Hostels in Port Douglas

By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your trip. The coral reefs create an appealing natural setting, and you can enjoy attractions like the waterfront.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have three main qualities in common, including budget prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Based on reviews from our customers, these hostels in Port Douglas are some of the most popular ones: Dougies Backpackers - Located within a 20-minute walk of Macrossan Street. You can take advantage of free parking and an outdoor pool, as well as a bar. Rooms come with showers and linens. Global Backpackers - Port Douglas - Located steps from Macrossan Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and linens.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Port Douglas are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate these things around Port Douglas. Get out into nature with places such as Rex Smeal Park, Four Mile Beach and Four Mile Beach Park. Visit landmarks such as Court House Museum. Locals like to shop at Macrossan Street and Port Village Shopping Centre.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Port Douglas in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), located 33.3 mi (53.6 km) from the city centre.