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Finding affordable student hotels in Cairns can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 81 hotels in Cairns and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

• 1. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

  

  Hotel rooms	84 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	341 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	1.3 mi to city centre 1.9 mi to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 509 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	24h Reception Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 2. Caravella Backpackers

  

  Hotel rooms	48 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.4 mi to city centre 2.9 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 562 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 3. The Jack Backpackers

  

  Hotel rooms	34 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	52-54 Spence Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.4 mi to city centre 0.3 mi to public transport 3.6 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 261 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 4. Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

  

  Hotel rooms	51 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	141 Sheridan Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.2 mi to city centre 3.0 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 417 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	24h Reception Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 5. Mad Monkey Central

  

  Hotel rooms	54 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	100-102 Sheridan St, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.2 mi to city centre 0.2 mi to public transport 3.4 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 208 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle 24h Reception Pool Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 6. Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

  

  Hotel rooms	21 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	93A Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.4 mi to city centre 3.2 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 66 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle 24h Reception Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 7. Tropical Queenslander

  

  Hotel rooms	58 total
  Property type	Hotel
  Address	287 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.9 mi to city centre 2.2 mi to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 102 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 8. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

  

  Hotel rooms	20 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.4 mi to city centre 0.2 mi to public transport 3.4 mi to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 104 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 9. Mumma's Hostel Cairns

  

  Hotel rooms	20 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	140 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.1 mi to city centre 3.2 mi to airport
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	N/A

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• 10. Cairns Central YHA

  

  Hotel rooms	52 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	20-26 Mcleod Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.1 mi to city centre 0.2 mi to public transport 3.5 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 348 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Business Center Pool (Free) Parking (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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