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28 Aug - 30 Aug
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Mareeba hostels

Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom

1. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 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$52
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool

2. 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, (453 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Terrace/patio

3. 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$176
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

5. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
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, (91 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

7. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (156 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Exterior

8. 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)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
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Top Mareeba Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay! Property is very clean. Bathrooms have been redone."
KYLIE 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Oceanfront Cairns

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Mareeba Hostels information

Number of reviews
848
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$52
Highest Price
AU$212

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Mareeba?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which has good reviews from our customers: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns - 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from the heart of Mareeba. Located within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Guests can enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a lift at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Mareeba?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually December and November, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in Mareeba are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 229 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Mareeba?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to discover the area around Mareeba. Get out into nature with places such as Davies Creek National Park, Bare Hill Conservation Park and Dinden National Park. Cultural attractions include Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Mareeba Heritage Museum & Tourist Information Centre and The Beck Museum. Additional attractions include Mareeba Golf Club, de Brueys Boutique Wines and MakoTrac International Racetrack.
What's the best way to get to and around Mareeba while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Mareeba on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), located 22.5 mi (36.3 km) from the city centre. Once you're on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. If you're hoping to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Mareeba Station to hop on a train.

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