The best available Hostels hotel to stay near Cairns Region

May 25, 2023 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Cairns Region, Queensland including Mad Monkey Backpackers Village, Travellers Oasis Backpackers, Summer House Backpackers, Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel, Mad Monkey Backpackers Central, Gecko's Backpackers, Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront, Bohemia Resort, Global Backpackers Cairns, Dreamtime Travellers Rest.
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1. Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

141 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
50%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 419 reviews

Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

At Mad Monkey Village we offer an affordable, Flashpacker style accommodation in a newly renovated hostel in Cairns. Treat yourselves to a daily Free Hot Breakfast in the mornings & budget priced drinks at our outdoor bar in the evenings! Our fully equipped designer’s kitchen allows you to cook whatever you fancy. Relax and sunbath by our swimming pool oasis after a great day out, exploring all-natural wonders that Cairns and its surroundings have to offer. Meet new travel buddies or just chill at our TV room with Netflix and Playstation! Thanks to our ultra-fast Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, you won’t miss out on anything. And if you still have some energy left, you can enjoy a Daily Free access to a local gym! Become a part of our Mad Monkey Family & enjoy your stay! Location Mad Monkey Village is located on Sheridan Street, about 10 minute walk to the City centre. The central shopping centre is only 5 minute walk and the Cairns Esplanade with its beautiful Lagoon, views and restaurants is just a 15 minute walk away. Plane: Our FREE airport shuttle is currently unavailable. We highly recommend you book a taxi or and Uber. We’re only a fifteen-minute drive away from the airport. Bus/Train: If you arriving by Bus or Train, just make your way to the Night Market Entrance on Abbott St and wait for our hostel shuttle leaving every half past. Don’t forget to tell the driver to drop you off at Mad Monkey Village! Car: Limited parking spots are available in front of the hostel. Rooms We offer all types of accommodation, from mixed dorms to female dorms and private double rooms as well as private twin rooms. We have high-quality mattresses, pillows and linen which is included for a comfortable night’s sleep. You can choose between a standard room with a shared bathroom or ensuite. All our private double rooms come with personal towels, otherwise our reception team is more than happy to assist you with a towel hire in case you forgot one. All our rooms are Air-Conditioned with a sink and a mirror. All our bunk beds are equipped with personal USB ports & power sockets to make sure you can comfortably scroll through your new travel pictures from your bed. Oh, and don’t forget to bring a padlock for our security lockers in the dorms.

Fantastic

Reviewed By Lucy H

Great location great facilities, room was very clean. someone took my boyfriends dog from out of his car just near the hostel while we were inside and one of the workers at mad monkey went above and beyond to help us get her back and if it weren’t for him we probaly wouldnt have found her. 10/10

2. Travellers Oasis Backpackers

8 - 10 Scott St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1063 reviews

Travellers Oasis Backpackers

Welcome to Travellers Oasis Backpackers Hostel in Cairns.Travellers Oasis is a charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to the budget conscious traveller, in a friendly and relaxed environment.Centrally located in a quiet area, our guests can relax in our sparkling pool, or lie back in our hammocks and chill out to the music.

Wonderful family business

Reviewed By annieod3

We had a wonderful time staying at Travellers Oasis in April. The place is really pretty, clean, with an abundance of facilities and feels like a family home. However the best thing about this hostel, are the owners! Gabe, Cathy and their daughter Poppy (and Dean) were so friendly and welcoming and could not do more for us! The best hostel we have stayed in yet!!

3. Summer House Backpackers

341 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
33%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
13%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 518 reviews

Summer House Backpackers

Summer House Cairns is a resort-style backpacker accommodation located in tropical Cairns, the gateway to the Barrier Reef, and minutes from the Cairns Esplanade. Fully refurbished in 2019, the property boasts stunning facilities including an enormous lagoon style pool, volleyball court, onsite bar, restaurant, secure parking, numerous common areas, lounges, gardens and a travel desk. All rooms are air-conditioned with free lightning-fast WiFi available throughout the entire property. Free breakfast is provided daily as well as free coffee and tea, while guests can benefit from heavily discounted food and drinks every day. The property is located close to Cairns Airport at the start of the Esplanade. A pleasant stroll along the waterfront esplanade will have you arriving in the centre of town in 25 minutes where you will also find Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns Night Markets and the famous Esplanade Lagoon. A free return shuttle bus is also available to drop guests off in town and back. We are a genuine international backpackers hostel best suited for foreign travellers aged between 18-35.

A pleasant surprise

Reviewed By MymTravels

A booking mishap led us here and we are so glad it did! Evan you deserve a medal, as do your fabulous staff. The most welcoming bunch, so chill, so fab, so accommodating and so understanding. What a vibe! The accommodation whilst modest, is clean, comfortable and has multiple room options depending on your group size, wants and needs. Good location, fun bar & bonus awesome facilities. We only had one night, but would stay many many more. Thanks team!

4. Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel

20 - 26 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
35%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 363 reviews

Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel

Cairns Central YHA, winners of the 2014 Queensland Tourism Award for Best Backpackers, is conveniently located opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The hostel has multi-share, twin, double and family rooms are available, all with keyless entry, air-conditioning and many with ensuites. Facilities for backpackers include a large outdoor games area, kitchen, laundry, indoor and outdoor dining area, free Wi-Fi Hot Spot (Wi-Fi Plus also available), TV room with large-screen TV, secure luggage storage and YHA travel and tour desk at the hostel reception.

Our visit at YHA Cairns

Reviewed By TomvMaanen

It was phenomenal. The room was very, very clean and there was lots of space in the room. It was a pleasure to come back to the room after a day full of adventure. The kitchen and the outside area was very spacious as well and clean. Also the staff was great. They kept the room very clean everyday and the reception staff was incredibly friendly, especially Sam. Or should I say Sam the Superman? He gave incredible advice on where to go and what to do. A must visit if you're still looking for a stay in Cairns.

5. Mad Monkey Backpackers Central

100 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
60%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 211 reviews

Mad Monkey Backpackers Central

At Mad Monkey Central we offer comfortable and clean facilities for backpackers in a great central location in Cairns! Treat yourselves to a daily Free Hot Breakfast in the mornings & budget priced drinks at our brand new outdoor bar in the evenings! Relax at our newly refurbished swimming pool and sunbath at the cabanas after a great day out, exploring all-natural wonders that Cairns and its surroundings have to offer. Hungry? Hey, we’ve got it all! Order food from our Gourmet Pizza restaurant on site while joining Free Events & Activities. Still have some energy left to use? Our guests can enjoy a Daily Free Access to a local gym! And just when you thought it cannot get much better than that, we drop in a TV room with Netflix & Playstation, Super fast Free Wifi throughout the property & the friendliest staff out there! Become a part of our Mad Monkey Family & enjoy your stay! Location Plane: We highly recommend you book a taxi or and Uber. We’re only a fifteen-minute drive away from the airport. Bus: Mad Monkey Central is located only a 5-10 minute walk distance from the Greyhound or Premier Bus services. Car: Parking is available at the hostel for a cheap daily price. Thanks to our central location, all the bars, cafés, restaurants, car rentals and shops are within a short walking distance. Cairns Esplanade and the Reef Terminal are only a 10-15 minute walk distance, the perfect distance to stretch your legs before hopping on a boat heading to your Great Barrier Reef Adventure! Rooms We offer all types of accommodation, from mixed to female dorms and private double or private twin rooms. High-quality mattresses with comfy pillows and linen, that is included for a great night sleep. Our private double rooms come with personal towels, otherwise our reception team is more than happy to assist you with a towel hire if you forgot to bring one. All our rooms are Air-Conditioned & All our bunk beds are equipped with personal USB ports & power sockets to make sure you can comfortably scroll through your new travel pictures from your bed. Oh, and don’t forget to bring a padlock for our security lockers in the dorms.

Felt sick bust still charged the late fee

Reviewed By U5994NLivanm

Thanks to that blonde/pinked hair receptionist i got charged the late fee of 10$ for just had being in the effin bathroom cause I was feeling sick, and it was just for 30 minutes. The hostel was okay, but she didn't even wanted to listen. Thank you Karen! I hope you enjoy your 10 dollars.

