Hostels in Cairns, Australia
Find deals on 34 hostels in Cairns, Australia
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Cheap hotels in Cairns
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Cairns
Mission Beach Retreat
49 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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72-74 Grafton St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Get the best value hostel in Cairns
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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When to book a hostel in Cairns
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| Low season | November | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | December | most expensive time to stay |
| 53% | expected price decrease | |
| 46% | expected price increase |
Price | $32 - $125 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Sunday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Monday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $32 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $132 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Cairns
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What is the average length of a stay in a Cairns hostel?
When staying at a hostel in Cairns, momondo users, on average, stay for 6days. The average price for a 6-days stay at a Cairns hostel typically costs $605.
Are Cairns hostels a better deal than Cairns hotels?
Hostels in Cairns are, on average, $101/night which is 2% cheaper than 2 star hotels, 16% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 43% cheaper than 4 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 2 star, 3 star or 4 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your Cairns trip.
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, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel instead of a 3-star hotel, which has a rating of 7.4.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cairns?
There are 627 operators available for hotels in Cairns as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cairns?
Prices for hotels in Cairns are updated daily.