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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

1. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is SAR 409
SAR 453 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Little Drifter Cairns

2. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is SAR 323
SAR 355 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sep - 17 Sep
Bounce Magnetic Island

3. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (453 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is SAR 502
SAR 557 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sep - 17 Sep
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

4. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (234 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is SAR 247
SAR 271 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
YHA Cairns Central

5. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, the room was clean, and belongings or property were managed well . "
Australia
william
The price is SAR 295
SAR 325 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (46 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is SAR 188
SAR 188 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

7. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is SAR 114
SAR 127 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

8. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (92 reviews)
"The service when I first got to the property was amazing, plus when I was leaving it was outstanding service from Bailey. Our room clean android Q"
Australia
Pamula
The price is SAR 170
SAR 189 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Avenues Xchange

9. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is SAR 237
SAR 263 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
The Espy Hostel

10. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is SAR 753
SAR 834 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

11. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (156 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is SAR 281
SAR 309 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sep - 11 Sep
Caravella Backpackers

12. Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is SAR 248
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

13. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
The price is SAR 398
SAR 441 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

14. Beach accommodation shared facility

Beach accommodation shared facility
1.0 star property
Emu Park
The price is SAR 208
SAR 230 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Beach accommodation shared facility
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