott street Parramatta Park - Hostel
Welcome to Travellers Oasis Backpackers in Cairns. We offer comfortable and clean facilities to budget-conscious travellers in a relaxed and friendly environment.
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City Waterfront Palms
92%

City Waterfront Palms

151 the esplanade - Hostel
City Waterfront Palms is a quiet complex of private rooms with and without bathrooms. We are located on the cairns esplanade a short walk to the city centre. The property focuses on service and cleanliness at a budget price.Our property includes a swimming pool with plenty of sun area to top up your tan.
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Tropic Days Backpackers
92%

Tropic Days Backpackers

28 Bunting street, Westcourt - Hostel
. HOME Sweet Home....
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Dreamtime Travellers Rest
91%

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

4 Terminus Street - Hostel
Hostel World customer annual ratings Awards in London Feburary 2011, Dreamtime Travellers Rest was Voted 4th best Hostel in oceania and 3rd in Australia - wow!!. Many thanks to all our guests that gave their reviews and our hard working staff .
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The Northern Greenhouse
91%

The Northern Greenhouse

117 Grafton Street - Hostel
Awarded BEST BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION 2008, 2009 and 2010 (Tourism Tropical North Queensland) Finalist BEST BACKPACKER ACOMMODATION 2008, 2009 and 2010 (Tourism Queensland) The Northern Greenhouse, located in Cairns, is a famous backpacker resort caterin
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Cairns Central YHA
90%

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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Globetrotter International
90%

Globetrotter International

154 Lake st - Hostel
World Class Hostel Dorms From $20 Inc. Free Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Espresso, Dinner* . Guaranteed Great Sleep. Quiet, Safe, Clean, Late Check Ins, Best Tours, Bike Hire. HOME AWAY FROM HOME International passports required on check in Home away from home.
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Cairns Girls Hostel
89%

Cairns Girls Hostel

147 Lake Street - 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.
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JJ's Backpackers
89%

JJ's Backpackers

11-13 Charles Street - Hostel
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.
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Koala Beach Resort Cairns
88%

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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Castaway's Backpackers Cairns
87%

Castaway's Backpackers Cairns

Po Box 5648 207 Sheridan Street - Hostel
*HOSTELWORLD AUG 2010 NO:2 HOSTEL IN AUSTRALIA* *Weekly rates available please inquire for more info* Castaway's is a small, friendly, family run hostel located just 2 minutes from the city.
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Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront
86%

Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront

149 The Esplanade or - Hostel
fab hostel! really clean! great staff and good location! would defo reccomend if ya stayin in cairns! thye best hostel hav stayed in on my trip!
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Reef Backpackers
86%

Reef Backpackers

140 Grafton St Cairns - Hostel
FREE WiFi...FREE BBQ Sundays Free meal voucher for a evening meal... You will LOVE it... In the heart of the town, you'll find a real hostel hidden from view and with a great backyard, BBQ ,Pool area, hammocks and pool table. ....Important....
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Shenannigans Cairns
86%

Shenannigans Cairns

Cnr Sheridan & Spence Sts - Hostel
Well located, staff were very helpful and friendly throughout.
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Bellview Motel and Guest House
85%

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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Calypso Backpackers Resort
85%

Calypso Backpackers Resort

5 Digger St. - Hostel
Welcome to our humble hostel… Calypso takes you back to the roots of backpacking, a true travellers rest. Built on years of experience, and a great reputation, Calypso is very different to your average hostel, it's simply excellent!
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Corona Backpackers
84%

Corona Backpackers

72 Grafton St - Hostel
The best (and cheapest) hostel I have stayed in Queensland.
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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
83%

Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

57 - 89 Grafton Street - Hostel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the ultimate experience in accommodation and entertainment set in the heart of Cairns.
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Hides Hotel Cairns
83%

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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Njoy! Travellers Resort
83%

Njoy! Travellers Resort

141 Sheridan St - Hostel
If you upgrade the bathrooms you would reap more rewards. The service was very friendly and satisfying.
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Asylum Cairns
82%

Asylum Cairns

149 Grafton Street - Hostel
FREE AIRPORT PICK UP. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE FRIENDS, HAVE FUN AND LAUGH LOTS, THIS IS THE HOSTEL FOR YOU. ASYLUM CAIRNS IS AN OLD SPACIOUS HOSTEL WITH A TRUE BACKPACKERS FEEL. GO ELSEWHERE IF YOU WANT AN IMPERSONAL HOTEL STYLE HOSTEL.
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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

Cairns Discussions

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    hey guys me and my girlfriend land in cairns on 4th oct, just wondering if you could recommend anywere to stay that is cheap would be a great help! also we are considering getting a campervan/wicked??? you know anybody who is selling one cheap?? would be a great help!! thanks scott ...

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