6. Gecko's Backpackers

187 Bunda St., Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
69%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 467 reviews

Gecko's Backpackers

Geckos Backpackers is a magnificent Historical, Heritage building perfectly positioned 1km west of the Cairns City centre. Beautiful Queenslander style building with very interesting architecture, all made of wood. Some rooms have 5 meter ceilings, just amazing how they built these buildings nearly 100 years ago. The property is very spacious with no bunk beds at all, large swimming pool and lush Tropical Gardens. Just across the road is Cairns Central Shopping centre including Coles Supermarket, Train Station, Transnorth bus services to the Tablelands and Premier Bus services to across Australia. Totally very quiet place ideal for those looking for a peaceful stay and also great for families as it is a totally no alcohol place. On site tour desk for all your requirements. Staff are well trained, are very helpful and very friendly. So for your budget holiday we invite you to stay at Geckos Backpackers, Cairns, Queensland, Australia - The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding World Heritage Rainforests.

Great boarding house, excellent price.

Reviewed By whooyeah

We were a family with kids 3 and 7. We booked a triple room but got given a quad which was nice. It was a heat wave, but the aircon was super cold. The room and common areas were clean and inviting. The pool was a great escape from the heat. It was easy to walk into town and the Cairns Central Mall was across the road. I need to come again by myself and will be booking here again.

7. Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

93A Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
71%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 72 reviews

Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

At Mad Monkey Waterfront we offer an affordable and clean accommodation in the heart of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Being located on the Cairns Esplanade with the Cairns Lagoon just across the street, you can pop down for a dip or spend the afternoon sunbathing anytime you fancy! At Mad Monkey Waterfront you will have no problem staying active as we offer a Free Access to a local gym as well as a Free Bike Hire - the best way to explore Cairns City. Thanks to our ultra-fast Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, you won’t miss out on anything. Enjoy our fully equipped kitchen to cook your own meals. Unwind in our common room after a great day out, exploring all-natural wonders that Cairns and its surroundings have to offer. Get to know other guests over board games, a PlayStation tournament or by watching a film together on Netflix provided! Become a part of our Mad Monkey Family & enjoy your stay! Location Mad Monkey Waterfront is located directly on the Cairns Esplanade with all the bars, restaurants, shops, The Reef Terminal and the Night Markets just within a short walking distance. Cairns Lagoon is just across the road with a Free Access. Plane: We highly recommend you book a taxi or and Uber. We’re only a fifteen-minute drive away from the airport. Bus: Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is located only a 5-minute walk distance from the Greyhound and Premier Bus services. Train: The main Train station is only a 10 min walk away. Rooms We offer all types of accommodation, from mixed dorms to female dorms and private double rooms. We have high-quality mattresses, pillows and linen which is included for a comfortable night’s sleep. All our dorms have a private en-suite bathroom and all our private double rooms come with personal towels, otherwise our reception team is more than happy to assist you with a towel hire in case you forgot one. All our rooms are Air-Conditioned & All our bunk beds are equipped with personal USB ports & power sockets to make sure you can comfortably scroll through your new travel pictures from bed. Oh, and don’t forget to bring a padlock for our security lockers in the dorms.

I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars!

Reviewed By S4514SOandrewb

I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars! We stayed here for 8 months in a private en-suite room. This is the cleanest hostel I have ever stayed in, Stacey and the team are constantly cleaning throughout the day and everything including the kitchen is spotless. The location is perfect, right on the esplanade and amongst bars and restaurants.

