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Accommodation options at Travellers Oasis include spacious dormitory rooms along with private double, twin, and single rooms. Each room is furnished with fans, bed linen, towels, and a personal safety deposit box. Private rooms also feature a fridge stocked with complimentary600 ml water per guest, as well as a TV. Shared bathroom facilities are accessible to all guests, while air conditioning is available for an additional fee. The staff were super friendly and helpful in booking the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda tour. I was in a shared room with 3 beds. The room was as described and clean. The bathrooms were also clean and there are multiple so it's not a big problem to share. Amazing outdoor Shower. Easy check-out if you leave early to take a flight.

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9.3
Superb
1,658 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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.

As we are a small, independent hostel, our reception is open from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Dreamhouse Hostel is a great and quiet little hoste in the heart of Cairns City. Tim the manager is a nice guy, great to deal with and makes the place feel secure, he had also upgraded my initial booking out of kindness which was awesome after being on the travel for some time and needing and wanting chill and comfort. 10/10 service, cleanliness, clean kitchen and utensils, etc. cute and cosy gardens. One of the best hostels I've stayed in around the world. Will definitely stay here again!

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9
Superb
1,160 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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. Free street parking is available. It is located opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Coles Supermarket and the train station. Free unlimited WiFi is available. Peter is super kind and helpful, he assisted me during my arrival late on night, the day after he offered me to leave my luggage for few hours as needed and comeback later for coffee:)

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8.8
Fabulous
1,315 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Situated in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within 1.1 km, Global Backpackers Cairns features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 4.4 km from the hostel and Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 13 km away. Location is perfect, a comfortable rest after a long day of adventure.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,845 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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.

All the private double rooms are air-Conditioned and come with towels. I recently stayed at Mad Monkey Village and I had a good time there! They have free breakfast that includes fresh pancakes every morning, that's a huge plus. On Monday there is also a free BBQ. What I also liked was the travel desk directly in the hostel, where you can get some good deals. The hostel in general is clean and tidy. It's a really social place and the perfect, if you want to meet new people.

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8.4
Very good
1,092 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities, MiHaven Shared Living - Martyn St is set in Cairns in the Queensland region, 1.3 km from Cairns Station and 2.4 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The units at MiHaven Shared Living - Martyn St feature air conditioning and a desk. I loved everything about the accomodation at MiHaven :)

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8
Very good
133 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Cairns Station, a 13-minute walk from Cairns Convention Centre and 300 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The staff was really friendly and helpful

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8.2
Very good
585 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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 the property and a terrace. The property is located 4.6 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway and 300 metres from Cairns City Library. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, every room includes air conditioning and a shared bathroom. The staff here (shout-out to Luke!!) was amazing! So friendly, kind, and willing to make my accommodation as smooth and seamless as possible. On several occasions, I had help with my luggage and friendly faces to guide me to where I needed to go. The area is top tier and within walking distance to everything you'd need - the rooms are gorgeous and comfy. Would definitely come back again!

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8.3
Very good
217 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Mad Monkey Jungle is a resort style hostel, featuring FREE ultra fast WIFI. Centrally located in the heart of Cairns and is only a short walk to all the major attractions. You are guaranteed to get the most out of your stay and get a great night’s sleep.

The property entertainments team also organise events in the hostel every day & night, plus show our guests the top backpacker bars that offer cheap eats & drinks. Highly recommend! I had the best time in Bounce and met some really great people

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8
Very good
768 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel. I could never thank the family that runs Caravella enough. I had a bad incident on the Esplanade and the family handled all of it, took care of me, and gave me a room upgrade. They are GREAT, and the hostel itself is also very nice.

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8.6
Fabulous
575 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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