Hostels in Cairns

The average price for a hostel in Cairns is £46/night. A good hostel deal in Cairns would be for £40/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £15/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in August, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in August is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns.

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Cairns, Mad Monkey Jungle is currently the best, based on 1,635 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.0/10.

Mad Monkey Jungle is 2.8 mi away from Cairns Airport, making it the closest Cairns hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Cairns, 10% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Cairns CBD in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Little Drifter Cairns is our most popular hostel in this area.

The most popular hostel in Cairns that’s close to Cairns Esplanade is Mad Monkey Jungle. Just 0.3 mi separate Mad Monkey Jungle from Cairns Esplanade, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,635 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Mad Monkey Jungle a score of 8.0/10.

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.

1 hostel in Cairns currently have “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Mad Monkey Jungle, which is the most popular hostel in Cairns with this amenity.