10 best hotels in Cairns City Center









- Beach
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fitness center
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Water park
- Kitchen
Excellent
662 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Express check-in/check-out
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Balcony/Terrace
- Garden
Excellent
356 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Spa
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
Exceptional
743 reviews








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- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Kitchen
Excellent
741 reviews









- Beach
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Free parking
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Family room
- Kitchen
- Luggage storage
Very good
1073 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in [24-hour]
- Kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Car park [nearby]
- Laundry
- Locker
- Non-smoking rooms
Excellent
92 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Free parking
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Yoga room
Excellent
376 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Family room
- Balcony/Terrace
- Breakfast
- Tours
- Laundry
- Taxi service
Very good
1714 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Spa
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
Excellent
1382 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Express check-in/check-out
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Family room
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
Excellent
584 reviews
Where to stay in Cairns City Center
Cairns City Center hotels & accommodations

Excellent location as next to Cairns Central Shopping center. Self contained apartments with pool access to guests. Laundry facilities and B-B-Q facilities also available. Easy walking distance to the Cairns CBD. In house entertainment good with a wide range of TV channels. Bus service available in Lake street which is 3 blocks from SCAA. Cairns taxis available at Cair...

The staffs at Jack & Newell Luxury Apartments are the BEST, i have been emailing them one month prior my booking's date to confirm on making reservations for the activities in Cairns. He has been super helpful and patience with all my questions and endless changes to the dates and activities. Since my flight arrived mid day on the first day, most activities would not b...

Located about 10 minutes drive from cairns city area, it will be best if you rent a car. Great value for money and staff are friendly and helpful. Free parking available and good tourist information centre. Small swimming pool and generally crowded. Good place to stay if you are looking for a decent place to bunk in, not recommended for romance.

Wright in the Cairns city center, just 2 blocks of the marina, we stayed in this wonderful 5*hotel for a cheap night-rate! Enjoyed the outdoor swimming pool + jacuzzi, the sauna, great room and staff! Next time in Cairns, we'll definitely stay at the Sebel

great location on the esplanade in cairns. many cafes and restaurants outside the front door.short walk to all esplanade facilities and the cairns marina. fifteen minute walk to cairns central shopping centre. hotel rooms clean with great facilities. staff very helpful with booking tours and any information you may require.

Holiday Inn Cairns is a good hotel to stay, with good location, and room is clean and tidy. Staff there is very friendly and helpful. It is within a good walking distance to the city center and harbour where you can take to cruise to Great Barrier Reef. In general, value for money

Il Palazzo Boutique is great access to Cairns city, beaches etc, Comfortable. Services, friendliness, access is great. Worth the money spent. If had more time, preferred to use the facilities more. Concern only the key for room, main entrance for premises was a concern. Security box, did not know how to use it. So, did not use it this time. Everything else was good,...

I've had the best stay at Hilton. The receptionist upgraded me to an ocean-view room (awesome!), and the room was spectacular. The view was excellent, and the breakfast selections were delicious - everything for everyone. I booked all my adventure trips just downstairs near the reception area, and I got to do all the must-do things in Cairns. I got to use the pool, alt...

It's true what everyone else has to say about Rosemary--she's an absolute delight. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always present. Oh, and patient, which is good, because somehow the combination of my Macintosh computer, my company's timecard system, and Heritage Cairns wireless service just did not like to work together. She was great about fixing me up with replaceme...

if your looking for a resort set in tropical gardens this is not for you you will need to be out of town more with spacious swimming pools ........ but if your looking for convenience to the esplanade cairns city the central mall and so so many great eateries + restaurants from Vietnamese thai indonesian Greek south American Japanese pizza burgers + it's all within...

It is an old hotel that has undergone a 'minor' renovation few years ago. It is worded similarly in their brochures and check-in letter. I still found it to be worthy of its 5 stars based on my stay in hotels in Cairns in the last few months. the rooms are clean and the staff are helpful and polite. During this stay, the only let down for me was the room service. The...

i stayed here while transferring to a next day connection flight and found it to be a great hotel. it has everything that you could want out of a hotel in cairns for a short stay. it is only a few kilometers from the main strip of the city and not far from the airport. the hotel itself has everything that you could need for a short stay. excellent food in the restauran...

A one night stay before going out to the Reef on a 4 night boat cruise, the hotel was well located to everything in Cairns city, and close to the Mike Ball Office. Taxi from airport was under $20. Hotel in easy walk to all shops and waterfront, though at opposite end of the town to the Pier where most Restaurants are. Enjoyed a meal at Dundees.

the hotel itself is connected to a plaza like its name. overall i had a great time in cairns. the hotel is mostly near everything to like from party to swimming in the seas. there are many small shops and tour offices around the hotel, and the central cairns mall is just a walking distance away. if you like checking out the great barrier reef, then cairns is the place....
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Great priced hotel in Cairns. Clean, comfy beds and friendly staff. Our room was facing the main street and it was noisy due to traffic. If you can, get a room facing the pool as its much quiet. The hotel is slightly far from the restaurants and the esplanade. Apart from the noise and the location, this is a great budget friendly hotel.

A one night stay to catch up with friends. Very quick easy checkin from friendly staff. Location was easy walking to many eating places and across the road is the famous Cairns Esplanade. Will stay there again and recommend to anyone with business in the Cairns City area.
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i'm very happy that I used Cairns city apartments as the place for my holidays in Cairns. Premium location with shopping centre across the street, walking distance to main places, and the apartment contained most of the things we needed (we were a group of 6) for a relaxed stay. The staff was very helpful as well, I would definitively go back on a future holiday

I found the location at Aspect Central very convenient, close to the Cairns Esplanade which is lovely and a very interesting walk into Cairns City . There was many eateries close by, takeaways and restaurants. The Cock and Bull great value for money very hearty meals. I would most definitly stay there again when I come back to Cairns.

I knew this from my friend, she recomend as this is so far the best hostel you can stay in cairns, so i give it a go. Yep i found out its true! I made new friends in the room, we're out and having a good time together, the staff is also helpful and friendly, they always have something happening in the bar like free drinks free pizza, ect. Only the wifi is lame, and you...

We were welcomed at check in & had someone assist my elderly mum carry her bags up the stairs. The apartment was well equipped, very clean & spacious. The pool area is lovely although a little cold! It was a bit noisy during the night but the beds were very comfortable so sleeping wasn't really a problem. It felt like a home away from home and it is a great place to ba...

great yha in cairns. the location is very good because this yha is located so close to the cairns shopping centre. also, the room is clean and soap and towels are equipped. and all staffs are quite trained. i could communicate with them comfortably. so, i was satisfied with them very much. i would like to stay this yha when i go to cairns next time.

After a bad Airbnb experience, we were lucky to snap up an apartment at NC. Spacious, clean, well taken care of. We had a great stay. Lovely walk into town (15 mins) and great pool. We stayed at 3 different places while in Cairns and this was our favourite. Wish we'd booked our whole stay here. Would definitely return.
Cheap places to stay in Cairns City Center

We needed simple accommodation close to town and Cairns City Backpackers was just what we needed. It is a no-frills place with basic rooms and has a nice ambience with friendly staff. There are 3 kitchens to prepare your own meals if you not wish to eat in town and a small pool in the backyard if you want to have a quick dip. The location is within walking distance to ...

This is a great hostel, one of the best I've seen in Australia. Really comfortable (real beds!), super clean, friendly and breakfast (with good coffee!) which enables you to meet more easily the people. A really good hostel, especially for travelers who travel alone.

I knew this from my friend, she recomend as this is so far the best hostel you can stay in cairns, so i give it a go. Yep i found out its true! I made new friends in the room, we're out and having a good time together, the staff is also helpful and friendly, they always have something happening in the bar like free drinks free pizza, ect. Only the wifi is lame, and you...

I have been here for two night on my holiday, and I wanted to stay more! The room was very clean and everything is brand new. The best location and viewing in the city, I could watch whatever I want on Netflix for free. They provided free breakfast from 7am to 9am, and when I got home I did not have to pay for Uber fare!! The staffs are really friendly, especailly than...

Probably the best hostel I’ve stayed at during my travel around Australia. Everything is perfect, the facilities, the people, the location, the rules, the staff etc. Honestly, you won’t be disappointed if you stay at the reef :) I’ve been there for couple of weeks already and don’t wanna move to a share house !

