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Hotels & hostels in Cairns

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53 hotels · 16 hostels · 8 apartments · 2 guest houses · 8 motels

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Places to stay in Cairns

87 places

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Staying in Cairns, answered

Can I book a hotel in Cairns on What's On?

Not here: What's On doesn't sell rooms or take payment. Pick your dates and who's coming, and each Check prices button opens Booking.com, Hostelworld, Agoda, Trip.com or Vrbo with them filled in, where you see the live price and book. FreeGuides may earn a commission when you do, at no extra cost to you.

Why are there no prices on this page?

Room prices change by the minute and depend on your dates, so we send you to the partner’s live price for your search rather than show one that may be out of date. Price, availability and booking are always confirmed on the partner’s site.

Where does the list come from, and how is it ordered?

The rest are 87 hotels, hostels, guest houses and apartments mapped on OpenStreetMap within about 7 km of the centre of Cairns. Recommended order puts places with fuller details (star rating, website, address) and those nearer the centre first: nobody pays to be higher. OpenStreetMap can miss places or list ones that have changed, so check the details on the booking site.

Where do most places to stay in Cairns cluster?

63 of the places listed here are within 1.5 km of the centre of Cairns. Many of the rest are in Cairns City and Cairns North. Sort by distance from the centre to see the closest first, and use Map on any place to see exactly where it is.

Are there hostels in Cairns?

Yes: 16 on this list. Tap Hostels to see only them; Check prices on a hostel opens Cairns's hostels on Hostelworld, where you choose dates, dorm beds or private rooms.

Can I rent an apartment in Cairns?

Yes. Tap Apartments for the apartment buildings on this list, or open Vrbo from the top of the page for holiday rentals across Cairns for your dates.