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Our top choices for Tropical North Waterfront hostels

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Espy Hostel
Outdoor pool

2. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
YHA Cairns Central
Terrace/patio

3. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

4. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (451 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

5. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Exterior

6. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (155 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Exterior

7. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Excellent "
Australia
Melissa
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
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Top Tropical North Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Nice and clean. Amazing staff. Laundry was unreliable, I ended up using a local laundromat."
Rahul 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Find out more about Tropical North Waterfront

Tropical North Waterfront Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,072
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
£37
Highest Price
£112

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Tropical North Waterfront?
By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your trip.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Tropical North Waterfront?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort - Located within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and an outdoor pool. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. YHA Cairns Central - Located steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The Espy Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Little Drifter Cairns - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Global Backpackers Cairns - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets.
How many hostels are there in Tropical North Waterfront?
If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Tropical North Waterfront, one of Expedia's 7 hostels could be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Tropical North Waterfront?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Tropical North Waterfront are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tropical North Waterfront?
Major attractions include Palm Cove Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach and Michaelmas Cay. Locals like to shop at Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
What's the best way to get to and around Tropical North Waterfront while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Tropical North Waterfront in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre.

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