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Accommodation options at Travellers Oasis include spacious dormitory rooms along with private double, twin, and single rooms. Each room is furnished with fans, bed linen, towels, and a personal safety deposit box. Private rooms also feature a fridge stocked with complimentary600 ml water per guest, as well as a TV. Shared bathroom facilities are accessible to all guests, while air conditioning is available for an additional fee. The best hostel I know. It's like home, and a beautiful place. quite and super comfortable. Very nice staff

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9.2
Superb
1,654 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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.

As we are a small, independent hostel, our reception is open from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Super nice stay at Dreamtime. Perfectely situated just next to the railway station and a supermarket, only few minutes from the city centre. Very beautiful place with a calm pool, peaceful place, very nice decorated. Everything was very clean and the kitchen is very well equiped. There is enough space for all guests in two kitchens and more showers. Paul and Tim are super nice and give a lot of useful tips and recommendations. We prolonged our stay and stayed 2 more nights. Thank you! Definitely recommended.

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9
Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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. Free street parking is available. It is located opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Coles Supermarket and the train station. Free unlimited WiFi is available. The place is really chill and the perfect location if you want to explore Cairns. Everything is close by and you can easily get to the City Centre. Thanks for the stay Peter!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,351 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Situated in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within 1.1 km, Global Backpackers Cairns features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 4.4 km from the hostel and Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 13 km away. Superfriendly & supportive staff, amazing people, clean facilities and top location

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8.5
Very good
1,884 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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.

All the private double rooms are air-Conditioned and come with towels. Absolutely loved my stay here! Everything was kept incredibly clean—the rooms, bathrooms, and even the bed linens were spotless. The mattress and pillow were super comfortable, making it easy to relax after a long day. The air conditioning in the room was a huge plus. The kitchen setup was amazing—plenty of space, well-equipped, and a great system for keeping food organized. The pool was a great spot to chill, and the location was very convenient. Would definitely stay here again!

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8.4
Very good
1,132 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities, MiHaven Shared Living - Martyn St is set in Cairns in the Queensland region, 1.3 km from Cairns Station and 2.4 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The units at MiHaven Shared Living - Martyn St feature air conditioning and a desk. I loved everything about the accomodation at MiHaven :)

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8.1
Very good
127 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Cairns Station, a 13-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre and 300 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. First time in a hostel and I would do it again! Everything was clean, the curtain in the room were perfect for privacy and the people there were absolutely lovely and amazing ❤️

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8.1
Very good
600 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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 the property and a terrace. The property is located 4.6 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway and 300 metres from Cairns City Library. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, every room includes air conditioning and a shared bathroom. The staff here (shout-out to Luke!!) was amazing! So friendly, kind, and willing to make my accommodation as smooth and seamless as possible. On several occasions, I had help with my luggage and friendly faces to guide me to where I needed to go. The area is top tier and within walking distance to everything you'd need - the rooms are gorgeous and comfy. Would definitely come back again!

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8.4
Very good
153 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel. The Night Manager was very helpful with the late check-in. I actually booked a wrong room type. However, he did changes to giving me a single room.

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8.4
Very good
467 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within 1.5 km, MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 2.3 km from Cairns Regional Gallery and 4 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens. Private parking is available on site.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Like the room with balcony, en-suite facilities great, Shared kitchen excellent

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8.5
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

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