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The air-conditioned guest house consists of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Good location plus everything ready in property. Perfect for groups of guest or large family to stay.

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9.2
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
RSD 24,830
per night

Set in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 602 Harbour Lights offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. The property is located 5.1 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Cairns Station.

At the inn, rooms are fitted with a patio. At 602 Harbour Lights all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Perfect location, the room was very spacious and clean, also super quiet. The swimming pool and gym were also neat and we used the swimming pool a couple of times and had a black

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8.8
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
RSD 12,932
per night

Floriana Boutique Hotel offers an exceptional blend of historical charm and contemporary luxury. Established in a heritage-listed building from 1939, this boutique accommodation merges the building's original architectural elegance with modern comfort and luxury, following a thorough renovation. With only 10 meticulously designed rooms, including 2 exclusive suites, guests are treated to an intimate experience that emphasizes relaxation, premium amenities, and personalized service.

Great location! Helpful management.

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7
Good
304 reviews
Price from
RSD 12,932
per night

This small hostel offers boutique-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi, just 200 metres from Cairns Railway Station. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a BBQ area.

Ryan’s Rest Guest House Cairns is a 10-minute walk from the shops, bars and restaurants in the centre of Cairns. It is a 5-minute drive to Cairns Pier and 10 minutes to Cairns Airport.

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7.2
Good
48 reviews
Price from
RSD 11,496
per night

Nolan garden house in whitfield is located in Stratford and features a private pool and inner courtyard views. Situated 7.4 km from Cairns Station, the property features a garden. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Peaceful home with comfortable rooms for guests. Big flat screen tv in well appointed lounge room for all to share along with a nice kitchen area.

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9.4
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
RSD 10,111
per night

The spacious guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house.

Cairns Regional Gallery is 2.8 km from the guest house, while Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 5 km from Cairns Sunshine Lodge.

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Price from
RSD 31,948
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: RSD 7,903.19
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,362 reviews
    Great location, close city centre, staff were really friendly.
    Lili
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 10,733.97
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,355 reviews
    Charming building with beautiful wooden floor. Location in perfect, in the city center, you can easily walk everywhere. It is super clean and rooms are comfortable. Shared bathroom and kitchen are spotless. Pure pleasure to stay there
    Dominika
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews
    Excellent Location. Quiet street. Proximity to Cairns Central shopping and a short drive to city centre. Charming Queenslander living up to its name. Well maintained property with period features and thoughtful decor.
    Lai
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 15,447.15
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,211 reviews
    Peter was a great host and appreciated all the little extras like the mints at reception. Great amenities in the bathroom and all you could want via the Smart TV. Short walk to Woolworths, harbour for great views and exercise. Nice and quiet and will definitely be back!
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 10,733.97
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,355 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay. It's super clean and bright with great shared facilities. Peter, the owner, was very helpful and kind. Comfortable beds. The only reason I didn't put 'exceeds expectations' is because I actually didn't realise it was a guesthouse - I thought it was a hotel! Despite this, we (our family of 5) thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The shared bathrooms and kitchen were spotless. If you are looking for a quiet guesthouse or hostel that's family friendly, this is a really excellent place.
    Fiona
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 9,986.76
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,324 reviews
    We liked everything about this hostel, difficult to find a better price for value in Cairns (or even in Australia). Very good vibe, nice staff very responsive, comfortable bed in the 4 beds dormitory. Super clean at all times (even the bathroom or the kitchen). Very quiet at night which is a big +. Very central location. We had a nice dinner for a super cheap price the night we stayed. No hesitation we would come back again.
    Thomas Monsterleet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 20,117.22
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 555 reviews
    Great location within walking distance of great coffee, food, the Esplanade, the wharfs & the city centre & it had a lovely pool area. The apartment was spacious & quiet.
    Heather
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 10,733.97
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,355 reviews
    The checking was smooth. We arrived at about 10pm and the host was at the reception. The place was extremely clean. Peter was always working around the house making sure it was clean and tidy. The guest house was across the road to Cairns Central station and shopping centre. It's a boutique guest house. All the other guests were respectful and friendly.
    Dongmei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 8,621.67
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,275 reviews
    Great location. Clean hostel. Safe and secure with ekey system. Quiet and private. Cooperative staffs. Easy check in / check out.
    William Putra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 13,650.97
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,064 reviews
    The hostel was great. It's everything you want in a place to stay - good location, bar and pool, cheap drinks, clean room. The private rooms are far away enough from the club that they are quiet. I think if you are in the dorm rooms it would be pretty loud as the club stays open till 3am every night.
    Hallie
    Solo traveller

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