What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?

Hostels in Cairns will cost ₹ 4,505 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,388 per night. A good deal on a Cairns hostel would be ₹ 3,747 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in June may be more expensive, whereas booking in December is the cheapest month of the year.

What’s the best hostel in Cairns?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Cairns, Caravella Backpackers is currently the best, based on 1,908 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.3/10.

What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?

Caravella Backpackers is 3.7 km away from Cairns Airport, making it the closest Cairns hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Cairns is Cairns CBD, according to our data. 2% of users who searched for hostels in Cairns looked for properties in Cairns CBD. If you’re interested in staying in Cairns CBD, consider the Caravella Backpackers - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?

Aside from the fact that Cairns hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Cairns.

Does Cairns have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

Yes, there are 4 hostels in Cairns with “Pool” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Yha Cairns Central (based on user data).

Affordable Cairns Hostels From ₹ 1,817/night

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Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns is December (₹ 117,943). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is November (₹ 605,526).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Friday (₹ 187,855). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 375,782.

How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as ₹ 1,952, rising to an average cost of ₹ 4,781, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,019 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cairns this weekend for as little as ₹ 2,069/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 2,159/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 2,063/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 19 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 19 days ahead was ₹ 1,700 per night.

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

0.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

₹ 1,817

Avg. per night

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Travel insights for hostels in Cairns

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cairns is December (₹ 117,943). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is November (₹ 605,526).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Friday (₹ 187,855). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 375,782.

How much is a hostel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cairns tonight starting as low as ₹ 1,952, rising to an average cost of ₹ 4,781, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,019 for a 4-star hostel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 19 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 19 days ahead was ₹ 1,700 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cairns, Australia

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Where to stay in Cairns

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Facts about staying in Cairns

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What is the cost of a hostel in Cairns?

What’s the best hostel in Cairns?

What hostel is closest to Cairns Airport?

What area of Cairns is most popular to stay in?

Should I stay in a Cairns hostel?

Does Cairns have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

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