Gilligan's

Hostel in Cairns City

Hostel★★★★★5-star★ 3.9 (3177 reviews)moderateLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 9 attractions within walking distance

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About

Gilligan's is a hostel to stay in Cairns City. The hostel is close to Cairns Museum and Cairns Regional Gallery, about 0.5 km from Cairns. It holds an official 5-star rating and scores 3.9/5 across 3177 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Amazing place , kitchen clean and room clean , the staff is amazing.

What guests mention

Amazing place , kitchen clean and room clean , the staff is amazing

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Air conditioningBarSwimming poolRestaurant

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Cairns Museum0.2 km
Cairns Regional Gallery0.4 km
Cairns Art Gallery0.4 km
The Court House0.4 km
Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome0.4 km
Dragonfly Zen0.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 106 places to eat🛒 5 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Cairns Airport (CNS) — 5.8 km → all hotels near CNS
Nearest station: Cairns — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Wungu Beach — 16.2 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Gilligan's?

From Gilligan's, the nearest station, Cairns, is about 0.5 km away; Cairns Airport (CNS) is around 5.8 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Gilligan's from the beach?

The nearest beach, Wungu Beach, is about 16.2 km from Gilligan's in a straight line.

Does Gilligan's have a pool?

Yes — Gilligan's offers air conditioning, bar, swimming pool, restaurant.

How is Gilligan's rated?

Gilligan's scores 3.9 out of 5 across 3177 guest reviews, and holds an official 5-star rating.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilligan's?

Gilligan's sits in the moderate price range for Cairns City. Use the links above to visit the property or check current availability and prices.

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