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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. Very social, just very nice with the pool and everything, calm

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9.2
Superb
1,666 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. Initially booked this hostel for three days, but the atmosphere was so wonderful and relaxing that I ended up staying for nearly a month. There are no bunk beds—just regular beds—so it feels much more comfortable. Almost every room has its own fridge, and there are plenty of bathrooms and kitchens available, the place also very clean which adds to overall comfort. The garden is incredibly peaceful; you might not even want to leave once you settle in. There’s also a cool common area on the second-floor balcony with a red sofa where I spent most of my time. This is definitely not the typical party hostel full of loud drinking or drugs. Whenever I came in, people were meditating, doing yoga, reading, painting, or writing. If you’re looking for a party-all-night vibe, this may not be the place for you. The guests here have a different energy—more mature, quiet, and respectful. It’s also a very safe choice for solo female travelers. Another unique aspect is that the owners are often at reception, which makes the place feel safer, and they address any issues immediately. However, if you’re a digital nomad, be aware that the internet can be spotty in some rooms—especially in rooms 6 and 7, where it doesn’t reach at all. Even a Telstra hotspot wasn’t sufficient there. The internet in room 19 was much better, and it’s very good in the common areas. But working in the common area during the summer without air conditioning can be tough due to the heat. In the winter, though, it could be a great environment for digital nomads. It might be even better if they added two or three small coworking or meeting areas in the garden—then it would be a digital nomad’s paradise. They’ve created an incredibly peaceful atmosphere overall. If you’re looking for a calm, relaxing place rather than a party hostel, this is a wonderful place to stay. If you visit Cairns, don’t bother looking anywhere else!

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9
Superb
1,191 reviews
Price from
US$36
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 the owner was lovely, checked us in 4 hours early from a long flight to Cairns and was very friendly and helpful Bathrooms and facilities were very clean and modern Very quiet and relaxed hostel and in a great location (right next to the bus/train station) Rooms were also great all equipped with mirrors, towel pegs and mini fridges

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8.8
Fabulous
1,328 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. In the heart of cairns, a place full of young and beautiful people. Kitchen clean and everyone was respectfull. The imstructions are clear. I Had a lot of fun!

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8.5
Very good
1,843 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. Absolutely amazing stay at Mad Monkey Village. Very welcoming staff and nice common areas to hang around at. A big fan of the hammock by the pool and the tv room where you could watch what you wanted to on Netflix. The pillows here were also so nice and not flat like other hostels. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

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8.4
Very good
1,130 reviews
Price from
US$26
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
132 reviews
Price from
US$81
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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8.1
Very good
597 reviews
Price from
US$21
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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8.4
Very good
192 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. Great location and clean room. I got a room upgrade for my short stay

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8.5
Very good
536 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within 1.5 km, MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 2.3 km from Cairns Regional Gallery and 4 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens. Private parking is available on site.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Like the room with balcony, en-suite facilities great, Shared kitchen excellent

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8.6
Fabulous
17 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

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