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Travellers Oasis

Cairns

Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor...

H
Hanne
From
Norway
Great place with nice ambiance and quiet evenings. Perfect place to chill between all outings in region. Great in helping with finding best ways to explore Daintree and surroundings
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,662 reviews
Price from
US$88.38
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

F
Freya Jørgensen
From
Denmark
Such a cozy place! Nice pool, two kitchens, laundry service and plenty of chill areas for eating or relaxing. Luggage storage available free of charge and you can check in and out early and late. We stayed here 4 nights with breaks in between. It was always a pleasure to come back home :-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Price from
US$73.65
1 night, 2 adults

JDs Tropical stays

Cairns

Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and The Cairns Civic Theater, JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities.

N
Núria
From
Spain
Even though we only stayed for one night, it was absolutely worth it. Every detail is so well thought out. There are bath salts in the bathroom, flip-flops, bathrobes, coffee, snacks, milk, cold water, so many lovely touches that make the stay feel truly perfect. The house is beautiful and very well equipped, it even has an oven, which isn’t always the case and everything is designed to make you feel comfortable. We had actually planned to go out and explore, but we ended up staying in because it just felt so cosy and relaxing! It was a short stay, but a special one and I’m sure we’ll be back if we return to the area. Highly, highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$117.84
1 night, 2 adults

Estilo Bed and Breakfast

Cairns

Located in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

M
Megan
From
Australia
Clean and modern. Lovely kitchen facilities. Felt homely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
US$68.74
1 night, 2 adults

Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns

Cairns

Set in Cairns and only 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

G
Graham
From
Australia
Great interaction with the host from the start. Clear and easy to follow instructions to get to accommodation. Wonderful view from the room, so central to everything in Cairns. Would stay again and happily recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$153.93
1 night, 2 adults

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.

Cairns

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna. Is set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, 600 metres from Cairns Regional Gallery, as well as 1.5 km from The Cairns Civic Theater.

K
Kirsti
From
Australia
View from the apartment was superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$135.89
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Bailey

Hotel in Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

S
Stefanos
From
Denmark
Great hotel with nice design. Very close to everything! The staff was really helpful, polite and they made our stay very enjoyable. Hopefully one day we will visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,390 reviews
Price from
US$127
1 night, 2 adults

Travellers Paradise

Cairns

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed Guest House in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

M
Mikael
From
Sweden
Really nice and tidy place close to everything you need! Nice and clean comfy rooms. Loved the bed and that the place is really quiet during the late hours. Kitchen is good and clean. Overall the place is well maintained and looked after. There's a small area outdoors in the back where you can relax or have a swim in the beautiful pool. The place feels safe and the front door is always locked. Peter and Tommy were really nice and helpful. Thank you for everything. We had a great stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,339 reviews
Price from
US$98.49
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

c
cesar
From
Australia
I really liked the system that they use to get access to the room, the room for four persons is the most comfortable in my opinion; The crew was really nice, the bathrooms were always availables and the AC in the room was awesome! The ambience in there is cool, I didn't socialize because I was doing some extra activities, but everyone seems happy there. It was a good experience, I completly recommend that hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,132 reviews
Price from
US$84.32
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Royale Cairns

Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features a main lagoon-style pool and a lap pool.

S
Serena
From
Italy
The family room was really big and comfortable. Fully equipped. Laundry available till 9 pm at the ground floor was very useful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,794 reviews
Price from
US$61.57
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Stay connected in Cairns and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa on Grafton is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$186.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

From US$69.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

From US$97.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set 500 metres from Cairns Station, Cairns Central Atrium Apartments & Studio offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From US$154.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

From US$70.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,448 reviews

YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

From US$75.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,794 reviews

2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience!

From US$147.30 per night

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The Benson Hotel

Cairns
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews

Officially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.

From US$221.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,048 reviews

Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.

From US$174.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Cairns in the Queensland region, with Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Centre nearby, City Lights - Experience the Best of Cairns offers accommodation with free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, 'Eclipse' A Poolside Family Escape in the CBD is located in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Situated in Cairns and within 1 km of Cairns Station, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Escape On Lake

Cairns
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Escape On Lake is situated in Cairns and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views features air-conditioned accommodation with a...

From US$509.97 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Close to both Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater, In Cairns Hotel, Hidden Gem is set in Cairns and has a hot tub and garden.

From US$244.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, Little Drifter Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

From US$124.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

From US$75.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,382 reviews

Located on the iconic Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns combines unbeatable views with the ultimate tropical getaway.

From US$163.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.9 km from Cairns Station and 2.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Belle Escapes 101 Rydges Plaza Esplanade with Panoramic Ocean Views offers an outdoor swimming pool and air...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, city view and a terrace, City Quays Accommodation 2 is situated in Cairns.

From US$114.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Situated in Cairns, City Quays Luxury Dual Key features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

Situated in Cairns, within 400 metres of Cairns Convention Centre and 1.1 km of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

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Avg. price/night: US$71.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,132 reviews
This is the ideal hostel! The location, the premises are very clean and the staff is really great! Plus the free breakfast is very good! Many thanks to Mad Monkey Village! I will come back!!!
Guest review by
mardinli
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,847 reviews
Private room with bathroom was affordable Good location, short walk to everything and short ride to the airport. Nice kitchen with balcony Some deals with local establishments available.
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Carlijn
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$94.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,339 reviews
Great location. Totally affordable price and exceeded my expectations for budget accommodation. Newly renovated so everything felt fresh and clean. Didn’t use the pool as we weren’t there long enough. Kitchen facilities were good. Aircon in each room is great.
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Alice
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