Cheap hotels & hostels in Cairns

The party capital of northern Australia offers abundant bars and clubs, tropical white sandy beaches and the Great Barrier Reef is less than an hour away. Perfect!

STA Travel offers cheap hotels & hostels in Cairns in all the popular locations and for all types of travellers – from backpacking to luxury accommodation.

STA Travel recommends...


Nomads Esplanade Backpackers
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Nomads Esplanade Backpackers

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

Category hostel

Have fun and relax in Cairns with the best location in town! Opposite the lagoon, you'll be right on the waterfront with Cairns' shops and nightclubs all around - and more money in you're pocket too - these rooms are cheap cheap cheap! *** All holders of a valid International Student (ISIC) Identity Card will receive 1 free drink voucher at Rhino Bar in Cairns ***

Best for

  • Budget Conscious
  • Groups
  • Singles
Beds from £12.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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Nomads Cairns
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Nomads Cairns

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

Category hostel

Nomads Serpent Resort offers a free airport transfer and a shuttle into town. With excellent facilities and security, what more could you want? *** All holders of a valid International Student (ISIC) Identity Card will receive free meal upgrade ***

Best for

  • Budget Conscious
  • Singles
  • Party People
Beds from £12.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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Bohemia Resort Cairns
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19 reviews

Bohemia Resort Cairns

Cairns - Others (Cairns)

Category hostel

Imagine a hostel that's stuffed with facilities including a pool, waterfall and free movies, plonk it in half a hectare of lush, tropical gardens, dump that in the heart of Cairns - and you have the incredible Bohemia Resort.

Best for

  • Singles
  • Couples
  • Groups
Beds from £13.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
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15 reviews

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

Category hostel

Excellent budget accommodation offering a blend of deluxe backpacker accommodation and 4 star hotel rooms. Right in the city centre and with a variety of accommodation, the hotel has a pool with waterfall, beach-volleyball courts, barbecue area and beer hall, ensuring that guests leave happy and relaxed.

Best for

  • Party People
  • Groups
  • Singles
Beds from £13.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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Njoy Travellers Resort
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6 reviews

Njoy Travellers Resort

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

Category hostel

A chilled & funky atmosphere in a safe, secure and clean environment. Only 3 blocks from the city centre, and absolutely everything in Cairns; a friendly, experienced, cool & groovy staff will bathe you in this unique brand of Ultimate Hospitality! *** All holders of a valid International Student (ISIC) Identity Card will receive discounted rates *** *** 3 nights stay for the price of 2 (09Oct09 - 31Mar11) ***

Best for

  • Budget Conscious
  • Groups
  • Singles
Beds from £13.00
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Woodduck Backpackers Cairns
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Woodduck Backpackers Cairns

Cairns - Others (Cairns)

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Buzzing, friendly hostel in the heart of Cairns with its own swimming pool and tropical garden, free breakfast and dinner, a BBQ, laundry, internet café, and kitchen.

Beds from £13.00
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BHA Central Cairns (Formerly Bohemia Central)
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7 reviews

BHA Central Cairns (Formerly Bohemia Central)

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

Category hostel

If you're heading to the Cairns - make sure you check out BHA Central Cairns (Formerly Bohemia Central)... While in this hip city there's plenty to keep you entertained: try snorkelling, sailing or white water rafting as well as a buzzing nightlife.

Best for

  • Singles
  • First Time Travellers
  • Budget Conscious
Beds from £14.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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Calypso Backpackers Inn
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Calypso Backpackers Inn

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

Category hostel

Ever-popular hostel on the quieter outskirts of town but within strolling distance of the city centre. The Calypso is an attractive timber building surrounded by tropical gardens that come complete with pool and barbecue, helping to ensure that clients return again and again.

Best for

  • Singles
  • Budget Conscious
  • First Time Travellers
Beds from £15.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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JJ'S Backpackers Hostel
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JJ'S Backpackers Hostel

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

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A great little hostel that makes you feel at home the minute you walk through the door! Offering small dorms and twin rooms with linen, breakfast & dinner included in the price! JJ's has a great reputation for being a friendly, relaxed hostel with lots of fun.

Beds from £15.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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The Northern Greenhouse
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The Northern Greenhouse

Cairns - Downtown Cairns

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Live the luxury life on your travels at the Northern Greenhouse. Whether it's the free airport pickup, relaxing on sun loungers down by the quaint pool and BBQ area or retiring to the large and modern rooms, this world class resort complex knows how to look after its travellers.

Beds from £15.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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