23 Coolest Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

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Backpacker hostels in Cairns are a popular choice among visitors to the city, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the coral sea and the Queensland greenery. These Cairns hostels are budget-friendly and (Read More) a favourite among backpackers, promising guests a great adventure in the city amongst other travellers.

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1. Travellers Oasis

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

# 1 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

9.0 /10

(1235 reviews)

Set in a group of quaint red buildings with sloping roofs, this charming low-rise hostel is loaded with upscale amenities like an outdoor pool, sundeck, BBQ areas, orchards with hammocks and TV lounge (Read More). Bring as many as eight fellow travellers for a fun-filled stay at the hostel’s well-furnished dorms, offering bunk beds, lockers and balconies with lazy chairs. An array of mouthwatering cuisines is served at their two lively kitchens.

5 star hostel with 11 room options

$ 25 onwards

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2. Bounce Cairns

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Night Markets

# 2 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.2 /10

(662 reviews)

Spend a lively staycation at this award-winning Cairns hostel, recently renovated and landscaped with tropical gardens. This modern hideout offers stylish dorms equipped with minibars, terraces or bal (Read More)conies while family rooms add kitchenettes. Indulge in refined amenities on grounds like a bar lounge, an outdoor pool with a deck and pool table, communal kitchen and co-working lounge with guest computers. Weekly BBQs are free.

4 star hostel with 3 room options

$ 24 onwards

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3. Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

Cairns North 300 m from Cairns Esplanade

# 3 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.8 /10

(1048 reviews)

Housed within a convivial lifestyle district, the 2-star youth hostel with a progressive business centre and meeting rooms offers a cohesive atmosphere where strangers become friends. Your chilling no (Read More)oks at Mad Monkey would be the outdoor pool flanked by sunloungers, billiards room and romantic BBQ area with access to a shared kitchen. While the property’s simple dormitories provide bunk beds, minifridges and sinks, upgraded private rooms add seating spaces.

Hostel with 7 room options

$ 25 onwards

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4. Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

Cairns City 300 m from Cairns Night Markets

# 4 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.5 /10

(2070 reviews)

Bring as many as 10 friends for trendy revelries at this vibrant 5-star Sunlover Reef hostel, sought-after for Great Barrier Reef cruises at Marlin Marina. The award-winning property with three hip ba (Read More)rs offers well-equipped dormitories having bunk beds, balconies and safes. Upgraded private rooms offer king-sized beds. Indulge in top-notch entertainment at the hostel’s iconic nightclubs with live DJs, indoor beerhall, restaurant, resort pool, gaming lounge and private function spaces.

4 star hostel with 12 room options

$ 26 onwards

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5. Dreamtime Travellers Rest , Guest House

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

# 5 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

8.6 /10

(904 reviews)

Encircled by lush tropically landscaped gardens, this idyllic 2-star hostel offers a rooftop BBQ gazebo, budget-friendly rooms and dorms in a stylish building surrounding their outdoor pool. Bright an (Read More)d fan-cooled dorms with bunk beds and cosy fabrics are provided. For families, rooms with double beds and minifridges are also offered. Communal spaces include a lawn with hammocks, a hippie-themed lounge, a cocktail bar and three kitchens serving delicious Indo-Chinese fare.

Hostel with 7 room options

$ 31 onwards

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6. Castaways Backpackers Cairns

Cairns North 900 m from Cairns Esplanade

# 6 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

5.0 /10

(32 reviews)

Operating for more than two decades, Castaways Backpackers’ is a chic family-run youth hostel boasting of an outdoor pool, cosy and informal TV lounge with book exchange, weekly socials and a fu (Read More)lly stocked communal kitchen. Their laid-back dorms and rooms share bathrooms while each unit has its own minifridge, brightly lit seating space and balcony with coffee tables. Upgraded rooms add indoor entertainment options.

Hostel with 8 room options

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7. The Jack Backpackers

Cairns City 400 m from Cairns Convention Centre

# 7 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.3 /10

(1294 reviews)

Acclaimed as one of the trendiest hostels in central Cairns, The Jack houses state-of-the-art amenities like three chic bars, a beer garden, gaming room having slot machines and pool tables, function (Read More)rooms and a multi-cuisine restaurant with regular live music. Apart from being a hub for funky youth activity, this hostel is also sought after for budget-friendly accommodations. Rooms and dorms with bunk beds, lockers and minibars are offered.

Hostel with 9 room options

$ 20 onwards

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8. Caravella Backpackers

Cairns City 400 m from Cairns Esplanade

# 8 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.5 /10

(156 reviews)

Gazing upon the scintillating Pacific Ocean and a tree-lined coast, this Instagrammable leisure hotel provides cosy and compact dorms having refined amenities like teamakers and bunk beds. Private roo (Read More)ms add sofa sets. Take a revitalizing plunge into the outdoor pool, play pool at the games room and gather your companions at the shared TV lounge. A communal kitchen and furnished terrace with BBQ facilities are also available.

