What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?

The average price for a hostel in Cairns is £38/night. A good hostel deal in Cairns would be for £33/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £12/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in September, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in June is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns.

What’s the best hostel in Cairns?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Cairns, Caravella Backpackers is currently the best, based on 1,865 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.3/10.

What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?

Caravella Backpackers is 2.3 mi away from Cairns Airport, making it the closest Cairns hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Cairns, 20% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Cairns CBD in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Global Backpackers Cairns is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Cairns closest to Cairns Esplanade?

The most popular hostel in Cairns that’s close to Cairns Esplanade is Caravella Backpackers. Just 0.3 mi separate Caravella Backpackers from Cairns Esplanade, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,865 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Caravella Backpackers a score of 8.3/10.

Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Cairns on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Cairns offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Cairns have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

4 hostels in Cairns currently have “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Yha Cairns Central, which is the most popular hostel in Cairns with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Wednesday (£11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £49.

How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as £19, rising to an average cost of £37, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £19 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairns this weekend for as little as £24/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £24/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was £25/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 10 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 10 days ahead was £15 per night.

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

0.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

£15

Avg. per night

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Wednesday (£11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £49.

How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as £19, rising to an average cost of £37, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £19 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 10 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 10 days ahead was £15 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Cairns at the moment. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

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