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Mumma's Hostel Cairns - Cairns
Mumma's Hostel Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.1Very Good(603)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 93+
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Dreamtime Travellers Rest - Cairns
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
Parramatta Park
8.9Very Good(1553)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 95+
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Caravella Backpackers - Cairns - Balcony
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns CBD
8.5Very Good(1975)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 96+
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Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront - Cairns
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Cairns CBD
7.9Good(1252)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 102+
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Travellers Paradise - Cairns - Patio
Travellers Paradise
Parramatta Park
8.8Very Good(1880)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 109+
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Global Backpackers Cairns - Cairns - Bedroom
Global Backpackers Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.6Very Good(1475)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 110+
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A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals - Cairns - Balcony
A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals
Cairns CBD
8.7Very Good(8)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 113+
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Travellers Oasis - Cairns
Travellers Oasis
Parramatta Park
9.2Wonderful(1420)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 122+
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Escape On Lake - Cairns - Bedroom
Escape On Lake
Cairns CBD
8.1Very Good(297)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 127+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort - Cairns - Bedroom
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.1Very Good(3105)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
S$ 127+
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Palm Royale Cairns - Cairns - Bedroom
Palm Royale Cairns
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.0Very Good(3167)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 135+
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Tropical Heritage Cairns - Cairns - Building
Tropical Heritage Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.0Very Good(1011)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
S$ 137+
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Little Drifter Cairns - Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.5Very Good(1174)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 152+
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Pacific Hotel Cairns - Cairns - Bedroom
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.0Very Good(2444)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 207+
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The Benson Hotel - Cairns - Bedroom
The Benson Hotel
Cairns CBD
8.2Very Good(1081)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 238+
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KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Cairns

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Cairns with confidence.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a budget hotel in Cairns?

The lowest prices can usually be found on Tuesday, where the average nightly price is S$ 127. The most expensive night is generally Sunday, where the average price is S$ 337.

How much is a budget hotel in Cairns for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in Cairns found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was S$ 27, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was S$ 156. The cheapest room found overall was for S$ 27.

How much is a budget hotel in Cairns for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in Cairns for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for S$ 30 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as S$ 95 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from S$ 30 per night.
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December
August
S$ 197
S$ 177
S$ 28
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 82% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Cairns budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in Cairns are cheaper in the low season, which is in December and November.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Tuesday. The most expensive night for a stay is Sunday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was S$ 186. The most expensive cost S$ 186.

FAQs about Cairns budget hotels

  • How many budget hotels are there in Cairns?

    Currently, there are around 136 budget hotels on KAYAK available for you to book.

  • What are the most popular budget hotels in Cairns?

    The most popular budget hotels among KAYAK users in the last 3 months are Cairns Gateway Resort, Koala Beach Resort Cairns and Cairns City Palms.

  • Are there any 5-star budget hotels in Cairns?

    Currently, there are no 5-star budget hotels in Cairns. However, Cairns City Palms is a highly rated 4-star budget hotel.

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