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If you are planning a trip to Cairns with your group and are looking for accommodation near the center, the choice of the hotel is crucial. However, it turns out that it's not always easy to find group accommodations that not only offer comfortable lodging but are also in close proximity to the city center. After thorough examination of 81 hotels in Cairns, we present to you the top 10 group hotels that are ideal for your trip. These not only offer a pleasant stay but also the convenience of being close to the main attractions and activities in the city center.

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	2.1 km to city centre 3.1 km to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 509 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Parking 24h Reception Pool (Free)
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable Large capacity (84 rooms)

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• 2. Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

  

  Hotel rooms	51 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	141 Sheridan Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.3 km to city centre 4.8 km 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 €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable Large capacity (51 rooms)

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• 3. Mad Monkey Central

  

  Hotel rooms	54 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	100-102 Sheridan St, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.3 km to city centre 0.4 km to public transport 5.4 km 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 €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable Large capacity (54 rooms)

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• 4. Caravella Backpackers

  

  Hotel rooms	48 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.6 km to city centre 4.6 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 562 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Airport Shuttle Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 5. The Jack Backpackers

  

  Hotel rooms	34 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	52-54 Spence Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.7 km to city centre 0.5 km to public transport 5.8 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 261 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Parking Airport Shuttle
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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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	0.6 km to city centre 5.7 km 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 €35/night)
  Benefits	Large capacity (120 rooms) Very affordable

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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 km to city centre 5.4 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 409 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	24h Reception Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 8. Mumma's Hostel Cairns

  

  Hotel rooms	20 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	140 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.2 km to city centre 5.2 km to airport
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Parking Airport Shuttle Pool (Free)
  Price category	N/A

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• 9. Cairns Central YHA

  

  Hotel rooms	52 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	20-26 Mcleod Street, 4870 Cairns, Cairns - Google Maps
  Location	0.2 km to city centre 0.3 km to public transport 5.7 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 348 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Business Center Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable 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	0.5 km to city centre 0.1 km to public transport 5.6 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 882 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities	Pool (Free) Parking (Free)
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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