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Our top choices for Cairns Central Business District cheap hotels

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Good value for money and great location - would stay there again! "
Germany
Ellen
The price is ￥17,971
￥19,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Great service, perfect location, delicious breakfast. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥16,251
￥17,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Terrace/patio
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"The room was fine. The linen was clean as was the bathroom. It's definitely a run down hotel but to just go to sleep for one night, it was ok. "
Australia
Amber
The price is ￥12,091
￥13,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hides Hotel Cairns
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (815)
"Excellent hotel. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was outstanding. The area is conveniently located near the marina with shopping and several dining options. "
United States
Rituparna
The price is ￥20,265
￥22,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi
The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (496)
"Great location and proximity to attractions, stores and restaurants"
United States
Hazel
The price is ￥13,241
￥14,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
The Benson Hotel
Premium Junior King Suite, Water Views, 1 King Bed with Double Spa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Excellent hotel, excellent staff and excellent location. "
United States
Davoud
The price is ￥23,802
￥26,183 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Courteous staff and excellent amenities"
Australia
Mohamed
The price is ￥19,907
￥21,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Hilton Cairns
Outdoor spa tub
Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (608)
"Tidy, quiet, nice clean pool and bbq area. "
Australia
Lance
The price is ￥29,929
￥29,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Cascade Gardens
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1603)
"This was a great place to stay"
Australia
Erin
The price is ￥23,195
￥25,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
1 bedroom apartment (ocean view) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (618)
"The room was clean, cool and quiet and the bed was comfortable. I would happily stay there again."
Australia
Annette
The price is ￥14,331
￥15,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Alivio Hotel Cairns
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January
￥20,215
February
￥21,289
March
￥20,863
April
￥21,618
May
￥21,425
June
￥23,723
July
￥28,013
August
￥25,999
September
￥26,289
October
￥22,375
November
￥21,606
December
￥27,684
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Cairns Central Business District.

Top Cairns Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Only we don’t like the door. Very hard to open "
Almir 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

What is Cairns Central Business District like for travelers on a budget?
Cairns Central Business District has a variety of cheap accommodations and things to do, making it a great getaway spot for budget travelers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Marlin Marina, and Cairns Night Markets.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Cairns Central Business District?
Based on our traveler reviews, Little Drifter Cairns is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other choices to stay on the cheap include YHA Cairns Central and Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.
How many cheap hotels will I find in Cairns Central Business District?
Expedia has 8 hotels in Cairns Central Business District that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.
What is there to see and do in Cairns Central Business District?
Cairns Central Business District attracts visitors with its major shopping area and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. Check out the local culture at Cairns Performing Arts Centre and The Cairns Museum, or visit other spots like Jute Theatre.
How can I get to Cairns Central Business District and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Cairns Central Business District can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away from the center in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS). You can explore water travel options at the marina.