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Featured Hostels in Great Barrier Reef and around

Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Aerial view

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"One of the more smaller hostels that I have stayed in but was really really nice clean tidy and in a good location if driving and have a car. "
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Bounce Magnetic Island
Outdoor dining

Bounce Magnetic Island

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (58)
"great place"
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Bounce Magnetic Island
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Deluxe Double Room

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (52)
"Small property, great atmosphere, beautiful area, awesome host."
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Gazebo

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"Great hosts"
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
On the beach

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62)
"Bathroom and wifi not great but beautiful spot"
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Front of property

Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (148)
"The best hostel of Townsville "
The price is €34
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Avenues Xchange
Outdoor pool

Avenues Xchange

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (27)
"Very relaxing and comfortable stay. The management were always ready to help with anything."
The price is €50
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Avenues Xchange
Dougies Backpackers
Outdoor pool

Dougies Backpackers

1.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16)
"cool place, spread out and well set up. friendly staff, good mix of guests. not far from the centre of town, easily walkable although I did not. will stay again for sure "
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Dougies Backpackers
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (420)
"Loved it, was the last 2 nights of our 4 weeks trip that we started in Melbourne, would definitely stay here again if I visit cairns again "
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

YHA Cairns Central

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (193)
"Very friendly and comfortable!"
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
YHA Cairns Central
Little Drifter Cairns
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (180)
"Absolutely lovely environment"
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Cool Bananas Backpackers
Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room

Cool Bananas Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"I had a great time here and the place had a good atmosphere. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and I feel like they always wanted to help. The hostel offers a free shuttle bus which was good too considering how late we arrived on the Greyhound. The room itself was nice, pretty basic but for the low price paid this was expected. The beds were comfy and the rooms and bathrooms were clean. They have a kitchen and a nice outdoor area where you can eat so there's plenty of space. They do...
Cool Bananas Backpackers
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Exterior

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98)
"Clean and friendly accommodation across the road from the station "
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Caravella Backpackers
Exterior

Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142)
"Loved my stay at Caravellas. Really great location on the Esplanade. Very friendly. Staff were great. Highly recommend "
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Terrace/patio

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (29)
"Great staff."
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Gladstone Backpackers
Outdoor pool

Gladstone Backpackers

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (22)
"Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️"
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Gladstone Backpackers
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

The Espy Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"It was a quiet and comfortable environment"
The Espy Hostel
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice, comfortable and clean room and property in a very good location. Amazing views."
MERCEDES 4-night trip
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Crystalbrook Riley