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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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,660 reviews
Price from
US$86.87
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, 1,189 reviews
Price from
US$72.39
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, 162 reviews
Price from
US$115.82
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.

a
alan
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast was more than adequate. Easy to find,good central location, plenty of shops nearby and main transport hubs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$67.56
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
Laura
From
United Kingdom
I had a great stay in Travellers Paradise. I stayed in a private room because I had to work remotely and it was quite and the internet (20mb download 17mb upload) was stable. The AC worked very well. I liked the pool, all the trees, the kitchen was 24h access with was great as I worked at night and needed coffee. Peter was kind and helpful. I would stay there again without any hesitation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews
Price from
US$96.81
1 night, 2 adults

Mad Monkey Village

Cairns

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

g
gama dos santos
From
Brazil
Very nice environment, people from all over the world having fun, safe place with good staff. I hope to come back soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
Price from
US$74.59
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Royale Cairns

Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features a main lagoon-style pool and a lap pool.

J
Jan
From
Croatia
very comfortable and clean, great pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,779 reviews
Price from
US$78.85
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Hotel in Cairns

Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
Dalma yajahira
From
Colombia
Spectacular place, quiet, beautiful social areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,554 reviews
Price from
US$84.97
1 night, 2 adults

Park Regis City Quays

Hotel in Cairns

Park Regis City Quays comprises modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

T
Thomas
From
New Zealand
Location is perfect. The room is spacious, clean and quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
Price from
US$132.62
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns

Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments is within easy walking distance to Cairns Esplanade waterfront .

D
Darja
From
Latvia
Very very helpful personal, nice room..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,091 reviews
Price from
US$112.60
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 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 593 reviews

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

From US$57.83 per night

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,426 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$63.70 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$183.32 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 8.0
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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

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

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

Cairns City Motel

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 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$107.13 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$110.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 820 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$111 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Located in Cairns, 300 metres from Cairns Station, The Grand Hotel Cairns provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$68.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

From US$63.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews

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

From US$144.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

From US$74 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,982 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$99.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 912 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$96.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 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$180.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Palm View- 9 Pools BBQ & Gym is situated in Westcourt. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool.

From US$236.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located in Westcourt, 2 km from Cairns Station and 3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Heavenly Palms on Collinson offers air conditioning.

From US$295.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,715 reviews

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

From US$77.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 347 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$112.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Located in Edge Hill, 6 km from Cairns Station, Oasis, in leafy Whitfield. Offers accommodation with free WiFi, a balcony or a patio and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool.

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Avg. price/night: US$70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 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, 1,840 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$84.23
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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