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Travellers Oasis

Cairns

Conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Center and Cairns train station, Travelers Oasis presents an inviting accommodations option featuring an outdoor...

E
Erin
From
Canada
Beautiful and tranquil grounds with a very nice pool. Lots of places to sit and centrally located. Particularly enjoyed the outdoor showers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
Price from
$88.11
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamtime Hostel

Cairns

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travelers a safe, peaceful & cozy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

I
Isaac
From
United Kingdom
Tim (manager) was a spot on bloke and made for a great stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,189 reviews
Price from
$73.43
1 night, 2 adults

JDs Tropical stays

Cairns

JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated apartment in Cairns where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities.

H
Heta
From
Germany
We stayed with the lovely couple in Cairns and can heavily recommend booking your stay with them. You have your own apartment with a cute kitchen with most of the essentials (and then some). Cozy feeling of summer cabin from back home. The house is a short walk / drive away from the center of town. Peaceful and cute place to stay, gentle and cute dog next door and very friendly couple to share travel tips and a bit of chat. Would visit again and so should you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
$117.49
1 night, 2 adults

Estilo Bed and Breakfast

Cairns

Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms in Cairns. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

H
Huh
From
United States
We stayed 2 nights, one before our dive trip and one after. Divers den shop was literally 2 doors down. The place is super quiet, really clean. The room with and the room without private bathroom were equally nice. The breakfast was a nice touch! Host was accommodating as well, allowed us to leave our luggage and check out a little later because one of us had a pain flair up. Free laundry was also great. The ceiling fans everywhere help move the humid air around and the AC in the rooms were nice. We are at a Chinese Cafe nearby that was friendly and pretty good food. McDonald's is really close. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
$68.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Quinn - Inner City Classic Queenslander

Cairns

Just a 2-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.9 miles from Cairns Convention Center, The Quinn - Inner City Classic Queenslander features accommodations in Cairns, with a garden and a bar.

N
Noa
From
Israel
We came as a 10 people group of friend and it was a perfect house for us. Very clean and well maintained. Really comfortable beds and sofas. Easy self check in, in a great location. Includes everything you will need. Perfect for a family and for a group of friends. You can tell that the owners put a lot of effort in the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$333.86
1 night, 2 adults

Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view! Heart of Cairns

Cairns

Just a 13-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.8 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Studio room in Cairns Esplanade! Ocean view!

P
Paul
From
United States
We found everything we needed in this apartment. We met the owner and found him and his wife to be very nice and helpful. We raised concerns with Booking.com about how Booking.com failed us on another booking in Cairns but that was not for this property. We very much enjoyed our stay in this property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
$153.47
1 night, 2 adults

Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views

Cairns

Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views offers accommodations in Cairns, a 9-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 2.6 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$113.37
1 night, 2 adults

1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade

Cairns

Just a 15-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.8 miles from Cairns Convention Center, 1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade features accommodations in Cairns with a garden.

K
Kristi
From
United States
The location, the apartment and parking were great. The hosts took care of issues that came up out of their control quickly and we're very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$182.76
1 night, 2 adults

Tropical Gardens - Resort 9 Pools free parking

Cairns

Tropical Gardens - Resort 9 Pools free parking offers accommodations in Cairns, 1.6 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 1.4 miles from Cairns Regional Gallery.

Y
Yubin
From
Australia
The style is absolutely gorgeous and it got everything we need. Very cozy staying!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$146.35
1 night, 2 adults

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.

Cairns

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna. Is located in Cairns, just 3.2 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and 8.7 miles from Skyway Rainforest Cableway.

N
Nicholas
From
Australia
The location was good, able to walk around to all the major Casino's and sights. Comfortable bed, nice room and balcony. We used the gym a couple times as well as the pool, both very good. Marie the host was very good at communicating, gave me comfort that if something did go wrong or I had any questions, she would be quick to answer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$133.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Enjoy breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

From $64.80 per night

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,444 reviews

YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

From $75.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,052 reviews

Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harborside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony.

From $174.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

City Lights - Experience the Best of Cairns is located in Cairns, just a 8-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 2.6 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

Villa on Grafton

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Villa on Grafton is a recently renovated apartment in Cairns, near Cairns Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $185.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Just a 16-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 200 yards from The Cairns Civic Theater, 'Eclipse' A Poolside Family Escape in the CBD features accommodations in Cairns, with pool with a view...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Located in Cairns and within a 12-minute walk of Cairns Station, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Escape On Lake

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

A 11-minute walk from Cairns Station, Escape On Lake is located in Cairns and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

From $96.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 15-minute walk from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From $127.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

From $78.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,787 reviews

2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience!

From $146.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Just a 9-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 300 yards from Cairns Regional Gallery, In Cairns Hotel, Hidden Gem features accommodations in Cairns with a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

From $176.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Center reachable within a 10-minute walk, Little Drifter Cairns provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi...

From $124.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...

From $75.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,379 reviews

Located on the iconic Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbor, Pacific Hotel Cairns combines unbeatable views with the ultimate tropical getaway.

From $171.01 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these cheap hotels in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

<h2>Beachfront Location</h2> Belle Escapes 14 Harbor Lights in Cairns offers direct beachfront access with stunning ocean views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

<h2>Spacious Accommodations</h2> Belle Escapes - 405 Harbor Lights in Cairns offers a spacious apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom.

Cairns City Palms

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,992 reviews

Cairns City Palms self-contained suites and apartments are located 20 minutes' walk from the center of Cairns, and a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport.5-minute walk away you will find supermarkets,...

From $97.91 per night

Aspect Central

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

Ideally located just 2625 feet north of the Cairns city center, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.

From $97.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

Floriana Boutique Hotel is a recently renovated guest house in Cairns where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, free Wifi, free bikes, and garden.

From $130.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews

Guests can swim in the outdoor pool when they stay at Cairns Holiday Park. Just a 5-minute drive from the heart of Cairns, this property offers lodge-style accommodations.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,740 reviews

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

From $78.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

Located in Cairns, 2.8 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers an ATM.

From $93.99 per night

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Avg. price/night: $64.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviews
This is the ideal hostel! The location, the premises are very clean and the staff is really great! Plus the free breakfast is very good! Many thanks to Mad Monkey Village! I will come back!!!
Guest review by
mardinli
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,847 reviews
Private room with bathroom was affordable Good location, short walk to everything and short ride to the airport. Nice kitchen with balcony Some deals with local establishments available.
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Carlijn
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $99.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,333 reviews
Great location. Totally affordable price and exceeded my expectations for budget accommodation. Newly renovated so everything felt fresh and clean. Didn’t use the pool as we weren’t there long enough. Kitchen facilities were good. Aircon in each room is great.
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Alice
Travelers with friends