Top Hostels in Mareeba Shire in 2026

A small outdoor market stall with colorful flags, a sign for 'Kuranda Bubble Tea', and a display of woven textiles.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend

In two weeks

In one month

In two months

Our top choices for Mareeba Shire hostels

1. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Andrea

Rp2.857.999 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

2. The Espy Hostel

Cairns Central Business District

Jennifer Ann

Rp1.348.598 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

3. YHA Cairns Central

Cairns Central Business District

Ryoichi

Rp1.309.694 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

4. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

Yungaburra

Fiona

Rp682.885 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

5. Little Drifter Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Frederick

Rp2.277.510 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Parramatta Park

ROBERT

Rp885.221 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

7. Caravella Backpackers

Cairns Central Business District

Jason

Rp1.454.292 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

8. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Parramatta Park

David

Rp2.357.223 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

9. Mossman Exchange & Backpacker Resort

Mossman

10. Dougies Backpackers

Port Douglas

Kaidan

Single Room with Accessible Bathroom - Ground Floor | Shared kitchen facilities | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

11. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Parramatta Park

12. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

Parramatta Park

Raffaella

13. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

Parramatta Park

Conrad

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

14. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Cairns North

Anna

15. Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Terrence

16. Global Backpackers Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Anonymous traveller

17. Travellers Oasis - Hostel

Parramatta Park

Rob

18. Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

Parramatta Park

Anonymous traveller

19. Nomads Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

Spaceus

20. Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Cairns Central Business District

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Top Mareeba Shire Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Good price close to esplanade."

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our stay at the Hilton Cairns. Perfect location. We stayed on the 8th floor we water views, which gave us access to a seperate room offering a small Buffet breakfast every morning and canapés, beer and wine in the evening. Absolutely loved this option as the dinning room downstairs is full and the food, drinks and a Harpist on the Saturday was a lovely touch. Comfy bed was a big bonus too."

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The bathrooms could be modernised however in saying that the rooms were wonderful and clean, well equipped. The staff were always friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We had a clean and refresh of towels and cleaning products like laundry powder and dishwashing liquid midway through our stay (despite only staying 6 days) which was extremely helpful and nice. The hotel itself is situated in a great location; walking distance to the pier, night markets, lagoon, casino, countless restaurants and shops."

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel and staff were nice. Location was about 30 mins walking from the pier and 8 min drive from airport. This meant it was a relatively quiet area (sometimes planes overhead). Pluses: a shuttle runs to the center 4 times a day, (unheated) pool on site, and free parking lot off street Negatives: only one outlet in the entire room (under a table). Mattress was a little lumpy and bathrooms a little dated - but not terrible."

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Shangri-La Cairns, and while the hotel itself is in an excellent location and is both beautiful and comfortable, what truly made the experience exceptional was the outstanding service from the staff. From the moment we arrived, the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Every interaction was warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful, and it was clear that nothing was too much trouble. The staff’s friendliness and care consistently elevated our stay and made everything feel effortless and well looked after. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the 5pm canapés, which were a lovely touch to start and end each day. Our room was clean, comfortable, and relaxing, but it was the exceptional service that truly defined our experience. Overall, it was a genuinely memorable stay, made special by the incredible staff, and we would happily return."

Find out more about Mareeba Shire

Mareeba Shire Hostels information

Number of reviews	1,051
Accommodation	24 Hostels
Lowest Price	Rp682.885
Highest Price	Rp2.857.999

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

More ways to book

Book Hostels in Mareeba Shire on Expedia.com.au

Room 1

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Our top choices for Mareeba Shire hostels

1. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2. The Espy Hostel

3. YHA Cairns Central

4. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

5. Little Drifter Cairns

6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

7. Caravella Backpackers

8. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

9. Mossman Exchange & Backpacker Resort

10. Dougies Backpackers

11. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

12. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St

13. Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Pembroke St

14. Summer House Backpackers Cairns

15. Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

16. Global Backpackers Cairns

17. Travellers Oasis - Hostel

18. Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

19. Nomads Esplanade

20. Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Top Mareeba Shire Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Hilton Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Find out more about Mareeba Shire

Mareeba Shire Hostels information

Explore a world of travel with Expedia