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Next weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
In two weeks
4 Sept - 6 Sept
In one month
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two months
16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Cape York Peninsula hostels

Terrace/patio

1. 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 NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

2. 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, (453 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

3. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Free WiFi, bed sheets

4. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Espy Hostel
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 NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 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, (156 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 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)
"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
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom

8. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is NZ$64
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
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Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Hilton Cairns. Perfect location. We stayed on the 8th floor we water views, which gave us access to a seperate room offering a small Buffet breakfast every morning and canapés, beer and wine in the evening. Absolutely loved this option as the dinning room downstairs is full and the food, drinks and a Harpist on the Saturday was a lovely touch. Comfy bed was a big bonus too."
Treena 7-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hilton Cairns

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Cape York Peninsula Hostels information

Number of reviews
848
Accommodation
23 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$64
Highest Price
NZ$255