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Featured Hostels in Great Barrier Reef

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (420)
"Loved it, was the last 2 nights of our 4 weeks trip that we started in Melbourne, would definitely stay here again if I visit cairns again "
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (195)
"Clean, nice green area to share and good parking."
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Avenues Xchange
Outdoor pool

Avenues Xchange

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (31)
"Smooth check in and check out!"
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Avenues Xchange
Little Drifter Cairns
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (180)
"Absolutely lovely environment"
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Little Drifter Cairns
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Gazebo

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Great hosts"
The price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Front of property

Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (148)
"The best hostel of Townsville "
The price is AU$69
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Bounce Magnetic Island
Outdoor dining

Bounce Magnetic Island

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (58)
"great place"
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Bounce Magnetic Island
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Exterior

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Clean and friendly accommodation across the road from the station "
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

The Espy Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"It was a quiet and comfortable environment"
The Espy Hostel
Gladstone Backpackers
Outdoor pool

Gladstone Backpackers

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (22)
"Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️"
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Gladstone Backpackers
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Aerial view

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"One of the more smaller hostels that I have stayed in but was really really nice clean tidy and in a good location if driving and have a car. "
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
Pool

MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"It was a shame that one washing machine was broken."
MiHaven Shared Living - Pembroke St
Caravella Backpackers
Exterior

Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143)
"Loved my stay at Caravellas. Really great location on the Esplanade. Very friendly. Staff were great. Highly recommend "
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor pool

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (38)
"Good location , easy to get around "
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
Exterior

MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Günstig, leichter Check-in und Check-out, gute Kommunikation. Gute Ausstattung."
MiHaven Shared Living - Gatton St
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Balcony

MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
MiHaven Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
Dougies Backpackers
Outdoor pool

Dougies Backpackers

1.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16)
"cool place, spread out and well set up. friendly staff, good mix of guests. not far from the centre of town, easily walkable although I did not. will stay again for sure "
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Dougies Backpackers
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Terrace/patio

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (29)
"Great staff."
The price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Nomads Esplanade
Outdoor pool

Nomads Esplanade

2.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (17)
"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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26 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$63
Highest Price
AU$250

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