Use this guide to all budget backpackers
lodging in the Cairns central business district. Living downtown
puts you within easy walking distance of shops, cafes, nightclubs
and other attractions. If you like being close to all the
action these hostels might be good choices for you. If you
like queiter surrounds, hostels located on the edge of the
downtown area might be a better match for you.
Hotel/Motel,
in Central Business District, on the Esplanade, shops
and cafes right outside the door, family owned and operated. Includes: air-conditioning, pool, laundry, kitchen,
TV room... More Info
Dorm
$24 Single $49 Twin $49 Double $49
Bohemia
Central Backpackers Hostel
Cluster
of small apartments and homes. 110 beds, 1.5km from
Central Buiness district. Located on quiet end of Esplanade. Includes: on-site cafe, pool, spa, kitchen... More Info
Dorm
$23 Single $49 Twin $69 Double $69
Cairns
Central YHA
Apartment/Motel
in Central Business District, 156 beds, shops and cafes
close by. Includes: Pool, ceiling fans, kitchen, mail services,
tour desk. bicycles, car parking, TV...More Info
Dorm
$25, Double/Twin $67 Double/Twin w/bath $85
Cairns
Girls Hostel
Old
time Queenslander, recently renovated, in quiet section
of Central Business District, 36 beds, shops and cafes
next door, family owned and operated. Includes: tour desk, kitchen, laundry...More Info
Dorm $20 Twin-share $24
Caravella's
Backpackers 149
Cluster
of homes and small apartments, 130 beds, 2km from Central
Buiness district, on the Esplanade, short walk to shops
and cafes.Includes: tour desk, swimming pool, BBQ, Pool table,
table tennis, TV/Video...More Info
Dorm $22 Single
$42 Twin
$57 Double $57
Corona
Backpackers
Apartment, 18 rooms, located in Central
Business district. Shops and cafes right oustide door. Included:
4-share dorms and double rooms, all with room fridges,
tour desk, linen Free nightly restaurant meal... More Info
Dorm $14 Double $34
Esplanade
Hostel
Apartment, 50 rooms, 130 beds, in Central
Business district, on the Esplanade, shops and cafes
adjacent. Includes: Pool, garden, BBQ, Sky TV,
air conditioning, laundry, tour desk. Free: airport/bus/train
transfers, luggage storageMore Info
Dorm $20 Twin
$57 Double $57
Gilligan's
Backpackers
Purpose-built hostel, 150+ beds, in Central
Buiness district. Close to Pro Dive Cairns dive school.
Includes: ensuite bathrooms, fridge, TV, Pool, linen,
air-conditioned, internet cafe, social evenings, bar,
casino, 24-hour reception, live entertainment, laundry.
Dorm
$22 Twin $120 Double $120
Global
Palace
Hotel/Apartment,
recently totally remodeled, 165 beds, in Central Business
District, shops and cafes right outside the front door. Includes: air-conditioning, mirrors, carpet, TV/reading
room, Internet access...More Info
Dorm $23 Twin $52 Double$54
Inn
The City
Hostel/Motel
in quiet section of Central Business District, 74 beds,
shops and cafes close by. Includes: Pool, kitchen, garden area, tour desk.
luggage storage, TV...More Info
Dorm $20, Single $65, Double
$70, Triple $69
International
Hostel
Hotel,
140 beds, on the Esplanade and in Central Business District,
shops and cafes downstairs. Includes: Spring mattresses, laundry, kitchen, tour
desk, garden, sun deck...More Info
Dorm $18 Twin $50 Double
$51
Jimmy's
on the Esplanade
Apartment/Hotel,
30 beds, located in Central Business District, on the
Esplanade, short walk to shops and cafes. Includes: Shoreline location, all rooms air-conditioned,
Pool, TV lounge, kitchen...More Info
Dorm $21 Single $40 Twin $50 Double $59
King Private $79
Northern
Greenhouse Backpackers
Apartment/Hotel, 70
beds, located in central business district, close
to everything. Includes: air conditioning,
pool, bbq, dining area, games area, laundtry, 24-hour
reception, tavern...More Info
Dorm $22 Single
$38 Twin $52 Double $52 Twin or double/bath $62
Rosie's
Backpackers
Apartment/Motel
in Central Business District, 50 beds, shops/cafes right
close by. Includes: Tour desk, pool, BBQ nights, internet
access, self-contained rooms, games room, cable TV,
car and bike hire...More Info
Dorm
$23 Single $29 Twin $52 Double $52
Shenannigans
Renovated
pub/motel , 60 beds, located in Central Business district,
4 blocks from Esplanade. Shops nearby. Includes: bar/beer garden, kitchen, laundry, tour
desk, TV lounge,... More Info
