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Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

We want all of our guests to get a great night's rest ahead of a day out exploring the Great Barrier Reef & Rainforest.

The Owners & Staff at Dreamtime have travelled the world. Our commitment to offering fellow travellers an awesome place to stay is at the heart of everything we do.
Enjoy all the comforts & amenities of the present with the character & charm of this Queenslander from the past.

Our strong focus on providing a clean, eco-friendly and welcoming environment, makes Dreamtime the ideal base for travelers who want to explore all the beautiful things Cairns has to offer.

Our amazing reviews reflect what we are building here at Dreamtime & our commitment to travel & sustainability is unwavering. We compost our food waste, we are eradicating single use plastic, we recycle like the planet depends on it.
We also LOVE Cairns and are happy to chat about the best things to do during your stay.
Receive discounts on all tours that are booked with our knowledgable and entertaining team.

Dreamtime has successfully been welcoming guests since 1993, and when you walk through the gate you really feel like you've picked the right place to stay. One of our guests enjoyed their stay so much he got a Dreamtime tattoo! We really do make an impression on people!

We are designed for short-stay international travellers, and from experience, we have found that mature travellers over 60 & young families with children under 12 are not so well suited to our style of accommodation. We want to serve our guests to the best of our ability and do not want to disappoint anyone. Please bear this in mind.

Standard Policies:

As we are a small, independent hostel, our reception is open from 9.00am - 5.00pm.

A valid passport is required for all guests.

Late check-in's are ok. If you plan to arrive after 6pm, please email or call us 2-3 days before you arrive with a screenshot of your passport, and we will provide instructions on how to self-check-in. Email: stay@dreamtimehostel.com Phone: (07) 4000 0467 (between 8am - 6pm)

We have a storage cupboard for luggage. If you need to hang around while you wait for your flight, you are welcome to use our facilities. Also - there is an awesome cafe right next door to us. The coffee is amazing.

We operate with a maximum 14-day stay policy in any 30 day period. Any bookings made to accumulate more than 14 days will be cancelled.

No shows will be charged the first night's accommodation.

We have a pretty laid-back atmosphere at Dreamtime. However, to maintain our chilled atmosphere we do not allow: Children under 12 years of age. If you are aged 60 or above, you may be more comfortable in a hotel/motel with private facilities.

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Travellers Paradise offers accommodation in a historical, heritage listed Guest House in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Free street parking is available. It is located opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Coles Supermarket and the train station. Free unlimited WiFi is available.

Some rooms have ceilings up to 3.8 metres. Every room shares a Male and Female Bathroom. There is a shared 24-hour kitchen with free tea and coffee at the property. All rooms feature air-conditioning and do not require coins to operate.

Guests can enjoy a TV room, small library, large swimming pool and unlimited internet. Laundry facilities are available.

Guests of Travellers Paradise can approach staff at the extensive tour desk for arrangements of reef trips, rainforest tours, Kuranda scenic railway, skydiving, and white water rafting.

The Event Cinemas are 400 metres from Travellers Paradise, while Cairns Regional Gallery is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 6 km from the property.

With a stay at Bohemia Resort Cairns in Cairns (Cairns North), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Cairns Base Hospital.

With a stay at Happytourcairns Sharehouse in Cairns (Parramatta Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This guest house is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cazaly's Stadium.

Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor swimming pool complemented by relaxing hammocks. Just a brief stroll from The Esplanade and The Pier, this establishment offers a prime location for exploring Cairns. Guests can enjoy complimentary unlimited WiFi throughout their stay.

Accommodation options at Travellers Oasis include spacious dormitory rooms along with private double, twin, and single rooms. Each room is furnished with fans, bed linen, towels, and a personal safety deposit box. Private rooms also feature a fridge stocked with complimentary600 ml water per guest, as well as a TV. Shared bathroom facilities are accessible to all guests, while air conditioning is available for an additional fee.

Travellers Oasis provide 3 equipped Kichens, with complimentary Tea, Coffee and Herbs. Coin-operated laundry facilities are conveniently available, and complimentary luggage storage is provided. The tour desk offers assistance in organizing trips to the Great Barrier Reef and other surrounding areas of interest.

