Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Cairns

Cairns which includes a city
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District

Popular places to visit

Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cairns with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

4/5(1 review)

Meet the animals who live at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
The Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum
Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Esplanade

Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.914.821 ₫ per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
4.914.821 ₫
5.406.303 ₫ total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great service, wonderful location
"Staff were excellent and hotel is located in a prime position near the marina. Buffet breakfast catered for all the dietary options included GF. Executive lounge staff were incredible and looked after all our requests."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hilton Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at Pacific Cairns. This was our first time visiting Cairns, and we loved it. Pacific offered a comfy bed, perfect location close to lots of restaurants and tourist hubs and a great buffet breakfast onsite too. It's a 20 minute walk to Cairns Central shopping centre and ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is 4.336.879 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.336.879 ₫
4.770.567 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very relaxing location close to wonderful restaurants. Loved being able to book experiences through the travel agent in the lobby- His name is Bailey. Thanks to all the staff at the Shangri La."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD
The price is 3.984.990 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
3.984.990 ₫
4.383.489 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel staff at the reception were extremely helpful and accommodating. The room was clean, beds comfortable. Only complaint was no smart tv options like netflix. However, we could still mirror from my phone. Breakfast was enjoyable. Really good location to the city and the waterfront. Overall, it ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is 5.696.192 ₫ per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
5.696.192 ₫
6.265.811 ₫ total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is 5.133.604 ₫ per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
5.133.604 ₫
5.646.964 ₫ total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (884 reviews)
When are the better properties in Cairns CBD
"We were only staying one night. The room was quite nice but it had a musty smell about it. I think it was the air conditioning. The amenities were basic although it’s supposedly a high-end hotel … for example no bottled water without pain 20 bucks. Checking in check out as quick and efficient as ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns Central Business District

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Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.

Parramatta Park
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
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Manunda

Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area.

Manunda
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Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.

Bungalow
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Edge Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

Edge Hill
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen

Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

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