Hostels in Cairns, Australia
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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Cairns
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Cairns to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
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These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Cairns
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
The Jack Backpackers
52-54 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
274 Draper Street, 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 | |
| 60% | expected price increase |
Price | R303 - R2 601 |
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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 |
| R374 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| R1 558 | 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?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at Cairns hostels have stayed for 12 days. On average, a 12-days stay at a hostel in Cairns will cost R14 350.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Cairns?
momondo users who have stayed at hostels in Cairns have rated them, on average, a 7,9 out of 10. Hostels are typically rated higher than 2-star (7,5) and 3-star (7,3) hotels in Cairns. Those looking for a comfortable stay for cheap in Cairns should consider staying at a hostel instead of a 2-star (7,5) or 3-star (7,3) hotel.
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?
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