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Travellers Oasis

Cairns

Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor...

G
Guadalupe
From
Argentina
Everything! I booked a private room just for myself and it was big, comfy, impecable cleaning and nice decorated. Fan, tv and fridge. Very beautiful common outside areas. I loved the decoration the pool the fountains and the murals and all the art around
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews
Price from
US$88.67
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

S
Sue77
From
Malaysia
The location was good with a nice atmosphere. I appreciate that the kitchen is cleaned regularly and the place is quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,179 reviews
Price from
US$73.90
1 night, 2 adults

JDs Tropical stays

Cairns

Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and The Cairns Civic Theater, JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities.

S
Suzanne
From
United Kingdom
This was an apartment stay in a Queenslander house which had all the facilities we needed. Jenni and Dan were very welcoming and friendly and went out of their way to help us
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$118.23
1 night, 2 adults

Estilo Bed and Breakfast

Cairns

Located in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

K
Karina
From
Brazil
I love the place and the vibe of the owner, very much helpful. I really liked also that we could get ourselves in the house and have the breakfast in our own time, which it was essential for us since we had a very early morning flight. Super recomend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$68.97
1 night, 2 adults

The Quinn - Inner City Classic Queenslander

Cairns

Set in Cairns, 200 metres from Cairns Station and 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre, The Quinn - Inner City Classic Queenslander offers a garden and air conditioning.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
The house is beautiful and spacious with great air con. The underside of the house as a novel addition. Great stay for the great price!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$335.98
1 night, 2 adults

Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns

Cairns

Set in Cairns and only 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

P
Philippa
From
Hong Kong
Very comfortable and well equipped studio in a great location. Nice balcony. Comfy bed and massive shower. Very nice pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$154.45
1 night, 2 adults

In Cairns Hotel ,Hidden Gem

Cairns

Close to both Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater, In Cairns Hotel, Hidden Gem is set in Cairns and has a hot tub and garden.

Y
Ying
From
China
nice place, convenient transportation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$224.64
1 night, 2 adults

1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade

Cairns

Set in Cairns and only 1.3 km from Cairns Station, 1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Elizabeth
From
South Africa
Lovely apartment very conveniently situated on the esplanade. Thanks Noks!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Price from
US$183.92
1 night, 2 adults

Tropical Gardens - Resort 9 Pools free parking

Cairns

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Tropical Gardens - Resort 9 Pools free parking is set in Cairns. With garden views, this accommodation offers a swimming pool.

K
Katrina
From
New Zealand
The pools - also apartment had everything you could need. High quality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$213.96
1 night, 2 adults

Travellers Paradise

Cairns

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed Guest House in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

L
Linda
From
Indonesia
Super chilled place to stay, owner is very friendly & helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews
Price from
US$98.82
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Enjoy breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

From US$65.90 per night

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,422 reviews

YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

From US$72.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,063 reviews

Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.

From US$111.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Cairns in the Queensland region, with Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Centre nearby, City Lights - Experience the Best of Cairns offers accommodation with free private parking.

Villa on Grafton

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa on Grafton is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$187.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, 'Eclipse' A Poolside Family Escape in the CBD is located in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Situated in Cairns and within 1 km of Cairns Station, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Escape On Lake

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Escape On Lake is situated in Cairns and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

Stay connected in Cairns and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviews

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

From US$115.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set 500 metres from Cairns Station, Cairns Central Atrium Apartments & Studio offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.

From US$114.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From US$113.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,714 reviews

2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience!

From US$147.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, Little Drifter Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

From US$128.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Situated in Cairns, City Quays Luxury Dual Key features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and views of mountain, City Quays Accommodation is situated in Cairns, 400 metres from Cairns Convention Centre.

From US$140.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located in Cairns and only 800 metres from Cairns Convention Centre, Luxury 1BR Apartment @ Harbour Lights Cairns provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Cairns and nearby

Cairns City Palms

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,968 reviews

Cairns City Palms self-contained suites and apartments are located 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Cairns, and a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport.5-minute walk away you will find supermarkets,...

From US$85.92 per night

Aspect Central

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews

Ideally located just 800 metres north of the Cairns city centre, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.

From US$98.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

Floriana Boutique Hotel is a recently renovated guest house in Cairns, where guests can take a dip in its outdoor swimming pool and make the most of its free WiFi, free bikes and garden.

From US$144.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

From US$78.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

Set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

From US$95.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views features air-conditioned accommodation with a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Cairns, McLeod Rise - Cairn Base with Rooftop Pool & Spa provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

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Avg. price/night: US$73.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,111 reviews
This is the ideal hostel! The location, the premises are very clean and the staff is really great! Plus the free breakfast is very good! Many thanks to Mad Monkey Village! I will come back!!!
Guest review by
mardinli
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
Private room with bathroom was affordable Good location, short walk to everything and short ride to the airport. Nice kitchen with balcony Some deals with local establishments available.
Guest review by
Carlijn
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$91.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews
Great location. Totally affordable price and exceeded my expectations for budget accommodation. Newly renovated so everything felt fresh and clean. Didn’t use the pool as we weren’t there long enough. Kitchen facilities were good. Aircon in each room is great.
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Alice
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