8. Bohemia Resort

231 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
9%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
18%
Terrible
26%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 270 reviews

Bohemia Resort

Quite good

Reviewed By FabianGonzalo0209

For the price is a good staff, you have a good location close to the centre and supermaket to buy some food, air condition working well, free wifi and the basic staff, fridge, microwave, tv. In my room just we need a small table to be perfect

9. Global Backpackers Cairns

67 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
40%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
13%
Terrible
19%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 183 reviews

Global Backpackers Cairns

Brand New...World Class Hostel...Situated on The Cairns Esplanade Waterfront. Global Backpackers on the waterfront has everything at your door step, The Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops & nightlife. There are evening activities always going on in our bar venues (all within a 5 minute walk from the accommodation) and your room key gets you loads of discounts in bars & clubs. Our travel staff have years of experience to help you with free advice on what activities and tours will help you live your dreams... Skydiving, White Water Rafting, Snorkelling, Sailing, Cultural experiences and more. You can also find the best view in town from our rooftop lounge and kitchen area. So kick back and take it all in while the sun goes down (or comes up!) Our swimming pool is the famous Esplanade Lagoon at our doorstep. We have a range of rooms from Deluxe Queens with Balconies and ensuites to Share Dorms. All have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Live the dream at Global Backpackers.

Great location right in front of the Esplanade Lagoon

Reviewed By daniellefyy

Context: Stayed in a double bedroom with private toilet. Positives: - Superb location right in front of the Esplanade lagoon. 5 mins walk to the reef terminal, where the snorkelling boats will depart. - Room was clean, toilet was super big. - Soundproofing is good, despite a crowded (noisy) restaurant downstairs. - Nice roof area where you can eat your own meals, can cook too. There’s a few induction cooker (pots pans plates etc all available) and a microwave too. A mega fridge is available to store your items. - You get a 20% discount if you dine at Rattle n Hum which is just downstairs. Food is decent, the place is always packed and happening! Negatives: - There’s no free breakfast despite what was stated on the booking site (Traveloka) - might be the site issue. - Got a scare on my last night (stayed 4 nights) due to a fire alarm at around midnight - all the occupants ran downstairs only to find out that it was false alarm due to faulty system (seems like it’s not the first time. The staff was super chill about it) - Lost some cash ($600+) and it was never found. It’s our fault for being careless (but we are pretty damn sure that we left it in the drawer and forgot to take it when checking out. Called them about 2-3 hours later and they could not find it.. Just stating the facts and not trying to make any accusations, as benefit of doubt has to be given since we have no proof. They did find a portable charger though, and I went to take it the next day. Lesson learnt for ourselves to be careful. Note: Reception/check-in closes at 5pm (not 8pm as stated on some site). There’s a staff who will be around still, but you will need to call him. Make sure you have a phone that is capable of calling (otherwise, I think there’s a pay phone just in front at the Esplanade - saw that it is free for all calls in Australia. But I’m not too sure as I didn’t use it). Would definitely recommend this place despite some of the issues. Still a great place to stay at!

10. Dreamtime Travellers Rest

189 Bunda St Parramatta park, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 888 reviews

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Guesthouse - The original since 1990. Clean comfortable private rooms with Free public wifi, no bunkbeds. A tropical oasis perfect for relaxing by the pool or our funky lounge room meeting like minded visitors. Our local staff advising and helping you book the best trips and tours. We are here to help you have an unforgettable travel experience.

Hostel was good! But unfortunately staff members wrecked it

Reviewed By bellissimoalec

The hostel was good! My problem is with the cleaner that works there. My partner went to the kitchen at 11am to fill up some water, The cleaner was in the process of cleaning the kitchen. He then decided to glare at her to make her feel unwelcome, Whilst staring at her he then dumps a bucket of water on the floor in her direction. Next confrontation I was making breakfast in the morning and putting away my dishes after cleaning them. There was a small bin in the drying rack that was already there not thinking much of it I put my dishes into the drying rack. He saw this and proceeded to grab it out and slam it on the other side of the kitchen and question me about why I didn't put it away Then he lectured me about how you need to clean up after your self and not make a mess. after these incidents every time we went to the kitchen he would come out of his room (which was right beside the kitchen) and walk around you with a passive aggressive/intimidating strut. Which made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable to even go to the kitchen And there was a lot of ants This is all quite unfortunate as the hostel is very nice as is the location. The rooms where nice and spacious. The pool was extremely refreshing in the hot cairns heat. I feel bad to write this as the owner was really great to us and was very helpful to us.

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