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
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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When to book a hostel in Cairns
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| Cheapest day of week | Sunday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Wednesday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $38 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $127 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Cairns
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How much do hostels in Cairns cost?
$98/night is the average cost of a hostel in Cairns. For weekly and monthly stays in Cairns, expect to pay $549/week and $2,191/month respectively. The cheapest nightly rate in Cairns found by momondo was $48.
What is the average length of a stay in a Cairns hostel?
When staying at a hostel in Cairns, momondo users, on average, stay for 7days. The average price for a 7-days stay at a Cairns hostel typically costs $688.
Are Cairns hostels a better deal than Cairns hotels?
Hostels in Cairns are, on average, $98/night which is 12% cheaper than 2 star hotels, 32% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 53% cheaper than 4 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 2 star, 3 star or 4 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your Cairns trip.
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, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel instead of a 3-star hotel, which has a rating of 7.4.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cairns?
There are 650 operators available for hotels in Cairns as of July 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cairns?
Prices for hotels in Cairns are updated daily.