Hostels in Cairns, Australia
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Hostels in popular neighborhoods in Cairns
Below are the most popular neighborhoods in Cairns to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Downtown
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The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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When to book a hostel in Cairns
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| Low Season | December | cheapest month to stay |
| High Season | September | most expensive time to stay |
| 71% | expected price decrease | |
| 61% | expected price increase |
Price | $16 - $140 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Sunday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Thursday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $20 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $84 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Cairns
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How much do hostels in Cairns cost?
Nightly rates on hostels in Cairns are usually around $64 with the cheapest nightly rate being $36. Those looking to stay at a Cairns hostel for a week or a month should anticipate paying $588/week or $1,493/month, on average.
What is the average length of a stay in a Cairns hostel?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at Cairns hostels have stayed for 4 days. On average, a 4-days stay at a hostel in Cairns will cost $258.
Are Cairns hostels a better deal than Cairns hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Cairns costs $64/night. Hostel prices are 14% less expensive than 2 star hotels, 36% less expensive than 3 star hotels, and 48% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 2 star, 3 star, and 4 star hotels, a hostel is a good option if you are looking to save some money on your trip to Cairns.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Cairns?
momondo users familiar with hostels in Cairns have rated them a 7.9 out of 10. Based on that rating, hostels are better than 2-star (7.5) and 3-star (7.4) hotels in Cairns. If you are looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Cairns, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cairns?
As of April 2025, there are 627 operators available to choose from for hotels in Cairns.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cairns?
Prices for hotels in Cairns are updated daily.