The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Museum in Cairns - 2026 Updated Prices

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Cairns Museum hotels

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1 mi from Cairns Museum

carlos

£113

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

2. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 mi from Cairns Museum

Paul

£116

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

3. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 mi from Cairns Museum

Ryan

£121

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 mi from Cairns Museum

Alok

£107

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.1 mi from Cairns Museum

steven

£93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A marina with multiple yachts docked, a large hotel building in the background, and calm turquoise waters.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 mi from Cairns Museum

Paul

£154

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.4 mi from Cairns Museum

Simon

£98

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a pink sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.

8. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 mi from Cairns Museum

JEFFREY

£144

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

A nighttime swimming pool with string lights overhead, surrounded by a fence and some greenery.

9. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.8 mi from Cairns Museum

Jean

£134

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

10. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 mi from Cairns Museum

Michaela

£90

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

11. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 mi from Cairns Museum

Suzanne

£114

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

12. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 mi from Cairns Museum

Aaron

£177

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

A modern building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

13. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 0.8 mi from Cairns Museum

Hannah

£74

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

14. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 1.4 mi from Cairns Museum

Theodore

£84

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

15. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.1 mi from Cairns Museum

Jim

£107

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

16. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 1.9 mi from Cairns Museum

Anu

£82

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

A row of blue cabins with white doors, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a remote control, and a window offering a view of greenery.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

17. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.4 mi from Cairns Museum

Elizabeth

£73

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery.

18. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District, 0.4 mi from Cairns Museum

Ekaterina

£154

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

19. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 mi from Cairns Museum

Douglas

£97

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with lounge chairs and a tiled deck area.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and a signboard.

A group of people on a dock with boats and a mountainous background.

20. YHA Cairns Central

Cairns Central Business District, 0.2 mi from Cairns Museum

Kalin

£53

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Crystalbrook Bailey	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Cairns Harbourside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,109 reviews	View

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Location is close to reef terminal and restaurants. Room.was large , clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The cafe breakfast staff provided excellent service. We had a very pleasant stay here. Highly recommended this hotel"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very clean rooms. really liked it."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Hotel was a great location, pool and breakfast. Air-conditioned was poor on some nights. Not sure if I could stay there in summer."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms. Guests lounge with coffee/tea making. Very helpful staff. Will store luggage. Have great photographic art of a local photographer that I know."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to the Esplanade and the Green Island ferry."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to arrive and unwind and settle in. Always very friendly and accommodating staff. Great gym nearby. We always come back !!!"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No negative views"

Other attractions near Cairns Museum

The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

See properties

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

See properties

A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

See properties

Reef Teach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Reef Teach during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

See properties

Cairns Regional Gallery

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

See properties

Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

See properties

Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in Tropical North Waterfront? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

See properties

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Museum?

Cairns Museum is located in a welcoming area of Tropical North Waterfront known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 373 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Cairns Museum?

Adjacent to Cairns Museum, Pacific Hotel Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns and Hilton Cairns.

How many hotels are there close to Cairns Museum?

Expedia has 373 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cairns Museum.

What can I see and do near Cairns Museum?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Reef Teach, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to Cairns Museum?

With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near Cairns Museum is a breeze. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Cairns Station. You can explore water transport options at the marina.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Cairns Holiday Rentals

Things to do in Cairns

Search Hotels Near Cairns Museum, Cairns

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Cairns Museum hotels

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

2. Crystalbrook Bailey

3. Cairns Plaza Hotel

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Tropic Towers Apartments

8. Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

9. Reef Gateway Apartments

10. Pacific Hotel Cairns

11. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

12. Crystalbrook Riley

13. Cairns City Palms

14. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

15. The Benson Hotel

16. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

17. Cairns Holiday Park

18. Cascade Gardens

19. Alivio Hotel Cairns

20. YHA Cairns Central

Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Museum

Top Cairns Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Other attractions near Cairns Museum

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Reef Teach

Cairns Regional Gallery

Michaelmas Cay

Reef Hotel Casino

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia