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Our top choices for Cape York Peninsula hostels

Outdoor pool
Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Great place, no complaints. "
United States
Kaidan
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Dougies Backpackers
Terrace/patio
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (182)
"Absolutely lovely environment"
United States
James
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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, (436)
"Great cheap place to stay"
United Kingdom
sarah
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (211)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
YHA Cairns Central
Exterior
Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (148)
"The entire resort is spotless Location is a short stroll to the Night Markets and centrally located to everything else with the Esplanade just across the Staff are fabulous and the entire place makes you feel welcome "
Australia
Barbra
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Caravella Backpackers
Terrace/patio
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
2.0 star property
Port Douglas
7.8 out of 10, Good, (29)
"Great staff."
Australia
Terrence
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Exterior
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (84)
"Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas "
Australia
Timothy
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
The Espy Hostel
Exterior
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (100)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Gazebo
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Really nice hostel, Ideal to visit the lakes!"
Australia
Santiago
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
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Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent
"5th time staying here. Great hotel. Kids love the pool and swim up bar especially. Breakfast is fantastic. The other meals aren’t at the same high standard but there’s plenty of choice elsewhere nearby. Rooms are basic but clean and the hotel staff are fantastic. If you go at Xmas the hotel even has its own elves to deliver presents for kids on Xmas day ;)"
Saddam 8-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

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Cape York Peninsula Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,306
Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$85
Highest Price
NZ$236