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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef hostels

1. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (249 reviews)
"The kitchen was well stocked and had lits of cupboards and fridges for keeping your own food organised. Great wifi, The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed. Staff were super helpful. The laundry had washers and dryers ehich was good. The location was great. We could walk across the road to the supermarket and close to lots of restaurants and pubs."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is ¥10,042
¥11,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
YHA Cairns Central

2. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is ¥12,498
¥13,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Little Drifter Cairns

3. 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 ¥7,756
¥7,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

4. The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
The price is ¥8,489
¥9,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Jack Backpackers

5. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (160 reviews)
"Good value. Ok beds, and good a/c. Very basic. Staff is very nice."
United States
katri
The price is ¥11,584
¥12,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Caravella Backpackers

6. 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, (463 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
United States
Ashton
The price is ¥21,492
¥23,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

7. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is ¥10,509
¥11,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Espy Hostel

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)
"Short but magical stay - loved the historic building, the courtyard and pool were wonderfully social, and the location could not have been better for getting to a world class chamber orchestra performance; wide ranging street food; and boarding the Spirit of Queensland train for an epic journey south. "
Australia
Derek
The price is ¥15,865
¥17,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

9. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (120 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 ¥5,137
¥5,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
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Number of reviews
1,306
Accommodation
19 Hostels
Lowest Price
¥5,681
Highest Price
¥23,778

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