Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Cairns

A waterfront with a wooden bridge, modern buildings, and lush greenery.
A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.
A tree-lined pathway with cyclists and pedestrians.
A historic building with columns and a classic roof, labeled as the Cairns Art Gallery.
A glass-domed enclosure with a water feature and a large crocodile.

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Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,079 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿5,079
฿5,587 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Always a easy going place to stay close to everything, Quite in room, just a very comfortable place to stay with gated parking, Veranda to see the ocean."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,247 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,247
฿6,872 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,462 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,462
฿7,109 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,118 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿6,118
฿6,729 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Great room and amenities Recommend"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,506 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,506
฿6,056 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location overlooking Cairns foreshore, good size rooms with separate bedroom. Has been upgraded since last visit, maybe a couple of suggestions, pool heated and shower facility at pool area otherwise excellent stay"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,094 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,094
฿3,404 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was in a corridor between the buildings, no natural daylight. Full blinds blocking all other light made it quite grotty. Floor unclean and bath tatty. A lot of the building and stairs were cut off as they were falling down, potentially dangerous. However, breakfast was good and the pool ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
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Where to stay in Cairns Central Business District

Find the best Cairns Central Business District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.



Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide