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Our top choices for Cape York Peninsula hostels
1. Little Drifter Cairns
Little Drifter CairnsCairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Ann
The price is AED 263
AED 289 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
2. Dougies Backpackers
Dougies BackpackersPort Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Great place, no complaints. "
Kaidan
The price is AED 252
AED 277 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
3. The Jack Backpackers
The Jack BackpackersCairns Central Business District
The price is AED 200
AED 220 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
4. YHA Cairns Central
YHA Cairns CentralCairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (249 reviews)
"The kitchen was well stocked and had lits of cupboards and fridges for keeping your own food organised. Great wifi, The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed.
Staff were super helpful.
The laundry had washers and dryers ehich was good. The location was great. We could walk across the road to the supermarket and close to lots of restaurants and pubs."
Carolyn
The price is AED 201
AED 221 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
5. The Espy Hostel
The Espy HostelCairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (96 reviews)
"Great location"
Jennifer Ann
The price is AED 223
AED 245 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Cairns City Backpackers HostelParramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
ROBERT
The price is AED 177
AED 177 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
7. Caravella Backpackers
Caravella BackpackersCairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Good value. Ok beds, and good a/c. Very basic. Staff is very nice."
katri
The price is AED 264
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
8. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - HostelParramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Short but magical stay - loved the historic building, the courtyard and pool were wonderfully social, and the location could not have been better for getting to a world class chamber orchestra performance; wide ranging street food; and boarding the Spirit of Queensland train for an epic journey south. "
Derek
The price is AED 369
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
9. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & ResortCairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (464 reviews)
"Great place and lots of fun!"
Ashton
The price is AED 510
AED 562 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
10. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - HostelYungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (120 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"
Fiona
The price is AED 124
AED 136 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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Top reviews in Cape York Peninsula
YHA Cairns Central
YHA Cairns CentralCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
First time trying hostels but it was clean and staffs were nice. Easy access and it is perfect for budget travelers.
Kalin