Cairns - ideal accommodations for school trips
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Selecting the right accommodations is a key part of planning school trips to Cairns. You need places that are both safe and educational for students. After an in-depth review of 81 accommodations in Cairns, we have identified the top 10 for school trips that offer a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment.

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

    Building hotel 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)
  • 2. Caravella Backpackers

    Building hotel 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)
  • 3. The Jack Backpackers

    Building hotel 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

    Building hotel 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)
  • 5. Mad Monkey Central

    Building hotel 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)
  • 6. Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

    Building hotel Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
    Hotel rooms 120 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address 57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.4 mi to city centre
    • 3.5 mi to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    1.19 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £30/night)
  • 7. ibis Styles Cairns

    Building hotel ibis Styles Cairns
    Hotel rooms 75 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 15 Florence Street (Corner of Florence and Lake Streets), 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 mi to city centre
    • 3.2 mi to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    941 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Business Center
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category £ (up to £30/night)
  • 8. Castaways Backpackers Cairns

    Building hotel Castaways Backpackers Cairns
    Hotel rooms 24 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address 207 Sheridan Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 mi to city centre
    • 2.6 mi to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    307 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £30/night)
  • 9. Cairns Central YHA

    Building hotel 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)
  • 10. Dreamtime Travellers Rest

    Building hotel Dreamtime Travellers Rest
    Hotel rooms 24 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address 189 Bunda street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.3 mi to city centre
    • 0.1 mi to public transport
    • 3.5 mi to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    882 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £30/night)
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