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Hostels in Palm Cove

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Travellers Oasis

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor...

M
Maria
From
Sweden
This is the best hostel in Cairns. Clean, friendly, colourful! We had a twin room and that meant more space than average at hostels. The outdoor rainshower was a novelty! Free parking outside and perfectly placed near the trainstation from where we continued our journet. Would definitely stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews
Price from
US$89.26
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

H
Helene
From
Switzerland
I would definitely recommend this hostel to others. I had a great time there and met so many lovely people. The bed was comfortable and it was very clean! I was also able to book all my day trips through the hostel manager Tim.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
Price from
US$74.39
1 night, 2 adults

Travellers Paradise

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed Guest House in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

L
Linda
From
Indonesia
Super chilled place to stay, owner is very friendly & helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews
Price from
US$99.48
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

c
cesar
From
Australia
I really liked the system that they use to get access to the room, the room for four persons is the most comfortable in my opinion; The crew was really nice, the bathrooms were always availables and the AC in the room was awesome! The ambience in there is cool, I didn't socialize because I was doing some extra activities, but everyone seems happy there. It was a good experience, I completly recommend that hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,133 reviews
Price from
US$85.16
1 night, 2 adults

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

J
Jana
From
Germany
the pool is amazing, the kitchen is clean, nice free breakfast, curtains in front of the beds for privacy and super friendly staff. loved it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
Price from
US$64.95
1 night, 2 adults

Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, Little Drifter Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

S
Sara
From
Australia
Amazing staff, rooms and bathrooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$113.73
1 night, 2 adults

Caravella Backpackers

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

H
Hurtado Leon
From
Australia
It is good and close to the centre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews
Price from
US$76.04
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Cairns

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

J
Jans Pool Antony
From
Chile
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, the facilities were clean and comfortable, and everything was well-organized. A special thank you to Carmen and Javi at the reception — they were incredibly kind, helpful, and always had a smile on their faces. They went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable, offering great tips and assistance whenever I needed it. I truly appreciate their warm hospitality and will definitely recommend this place to other travelers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,746 reviews
Price from
US$49.99
1 night, 2 adults

The Jack Backpackers

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

Guests enjoy FREE WIFI, NEW Air Cons, FREE Lockers, FREE Netflix available in common lounge area & private ensuite rooms with an on-site bar and restaurant downstairs!

S
Sofia
From
Australia
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Great areas to hang out with other travelers. Rusty's market next to it on the weekends. In general a great place to stay, I reeboked this hostel 6 or 7 times because the hostel suited me well. I tried many of the different rooms (different sizez) and they were all good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,760 reviews
Price from
US$59.08
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns (Near Palm Cove)

YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

O
Ofer
From
Israel
Great location neer the marina, the room and all the facilities was very clean, there was great environment- lots of solo travellers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,455 reviews
Price from
US$75.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.