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Featured Hostels in Portsmith

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 46 reviews
"Great hostal"
The Espy Hostel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 380 reviews
"My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location is perfect for anything you would wanna do in town and the price was right for sure. "
The price is AU$166
per night
12 June - 13 June
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
The Village Cairns - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 137 reviews
"Central"
The price is AU$106
per night
24 June - 25 June
The Village Cairns - Hostel
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YHA Cairns Central
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 154 reviews
"Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking "
The price is AU$99
per night
9 June - 10 June
YHA Cairns Central
Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 132 reviews
"Hi, Room was spacious and air-conditioned rooms. Location is so close to town and waterfront. Could use TLC in the grounds, been a tough few years. Pool was good. I would go back ,is heavily booked. "
The price is AU$120
per night
18 June - 19 June
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, 34 reviews
"Helpful, happy staff. Ill be back."
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, 98 reviews
"Everthing was GREAT."
The price is AU$192
per night
27 June - 28 June
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 42 reviews
"Friendly, accommodating & helpful staff."
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2 reviews
"It was a shame that one washing machine was broken."
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
2.0 star property
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2 reviews
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Global Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 29 reviews
"Walking distance to most places. Super clean. Excellent room. Comfortable bed. Had a queen room with it’s own shower. Would recommend and would absolutely stay there again. "
Global Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, 154 reviews
"Hostel was closed. Had been closed for 2 months. No contact from Nomads or Expedia to tell us this. This is the last time I book accommodation with Expedia."
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 51 reviews
"Great staff, wonderful location, and very nice accommodation."
Travellers Oasis - Hostel
Cairns Girls Hostel
1.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 12 reviews
"I liked that it was girls only. Clean, friendly and perfect location."
Cairns Girls Hostel
Asylum Cairns Hostel
1.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, 3 reviews
"空港からの無料の送迎バスが出ていたので良かったです。 ツアーの予約もしていただき助かりました。 キッチンも広くて良かったです。"
Asylum Cairns Hostel
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 67 reviews
"Staff very great, place with comfortable, youg people, all perfect even if we could hear other couple in bedrooms around us.."
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
Lazy Duck Hostel
2.0 star property
6.2 out of 10, 24 reviews
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"
Lazy Duck Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
1.0 star property
5.4 out of 10, 42 reviews
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen. "
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Nomads Esplanade
2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, 17 reviews
"When we got there we found out the hotel didnt exist anymore. After a bit of exploring we found where we were booked, and it was crummy to say the least"
Nomads Esplanade
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Other property types in Portsmith

Mantra Trilogy
4.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, 1,138 reviews
"Good size pool. Very tidy well maintained gardens"
The price is AU$229
per night
28 June - 29 June
Mantra Trilogy
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 660 reviews
"This property & staff are always amazing"
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,439 reviews
"its good services clean places "
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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Portsmith Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,403
Accommodation
22 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$99
Highest Price
AU$192

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Portsmith?
You might like the room rates at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which has positive reviews from our customers: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns - 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from the heart of Portsmith. Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Portsmith?
Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Portsmith are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 278 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Portsmith?
In general, Portsmith is known for its: beaches and sports. Major attractions include Cairns Esplanade. Get out into nature with places such as Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Crystal Cascades. Cultural attractions include Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Portsmith while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Portsmith in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from the city centre.

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