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14 Aug - 16 Aug
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4 Sept - 6 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef hostels

Terrace/patio

1. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is ₹10,701
₹11,793 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

2. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is ₹7,012
₹7,713 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

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, (451 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is ₹12,519
₹13,895 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

4. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is ₹4,671
₹4,671 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Exterior

5. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (155 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is ₹6,977
₹7,674 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Free WiFi, bed sheets

6. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is ₹5,887
₹6,534 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

7. 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)
"Excellent "
Australia
Melissa
The price is ₹11,189
₹12,346 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

8. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 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 ₹3,243
₹3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

8/10 Good
"We were in Cairns for a dive trip and stayed for a night before the trip as well as a night after the trip. The hotel had everything we needed. It was close to some Restaurants (Tandoori Nights 👍) and a 'Friendly Grocer". There is a key drop-off at the front for early check-out. (Important info: the ceiling fan can be operated via a small black knob attached to a kind of light switch plate somewhere in the room. Ours was hidden behind a nightstand)"
Gabi 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Tropiq

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,187
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹3,571
Highest Price
₹13,895

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