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Top Cities in Mareeba Shire

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Our top choices for Mareeba Shire hostels

A spacious patio with a cushioned seating area, a fan, and potted plants.

1. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (93 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is ￥10,054
￥11,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Espy Hostel
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

2. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (243 reviews)
"First time trying hostels but it was clean and staffs were nice. Easy access and it is perfect for budget travelers."
United States
Kalin
The price is ￥10,980
￥12,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
YHA Cairns Central
A pool area with lounge chairs and a bar area with umbrellas.

3. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (460 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
The price is ￥20,846
￥23,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
A narrow outdoor space with corrugated metal walls, a wooden door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

4. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is ￥5,390
￥5,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

5. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is ￥11,678
￥12,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Little Drifter Cairns
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a house in the background.

6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is ￥7,664
￥7,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

7. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (158 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Norway
Åge
The price is ￥11,447
￥12,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Caravella Backpackers
A clear swimming pool with white chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery.

8. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"The rooms are basic but we loved the proximity to the centre "
Australia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥15,658
￥17,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and tropical plants.

9. Mossman Exchange & Backpacker Resort

Mossman Exchange & Backpacker Resort
1.0 star property
Mossman
Mossman Exchange & Backpacker Resort
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"This property is good,clean,value for money but Im not happy with my ,,accesible" room, ( Im not in wheelchair)ths is dump,on ground ( like a basement) level,close to kitchen and outdoor siting ,very noisy late evning,joung people ,made cooking,... I think not for people over 30 years old."
Australia
DRAGAN
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

11. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Günstig, leichter Check-in und Check-out, gute Kommunikation. Gute Ausstattung."
Germany
Raffaella
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and a clear blue sea.

12. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Stayed for a week and it was great, the staff are all very friendly, everything was clean, they provided all the information needed for check in, if I'm back in Cairns I'll stay here again."
Canada
Conrad
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St
A nighttime pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

13. Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Great place, no complaints. "
United States
Kaidan
The price is ￥10,949
￥12,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Dougies Backpackers
A spacious lounge with leather sofas, wooden benches, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

14. Temple Backpackers

Temple Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
Temple Backpackers
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.

15. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns North
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"I really liked the resturant/bar at the hostel, really good food"
Australia
Anna
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
A restaurant with outdoor seating and a sign that reads "Global Backpackers."

16. Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
2.0 star property
Port Douglas
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Terrence
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Pool

17. Global Backpackers Cairns

Global Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Great visit all good "
Australia
Anonymous traveler
Global Backpackers Cairns
A pool area with lounge chairs, a duck float, and palm trees.

18. Travellers Oasis - Hostel

Travellers Oasis - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great staff, wonderful location, and very nice accommodation."
United States
Rob
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
Gift shop

19. Nomads Esplanade

Nomads Esplanade
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
5.0 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"When we got there we found out the hotel didnt exist anymore. After a bit of exploring we found where we were booked, and it was crummy to say the least"
Australia
Spaceus
Nomads Esplanade
A hostel named 'Waterfront Backpackers Cairns' with a green door and a signboard advertising specials.

20. Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
5.4 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen. "
Australia
D
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
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Top Mareeba Shire Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"Hotel was a great location, pool and breakfast. Air-conditioned was poor on some nights. Not sure if I could stay there in summer."
Dean 7-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Mareeba Shire Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,087
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,929
Highest Price
￥23,112

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