Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Cairns

A waterfront with a wooden bridge, modern buildings, and lush greenery.
A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.
A tree-lined pathway with cyclists and pedestrians.
A historic building with columns and a classic roof, labeled as the Cairns Art Gallery.
A glass-domed enclosure with a water feature and a large crocodile.

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Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is £174 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£174
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely room and hotel Restaurant now inside hotel and more low key Staff excellent as always"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is £163 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£163
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is £120 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£120
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location. Wonderful staff. Great property. Excellent value. Buffet breakfast is a good value. Literally surrounded by a vast array of dining choices. Including the hotel’s own restaurant. Easy walk to train station."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is £182 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£182
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall great stay good location perfect staff"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hilton Cairns
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street Cairns QLD
The price is £79 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£79
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The place isnt in very good condition. The door to the bathroom doesnt have a lock. The rooms is not in good shape. There was a cockroach in the bathroom and the hottub was cold."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is £59 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£59
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Terrible hotel: not clean, in need of an update and very rude front desk."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hides Hotel Cairns
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Where to stay in Cairns Central Business District

Find the best Cairns Central Business District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.



Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

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