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Our top choices for Cape York Peninsula hostels

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1. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (44 reviews)
"Good location , easy to get around "
Australia
Chen
The price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
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 AU$158
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 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 AU$202
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (228 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
YHA Cairns Central
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 AU$115
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Free WiFi, bed sheets

6. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Espy Hostel
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)
"Excellent "
Australia
Melissa
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 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, (115 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 AU$57
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
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Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent
"New to Cairns and visiting for the first time. This has been such a great experience. Lovely and friendly staff,Beautiful accommodation and facilities. Close to everything I needed. Definitely coming back."
Miriam 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Crystalbrook Bailey

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Cape York Peninsula Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,141
Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$57
Highest Price
AU$202