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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

  

  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	Parking 24h Reception Pool (Free)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)
  Benefits	Large capacity (84 rooms)

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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)
  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	Parking Airport Shuttle
  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)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)
  Benefits	Large capacity (51 rooms)

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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)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)
  Benefits	Large capacity (54 rooms)

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• 6. 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)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)
  Benefits	Large capacity (120 rooms)

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• 7. Bounce Cairns

  

  Hotel rooms	35 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	117 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.1 mi to city centre 3.4 mi to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 409 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	24h Reception Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 8. MiHaven Student Living - Student Accommodation

  

  Hotel rooms	42 total
  Property type	Holiday Home
  Address	4 Pemboke Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.6 mi to city centre 0.7 mi to public transport 3.0 mi to airport
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Parking
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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• 9. YHA Cairns Central

  

  Hotel rooms	52 total (200 beds)
  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 - £5.00 Bus parking:  No
  Amenities	Parking Pool (Free) Conference Rooms
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)
  Benefits	Large capacity (52 rooms)

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• 10. 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)
  Price category	£ (up to £30/night)

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