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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef hostels

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1. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Excellent "
Australia
Melissa
The price is NT$3,867
NT$4,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Outdoor pool

2. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (230 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is NT$2,148
NT$2,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
YHA Cairns Central
Exterior

3. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (155 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is NT$2,387
NT$2,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Caravella Backpackers
Outdoor pool

4. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (451 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is NT$4,628
NT$5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Terrace/patio

5. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is NT$3,848
NT$4,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is NT$1,598
NT$1,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (90 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is NT$2,213
NT$2,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
The Espy Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

8. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is NT$1,121
NT$1,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at the Double Tree Hilton was great. Rooms were clean well presented. Central location to enjoy Cairns City and breakfast was great"
Kylie 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Hostels information

Number of reviews
844
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$1,233
Highest Price
NT$5,090

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