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Our top choices for Portsmith hostels

1. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
YHA Cairns Central

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$180
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns

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$214
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

4. 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
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

5. 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$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Espy Hostel

6. 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$170
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

7. 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
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
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Portsmith Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,072
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$70
Highest Price
AU$212

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. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this holiday park.
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 Palm Cove Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Muddy's Playground and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland. Cultural attractions include Tanks Arts Centre, Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns 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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