Wasnt so sure about staying at a backpackers, but the accommodation was great, clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Was great to meet so many different people from different countries and swap stories. Waterfront backpackers is the place to be in Cairns, great location on the esplanade right across from the lagoon and everything so close at hand.. beds comfy and a...

great yha in cairns. the location is very good because this yha is located so close to the cairns shopping centre. also, the room is clean and soap and towels are equipped. and all staffs are quite trained. i could communicate with them comfortably. so, i was satisfied with them very much. i would like to stay this yha when i go to cairns next time.

The rooms are quite nice, large, and clean equipped with a closet, lockers, kitchen, balcony, and own bathroom! It’s on the same street as Gilligan’s and is only a 6-8 minute walk to the esplanade and lagoon! Honestly, it is next to everything you need in Cairns city! It’s def not a party hostel, but it’s great if you are already traveling with a group then just he...

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Asylum Cairns. Though slightly out of the city (10 min walk to Esplanade), I found the peace of the hostel to my liking. The room was big and spacy, and loved their kitchen. As the fan in my room wasn't working, I was moved to an AIRCON room for free and I was grateful for that. However the best thing about this hostel has to be their st...

We live in Cairns Area but we had Christmas dinner so we booked this Backpacker to sleep one night and literally I can understand why these guys got the 9.1 average points!! Very clean and quiet comparing to other back packers. Loved it. Definitely will come back :)

Travelling solo for a live aboard diving trip, had to stopover at Cairns for three nights. So, I wasn't looking for anything fancy. Just a shower, a clean bed, maybe a kitchen to cook, and as cheap as possible. Geckos' at the backside of Cairns Central where there's Coles and a mall. A bit far from CBD where all the shops and restaurants reside. You need to walk quit...

We stayed in private rooms with shared toilets in 3 top-rated hotels across Cairns, Port Douglas and Daintree but found Dreamtime to be the best. Location: Right opposite Dreamtime is a pedestrian walkway that takes you to Cairns Central mall. The esplanade is 10 mins walking distance from there. There is plenty of parking available around Dreamtime. Staff: The staff...

I stayed one night after a flight in and before heading out to a boat tour on the Great Barrier Reef. I never met the property manager, but I was able to receive the key after reading my e-mail and check-in anyway. The facilities are basic--everything you need to cook is there in the common room/kitchen. The wifi worked well, and the shared toilet/shower was clean. The...

I found the location at Aspect Central very convenient, close to the Cairns Esplanade which is lovely and a very interesting walk into Cairns City . There was many eateries close by, takeaways and restaurants. The Cock and Bull great value for money very hearty meals. I would most definitly stay there again when I come back to Cairns.

YAL is a great hotel but we were surprised to hear they don't take reservation after 7. They said Agora is sending clients ignoring that rule which is not acceptable and even after warnings. It is a great hotel with wonderfully friendly and helpful staff and Agoda should respect their hours not to put them in troublesome situations. Agora needs to respect the hotel...

It would be a perfect choice if u want a quiet n relexed accommodation, they hv no party. Kitchen n toilets are very clean! Wifi is free! It takes u 5 mins to walk to the city central. 20-25 mins to walk to the pier. Met nice ppl here! Highly recommended :)

It's true what everyone else has to say about Rosemary--she's an absolute delight. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always present. Oh, and patient, which is good, because somehow the combination of my Macintosh computer, my company's timecard system, and Heritage Cairns wireless service just did not like to work together. She was great about fixing me up with replaceme...

