65Spot Score
Travellers Oasis
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Relaxed hostel with simple dorms & private rooms, plus free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool & a BBQ area.
4.7(514)· GoogleView details →
Cairns City, Cairns
Best Where to Stay in Cairns City
Looking for the best where to stay in Cairns City? We've gathered 30 standout spots in this corner of Cairns, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Cairns City has its own character, and the where to stay here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Cairns's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
30 spots in Cairns City
64Spot Score
Crystalbrook Riley
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Crystalbrook Riley is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 3088 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.4(3,088)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Crystalbrook Flynn
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Crystalbrook Flynn is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1089 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.5(1,089)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Pullman Cairns International
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Pullman Cairns International is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 2490 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.3(2,490)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Modern rooms & suites with balconies, as well as a seafront restaurant, a gym & an outdoor pool.
4.3(2,967)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Crystalbrook Bailey
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Casual hotel offering regular art exhibitions & events, plus dining & a rooftop terrace with a pool.
4.4(998)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Hilton Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Relaxed hotel featuring an outdoor pool & 2 restaurants, as well as a gym & water views.
4.2(2,380)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Mumma’s Hostel Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
A friendly Cairns backpacker hostel with dorms, private rooms, breakfast, a pool, kitchen and a Netflix movie room.
4.5(422)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Polished lodging featuring an outdoor pool, tropical gardens & a Mediterranean restaurant.
4.2(1,780)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Streamlined quarters with balconies in a casual hotel offering an outdoor pool and sea views.
4.2(679)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Coral Tree Inn
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Colourful rooms & suites with balconies in a casual hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a lounge.
4.1(848)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Oaks Cairns Hotel
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Casual, contemporary rooms in a polished hotel offering a hip rooftop restaurant/bar with sea views.
4.2(381)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Contemporary property offering free Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop pool & a Brazilian restaurant.
4.0(1,144)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Wanna Stay Hostel
Where to Stay · Cairns City
A social backpacker hostel with dorms, private rooms, shared facilities, media rooms and free weekly events in the Cairns area.
4.5(107)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Bright quarters, some with sea views, in a casual hotel offering 2 outdoor pools, tennis & dining.
3.9(2,571)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Cairns Central Plaza
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Airy quarters, some with sea views, in a contemporary apartment hotel with a cafe & a rooftop pool.
4.1(412)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Mantra Esplanade Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Mantra Esplanade Cairns is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 767 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.0(767)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Park Regis City Quays, Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Informal hotel with a rooftop pool, offering casual quarters, some with balconies & kitchens.
3.9(434)· GoogleView details →
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Where to Stay in Cairns City — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Cairns City?+
The where to stay in Cairns City listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many where to stay are there in Cairns City?+
We currently feature 30 where to stay in Cairns City, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Cairns City in Cairns?+
Cairns City is one of Cairns's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.