Hostel with 10 room options

$ 78 onwards

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9. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Cairns North 1.9 kms from Great Barrier Reef

# 9 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.6 /10

(1439 reviews)

Tucked into a tree-lined residential avenue, this vivacious resort-themed hostel near Cairns Night Market comes with a water volleyball court, garden having hammocks, indoor and outdoor theatres, subm (Read More)erged lounge chairs and an epic lagoon-style outdoor pool. Adorned with boutique décor, the charming hostel offers dorms with bunk beds for up to eight guests and private rooms with balconies. Relish a variety of delicious seafood and cocktails at their onsite restaurant-cum-bar.

4 star hostel with 9 room options

$ 22 onwards

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10. Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

Cairns City 100 m from Night Markets Cairns

# 10 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

8.0 /10

(397 reviews)

Soak in the idyll of posh yet pocket-friendly getaways at the Esplanade where Mad Monkey offers spick and span beachfront dorms overlooking the enchanting Coral Sea. A short walk away from Cairns Zoom (Read More) and Wildlife Dome, the trendy hostel has a communal kitchen, a neon-lit BBQ zone and a serene TV lounge. Flaunting attractive modern artwork, each dorm provides bunk beds and lockers while basic private rooms add double beds.

Hostel with 4 room options

$ 23 onwards

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11. Asylum Cairns Hostel

Cairns North 200 m from Cairns Esplanade

# 11 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.9 /10

(44 reviews)

Flaunting a quirky exterior façade with modern artwork, this casual backpackers’ mega-share house on Grafton Street offers an outdoor pool, BYOB nights and a recreation room where you can (Read More) watch sports or movies on Fetch. Spick and span dorms and private rooms are offered at Asylum, featuring garden or pool views, bunk beds or twin beds. You can relax at the lush garden with hammocks and an indoor seating lounge.

Hostel with 6 room options

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12. Cairns Central YHA

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

# 12 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

8.1 /10

(1596 reviews)

Set in the centre of Cairns amidst posh cafes, eateries and The Esplanade, this award-winning hostel offers thrilling activities like BBQ nights and city tours, a lavish gaming arcade with pool tables (Read More) and live sports, and serene gardens with hammocks. Their simple, fully furnished dormitories provide bunk beds and teamakers. Cosy private rooms add couches. Communal areas include a kitchen and dining hall, two hot tubs and an outdoor pool.

4 star hostel with 17 room options

$ 26 onwards

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13. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City 500 m from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

# 13 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.3 /10

(313 reviews)

A stone’s throw away from Cairns Railway Station, this chic adults-only hostel with shared kitchens and stylish dorms offers accommodations for backpackers and solo female travellers. Each dormi (Read More)tory room offers bunk beds for up to six guests, blazing fast Wi-Fi and safes. You can take a rejuvenating plunge into the outdoor pool, relax at the shared lounge with sofas and pool tables or soak in sunshine on the garden hammocks.

Hostel with 8 room options

$ 20 onwards

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14. Global Backpackers Cairns

Cairns City 0 m from Night Markets Cairns

# 14 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

8.4 /10

(1747 reviews)

Live the trendy flashbacker lifestyle at this brand-new adults-only hostel, just across the road from the breathtaking Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Soak in panoramic views of Coral Sea from the comfort of (Read More) your own dormitory equipped with bunk beds and lockers, best suited for group stays and workations. Private rooms with balconies are also available. Communal spaces include a kitchen to prepare your meals, TV lounge with Netflix and rooftop gazebos.

4 star hostel with 14 room options

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15. Travellers Paradise

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

# 15 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

8.7 /10

(1307 reviews)

Built decades ago, this magnificent heritage hotel is housed within a chic Queenslander style white building against the riveting backdrop of manicured tropical gardens. Adjacent to Cairns Central Sho (Read More)pping Centre, the property offers a well-stocked library with reading chairs, an outdoor pool and tour desk. Adorned with beautiful ocean-inspired murals, their serene dorm rooms feature bunk beds while private rooms with twin beds are also available.

5 star hostel with 7 room options

$ 43 onwards

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16. Mad Monkey Central

Cairns City 300 m from Cairns Night Markets

# 16 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.2 /10

(567 reviews)

Within arms reach of the best nightclubs, eateries and shopping destinations in central Cairns, this modern hostel and beer garden offers large dorms for as many as 12 guests. Mad Monkey promises an u (Read More)nforgettable staycation with onsite amenities like an open-air movie screening zone and palm-lined outdoor pool surrounded by hammocks and Balinese beds. Flanked with funky décor, each dorm offers bunk beds and robust connectivity. Private rooms add chesterfields.

