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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...

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Tanja
From
Germany
I have never seen such a nice Lodge
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
Price from
US$88.38
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.

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Eleanor
From
United Arab Emirates
This is an absolutely beautiful hostel. You feel like you’re staying in the trees. The staff there are lovely, Tim, the owner, is so helpful with booking tours and helping to organise an extension on your stay when you inevitably decide you can’t leave just yet! The kitchen has lots of utensils and everything you’d need. There is hobs, a microwave and an air fryer for cooking. No oven, but I didn’t feel I needed it because of the air fryer. The kitchen was clean, people were very respectful with doing their washing up and cleaning up after themselves. The bathrooms were also clean, there were 3 showers dotted across the hostel so usually you can find one to use even when it’s during busy times in the morning or evening. The toilets are separate, so you don’t need to worry about all of the bathrooms being taken up by people showering. The outside area is such a lovely environment. There is a BBQ area, lots of areas to relax and chill out. A very cute little pool that is open until 9pm. The staff often play gentle quiet music during the day around the pool, which just makes the space feel even nicer. The rooms themselves are so adorable. I stayed in both the 5 bed and the 4 bed dorm on different occasions and both are lovely. The girls I shared with were fun and welcoming, it felt like a very cute girly experience sharing a room with them. There are no bunkbeds so it feels really spacious. People are quiet and respectful with noise. This is the perfect place to stay if you’re like me and didn’t want to be in a party hostel but still like the idea of meeting friendly people. I made 5/6 new friends here, which made the whole experience even more fun, but you can also quite happily exist on the solo, and everyone will be friendly either way! I would highly recommend staying here, don’t look any further!! I would come back in a heartbeat!!! Thanks for a great stay Tim!! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews
Price from
US$73.65
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.

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Mikael
From
Sweden
Really nice and tidy place close to everything you need! Nice and clean comfy rooms. Loved the bed and that the place is really quiet during the late hours. Kitchen is good and clean. Overall the place is well maintained and looked after. There's a small area outdoors in the back where you can relax or have a swim in the beautiful pool. The place feels safe and the front door is always locked. Peter and Tommy were really nice and helpful. Thank you for everything. We had a great stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,339 reviews
Price from
US$98.49
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.

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Garcia de Miguel
From
Spain
newly renovated and affordable hostel in Cairns. It offers free hot breakfasts every day, and a refreshing swimming pool. With ultra-fast free Wi-Fi and access to a local gym, it serves as the perfect base for exploring Cairns.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,132 reviews
Price from
US$84.32
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.

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Timothy
From
Netherlands
Great hostel! Not too big, showers are clean. Rooms are nice. Had some breakfast in the morning, staff was really nice aswell.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
Price from
US$54.73
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...

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William
From
United Kingdom
amazing hostel great kitchen and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$112.60
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...

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Sheila
From
United Kingdom
Modern spacious clean apartment. Very quiet. Large swimming pool with sun loungers. Friendly night and day managers. Very helpful..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
Price from
US$75.28
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.

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Flavia Steinegger
From
Switzerland
For everyone who is traveling...the summer house is a amazing option for you. Alot of nice people around and space for yourselfe. Its super organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,742 reviews
Price from
US$49.49
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!

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Nea
From
Slovenia
Jack's is fantastic! The outdoor terrace is an awesome place to hang out and meet other travelers. Highly recommend if you're young and sociable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,755 reviews
Price from
US$58.49
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.

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Sachi
From
New Zealand
So clean so spacious and loved the hostel pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,445 reviews
Price from
US$74.63
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.