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Next weekend
14 Aug - 16 Aug
In two weeks
21 Aug - 23 Aug
In one month
4 Sept - 6 Sept
In two months
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

Outdoor pool

1. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Bounce Magnetic Island
Terrace/patio

2. 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$219
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

3. 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 NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

4. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Exterior

5. 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 NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Outdoor pool

6. 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 NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Lobby sitting area

7. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room"
Australia
Debbie
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Avenues Xchange
Aerial view

8. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, the room was clean, and belongings or property were managed well . "
Australia
william
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Exterior

9. 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 NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom

10. 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$63
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool

11. 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
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Beach nearby

12. Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

13. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (90 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Espy Hostel
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Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service room"
Anne 1-night trip
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Crystalbrook Flynn

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Great Barrier Reef Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,257
Accommodation
19 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$63
Highest Price
NZ$369

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