Hostels in Cairns, Australia
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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Cairns
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Cairns to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Downtown
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These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Cairns
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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When to book a hostel in Cairns
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| Low season | December | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | September | most expensive time to stay |
| 71% | expected price decrease | |
| 60% | expected price increase |
Price | C$ 23 - C$ 194 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Sunday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Thursday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| C$ 28 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| C$ 116 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Cairns
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What is the average length of a stay in a Cairns hostel?
Past guests of hostels in Cairns have typically stayed in the city for 2 days. A 2-days stay at a Cairns hostel usually costs C$ 179.
Are Cairns hostels a better deal than Cairns hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Cairns costs C$ 89/night. Hostel prices are 32% less expensive than 3 star hotels and 32% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 3 star or 4 star hotels
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Cairns?
momondo users familiar with hostels in Cairns have rated them a 7.9 out of 10. Based on that rating, hostels are better than 2-star (7.5) and 3-star (7.3) hotels in Cairns. If you are looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Cairns, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cairns?
There are 627 operators available for hotels in Cairns as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cairns?
Prices for hotels in Cairns are updated daily.