Very smooth check-in, nice and clean room and bathroom. 15-20 walk from Cairns center. Simple self-help breakfast. Kitchen available for guests. Low points: - room service finishes around 10am: if you're still in your room by that time, it won't be cleaned that day - The person at the reception is cold. Made me feel like a kid in front of a strict teacher.
4-star hotels in Cairns City Center

Excellent location as next to Cairns Central Shopping center. Self contained apartments with pool access to guests. Laundry facilities and B-B-Q facilities also available. Easy walking distance to the Cairns CBD. In house entertainment good with a wide range of TV channels. Bus service available in Lake street which is 3 blocks from SCAA. Cairns taxis available at Cair...

stay was pleasant but with no Wifi in the rooms and a fee to use it seems a little out dated but also the norm in Cairns. The location is not in the center of town as other comments read it is about a $15 cab ride to center of town. Seemed to have nice services for families but as younger people looking for a cheap place to party I would suggest another hotel. Great st...

great location on the esplanade in cairns. many cafes and restaurants outside the front door.short walk to all esplanade facilities and the cairns marina. fifteen minute walk to cairns central shopping centre. hotel rooms clean with great facilities. staff very helpful with booking tours and any information you may require.

Holiday Inn Cairns is a good hotel to stay, with good location, and room is clean and tidy. Staff there is very friendly and helpful. It is within a good walking distance to the city center and harbour where you can take to cruise to Great Barrier Reef. In general, value for money

if your looking for a resort set in tropical gardens this is not for you you will need to be out of town more with spacious swimming pools ........ but if your looking for convenience to the esplanade cairns city the central mall and so so many great eateries + restaurants from Vietnamese thai indonesian Greek south American Japanese pizza burgers + it's all within...

i stayed here while transferring to a next day connection flight and found it to be a great hotel. it has everything that you could want out of a hotel in cairns for a short stay. it is only a few kilometers from the main strip of the city and not far from the airport. the hotel itself has everything that you could need for a short stay. excellent food in the restauran...

A one night stay before going out to the Reef on a 4 night boat cruise, the hotel was well located to everything in Cairns city, and close to the Mike Ball Office. Taxi from airport was under $20. Hotel in easy walk to all shops and waterfront, though at opposite end of the town to the Pier where most Restaurants are. Enjoyed a meal at Dundees.
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Great priced hotel in Cairns. Clean, comfy beds and friendly staff. Our room was facing the main street and it was noisy due to traffic. If you can, get a room facing the pool as its much quiet. The hotel is slightly far from the restaurants and the esplanade. Apart from the noise and the location, this is a great budget friendly hotel.

A one night stay to catch up with friends. Very quick easy checkin from friendly staff. Location was easy walking to many eating places and across the road is the famous Cairns Esplanade. Will stay there again and recommend to anyone with business in the Cairns City area.

Aquarius Apartments are in a prime location close to the restaurants, bars and the Lagoon. We didn't have a car whilst in Cairns and certainly didn't need one. The apartments are spacious with great internal facilities. Perfect for families with 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms together with laundry, great kitchen, spacious living room and a great balcony with awes...

The friendliest, most helpful hosts I’ve ever experienced. They are extremely kind and eager for you to have the best possible visit to Cairns! City Terraces is beautiful and spotlessly clean. The pool and barbecue areas were also great to use. There is easy secure car parking if needed and bikes that guests can use. There is also recycling available - a welcome change...

The Discovery Retreat was clean and comfortable and had a nice, if small, swimming pool. The staff were extremely helpful providing a map of Cairns and directions to the food markets on the Esplanade which was only a short walk away. It represented very good value for money and I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone for their stay in Cairns.

Stayed at the hotel over the week end & had a great time ! The first impression that strikes me was how spacious the room is. THe room area must be about 18 feet X 24 feet. The room is well designed too - complete with a small kitchen, dish washing machine, microwave, stove and all the needed cutlery and utensil. There is also washing machine, dryer, iron & ironing...

We were greeted with a warm welcome and staff couldn't be more helpful when we found our campervan wouldn't fit in the undercover parking, with that problem solved we entered our room to find an absolute gem!! All the facilities one could wish for and with a great balcony to sit back, have a refreshing drink and watch the passers by. With Cairns Central right across th...

Our family enjoyed a lovely stay at Coral Towers Holiday Apartment! The Apartment was clean, beautiful furnished and spacious. We have fantastic view of the Ocean and just cross the road, there was the park along the sea side. We enjoyed lovely walk after dinner. Sandy at the reception has been very helpful and provided useful information for us to plan our 2-day holid...

Travelling solo for a live aboard diving trip, had to stopover at Cairns for three nights. So, I wasn't looking for anything fancy. Just a shower, a clean bed, maybe a kitchen to cook, and as cheap as possible. Geckos' at the backside of Cairns Central where there's Coles and a mall. A bit far from CBD where all the shops and restaurants reside. You need to walk quit...

While the apartment is not located in the city of Cairns itself, it is still close to the city. It takes about 10 minutes drive to the city centre and is still within walking distance from the Esplanade. There are new fittings in the room, giving it a more modern and clean look. The staff at the hotel is friendly. Would definitely return!

I will strongly recommend to others and I will definitely visit koala again on my next holiday to cairns. Accommodatuon itself and furniture is a bit old but still working great and the best part is cleaness. About 20mins walks to Lagoon and all the restaurants.. so it will suit you if you looking for quiet place to stay.
Luxury hotels in Cairns City Center

Wright in the Cairns city center, just 2 blocks of the marina, we stayed in this wonderful 5*hotel for a cheap night-rate! Enjoyed the outdoor swimming pool + jacuzzi, the sauna, great room and staff! Next time in Cairns, we'll definitely stay at the Sebel

I've had the best stay at Hilton. The receptionist upgraded me to an ocean-view room (awesome!), and the room was spectacular. The view was excellent, and the breakfast selections were delicious - everything for everyone. I booked all my adventure trips just downstairs near the reception area, and I got to do all the must-do things in Cairns. I got to use the pool, alt...

It is an old hotel that has undergone a 'minor' renovation few years ago. It is worded similarly in their brochures and check-in letter. I still found it to be worthy of its 5 stars based on my stay in hotels in Cairns in the last few months. the rooms are clean and the staff are helpful and polite. During this stay, the only let down for me was the room service. The...

We live in Cairns Area but we had Christmas dinner so we booked this Backpacker to sleep one night and literally I can understand why these guys got the 9.1 average points!! Very clean and quiet comparing to other back packers. Loved it. Definitely will come back :)

Fantastic location right on the esplanade located just around the corner from the restaurant and cafe strip. Apartment is quite large with a large living area in open style living layout. Large master bedroom with ensuite complete with large bath. The Balcony looked right onto the esplanade, although in Cairns that is not the best looking esplande or strand around as i...
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Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Cairns City Center?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Cairns City Center is USD 62. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Cairns City Center is USD 127. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Cairns City Center is USD 164.
What's the average price of a hotel in Cairns City Center this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Cairns City Center this weekend is USD 64. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Cairns City Center this weekend is USD 121. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Cairns City Center this weekend is USD 164.
What's the average price of a hotel in Cairns City Center tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Cairns City Center tonight is USD 65. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Cairns City Center tonight is USD 129. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Cairns City Center tonight is USD 177.
What are the best hotels in Cairns City Center near Esplanade Boardwalk?
Verified travelers to Cairns City Center who stayed near Esplanade Boardwalk have given top reviews to Savannah House, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals and YAL Cairns.
What are the best hotels in Cairns City Center near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon?
Verified travelers to Cairns City Center who stayed near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon have given top reviews to Savannah House, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals and YAL Cairns.
What are the best hotels in Cairns City Center near Cairns Botanic Gardens?
Verified travelers to Cairns City Center who stayed near Cairns Botanic Gardens have given top reviews to Savannah House, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals and YAL Cairns.
What are the most popular hotels in Cairns City Center?
Some of our most popular hotels in Cairns City Center are Global Backpackers Cairns, Little Drifter Cairns and DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns.
What are the best hotels in Cairns City Center for couples?
Hotels in Cairns City Center that are highly rated by couples include Hides Hotel Cairns, Global Backpackers Cairns and Bohemia Resort Cairns.
What are the best hotels in Cairns City Center for families?
Hotels in Cairns City Center that are highly rated by families include Hides Hotel Cairns, Global Backpackers Cairns and Bohemia Resort Cairns.
What hotels in Cairns City Center have the best views?
Verified travelers to Cairns City Center have given top reviews for the views at Waters Edge Apartments, Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments and Cairns Aquarius Apartments.
What hotels in Cairns City Center have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Cairns City Center have given top reviews for the breakfast at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront, Globetrotters International Hostel and Bounce Cairns.