Numerous dining and entertainment options, including restaurants and bars, are within easy walking distance from Travellers Oasis. Cairns Airport is the nearest airport, located 6 km away from the property.

Happytourcairns sharehouse is set in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Regional Gallery and 4.8 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens. With a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a desk. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Happytourcairns sharehouse offers a sun terrace.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cairns Station, Cairns Convention Centre and The Cairns Civic Theater. Cairns Airport is 8 km away.

Situated in Cairns North, Grosvenor Cairns 1 Bdr self-contained Studio features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.9 km from Cairns Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available. The property offers garden views.

The Cairns Civic Theater is 1.3 km from the apartment, while Cairns Regional Gallery is 2.3 km from the property. Cairns Airport is 10 km away.

With a stay at Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel in Cairns (Parramatta Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cairns Private Hospital and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cazaly's Stadium.

Located in Cairns, 400 metres from Cairns Station and 1.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Grimshaw House provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. The property is situated 4.6 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway and 700 metres from Barlow Park.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook in your kitchen.

Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include The Cairns Civic Theater, Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Regional Council. Cairns Airport is 7 km away.

Situated in Cairns, 300 metres from Cairns Station, Ryan's Rest Boutique Accommodation has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and rooms with free WiFi access. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

Some units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area and a flat-screen TV.

Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance of the property.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Cairns Convention Centre, The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Regional Gallery. Cairns Airport is 7 km from the property.

Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Cairns airport and 5 mins from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. All room have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air-conditioned.

Outside swimming pool.

Cairns Crystal Garden Resort is 5 minutes’ drive from Cairns' shops and restaurants and Flecker Botanic Gardens and 15-minute walk from the Cairns Lagoon. Palm Cove Beach is 30 minutes’ drive away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

Reception office hours are open from 10AM to 4PM on Monday to Friday. 10AM to 2PM on Saturday and Sunday.

If you can not check in between the office hours, we will send you the instructions via mobile phone message, just follow the instructions, you can easily to get the key in our safety box near the reception door.

Set in Cairns, 1 km from Cairns Station and 2.1 km from Cairns Convention Centre, A Cool Poolside Haven in the Heart of Cairns offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from The Cairns Civic Theater.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.

Cairns Regional Gallery is 1.7 km from the apartment, while Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 4 km away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from A Cool Poolside Haven in the Heart of Cairns.

Located in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station, Cairns City Backpackers Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. The property is situated 4.9 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway and 500 metres from Cairns Showgrounds. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Cairns City Backpackers Hostel include Cairns Convention Centre, The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Regional Gallery. Cairns Airport is 8 km away.

With a stay at Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Gatton St in Cairns (Parramatta Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cazaly's Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland.

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within 1.4 km, Redhill Cairns Living - Gatton St provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.6 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 2.3 km from Cairns Regional Gallery and 3.5 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens. Private parking is available on site.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a balcony.

Popular points of interest near Redhill Cairns Living - Gatton St include The Cairns Civic Theater, TAFE Queensland North - Cairns Campus and Cairns Showgrounds. Cairns Airport is 6 km away.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Lakes Resort 1 Bedroom Apartment is set in Edge Hill. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.8 km from Cairns Station.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The property offers garden views.

Cairns Convention Centre is 4.2 km from the apartment, while Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 4 km from Lakes Resort 1 Bedroom Apartment.

With a stay at this apartment in Cairns (Parramatta Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cazaly's Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

With a stay at this apartment in Cairns (Parramatta Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cazaly's Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

Situated in Machans Beach in the Queensland region with Machans Beach nearby, Beach Shack offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from Cairns Station. Cairns Convention Centre is 12 km from the holiday home and Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 7.6 km away.

With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware.

Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 8.2 km from the holiday home, while The Cairns Civic Theater is 11 km from the property. Cairns Airport is 13 km away.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Poolside Living in Contemporary Tropical Retreat is located in Cairns North. Boasting an indoor pool, the apartment is close to several noted attractions, around 1.9 km from The Cairns Civic Theater, 1.1 km from TAFE Queensland North - Cairns Campus and 1.9 km from Cairns Showgrounds. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Cairns Station.

With free WiFi, this apartment provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.

Cairns Convention Centre is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Cairns Regional Gallery is 2.8 km away. Cairns Airport is 6 km from the property.