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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The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
€22
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns
341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
€24
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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 | |
| 61% | expected price increase |
Price | €14 - €123 |
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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 |
| €18 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| €74 | 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 5 days. On average, a 5-days stay at a hostel in Cairns will cost €283.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Cairns?
On average, momondo users have rated Cairns hostels a 7.9 out of 10. This rating is better than 2-star (7.5) and 3-star (7.5) hotels in Cairns. If you are looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Cairns, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel.
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?
Prices for hotels in Cairns refresh daily.
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