Hostel with 5 room options

$ 29 onwards

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17. Freedom Cairns Sotel

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Night Markets

# 17 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

8.0 /10

(1191 reviews)

Designed for traditional and budget-friendly hostel stays, Freedom Hostel offers newly-refurbished accommodations smack on the opposite of Esplanade Lagoon. Soak in picturesque ocean views from the co (Read More)mfort of your own dorm or room, furnished with bunk beds or duvets. Some private rooms add balconies. You can unwind at the tranquil garden, prepare your own meals at the shared kitchen and hire a bicycle to explore local attractions.

Hostel with 16 room options

$ 29 onwards

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18. Bohemia Resort Cairns

Cairns North 1.6 kms from Cairns Esplanade

# 18 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

6.6 /10

(917 reviews)

Offering spacious rooms and backpackers’ dorms near Cairns Botanical Gardens, this low-key 3-star resort is an abode for leisure travellers. Accommodations at Bohemia Resort feature artistic bou (Read More)tique themes, bunk beds with hypoallergic linens, coffeemakers and furnished verandahs overlooking the pool. Soak in sun at the large outdoor undercover area with lagoon-style pools and a waterfall, relax at the hot tub or shared lounge and pool table.

4 star hostel with 9 room options

$ 71 onwards

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19. Mumma's Hostel Cairns

Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Esplanade

# 19 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.0 /10

(536 reviews)

Boasting of indulgent amenities onsite like an outdoor plunge pool, lush gardens and a movie theatre room with Netflix, Mumma’s Hostel is a fun-filled backpackers’ retreat near the beach. (Read More)Managed by a team of energetic and expert staff, the hostel brings you spick and span dormitories and private rooms flaunting boutique décor, wooden furniture and writing desks. In addition, a kitchen and Nintendo and PlayStation games lounge are also available.

Hostel with 10 room options

$ 24 onwards

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20. The Espy Hostel

Cairns City 0 m from Night Markets Cairns

# 20 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

7.4 /10

(192 reviews)

Reviewers Mention: The Espy Hostel is recommended for its central location near bars and restaurants. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the beds are cozy. The amenities are clean, althoug (Read More)h some guests found the aircon to be noisy. The hostel is popular among travellers exploring Cairns, with a social atmosphere and fully equipped kitchen. Some long-term guests praise the manager for making them feel at home. Noise at night is a minor issue, but overall, the hostel is highly recommended.

Hostel with 10 room options

$ 24 onwards

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21. Tropic Days Boutique Hostel

# 21 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

Reminiscent of quirky beach vibes, the family-owned Tropic Days Hostel consists of two fabulous fully restored Queenslander homes noted for stylish architecture and murals. They offer sleek wood-lined (Read More) dorms with artistic décor, up to 7 bunk beds, double or twin beds. The campus also has an outdoor pool, a sun lounge and plenty of hammocks on a grassy green lawn. Their tour desk arranges day trips, diving classes and camping.

22. Koala Beach Resort Cairns

# 22 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

Showcasing sophisticated white themes, boutique décor and lush floral gardens with coffee tables, Koala Beach Resort is an award-winning hideout for both short and extended-stay travellers near (Read More) Cairns Night Market. Recline in comfort at their budget-friendly dormitories, complete with twin or bunk beds and wooden floors. You can also prepare your own meals at the well-stocked communal kitchen.

23. Cairns Beaches Flashpackers

# 23 in Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

Dappled in shade of swaying palms along the vivacious Palm Cove beach, this idyllic hostel is perfect for experiencing the flashpacker life. Boutique décor, spotless upholstery, modern amenitie (Read More)s like minifridges and spacious bunk beds in their dorms and rooms create an inviting retreat. Long term guests may choose private rooms with balconies overlooking the sea. Bike, beach mats and beach chairs are up for hire at their shop.

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Cairns City 200 m from Cairns Central Shopping Centre

7.0

(128 reviews)

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Reviewers Mention: The Happytourcairns sharehouse has received positive reviews for its accommodating owner and homely atmosphere. Guests have praised the cleanliness, quietness, and affordabil (Read More)ity of the spot, with one even feeling at home during their stay. Overall, the sharehouse comes highly recommended for travelers looking for a simple and welcoming place to stay.

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23 Coolest Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

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Here is the list of 23 Backpacker Hostels In Cairns

1. Travellers Oasis

2. Bounce Cairns

3. Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

4. Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

5. Dreamtime Travellers Rest , Guest House

6. Castaways Backpackers Cairns

7. The Jack Backpackers

8. Caravella Backpackers

9. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

10. Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

11. Asylum Cairns Hostel

12. Cairns Central YHA

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