Mad Monkey Downtown

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Evening entertainment
Evening entertainment
Bed, bunk bed
Bed, Bedroom, bunk bed
Seating area, Sunset
review stars
8Excellent
(481 Ratings)
"The kitchen has all the utensils you need to cook some great meals. The TV room is super cosy and comfortable, with lots of cushions and a huge TV. The rooms are clean and comfy. Met some great people..."
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8 / 10
Excellent(481 Ratings)

Hostel in Sydney

3-Star Hostel

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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Kitchen, Balcony/Terrace and more

About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher

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Ratings and reviews

8 / 10
Excellent(481 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
The kitchen has all the utensils you need to cook some great meals. The TV room is super cosy and comfortable, with lots of cushions and a huge TV. The rooms are clean and comfy. Met some great people there became like a family xx
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
very social hostel, fun activities every night, amazing helpful staff
i liked everything
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
I loved the staff and the events, would recommend to solo travellers
5 / 10·May 2026
Staff was friendly. We arrived after the reception had closed (~18:30) and they requested to keep our passports overnight (I assume as security before the formal check-in). I did not feel comfortable with handing it over, so upon request they accepted my driver's license as guarantee instead. I think for a solo traveller/backpacker looking to meet new people it would be a nice place - there was a fair amount of shared activities organised by the hostel.
My main complaint is the NOISE. The typical Australian single-pane window did nothing to keep the sounds of the street out. Because it is a lively area, people are talking, laughing and singing outside and it doesn't quiet until around midnight. Then at 6am there is a noisy street cleaning truck coming around. Even with ear plugs I struggled to get more than 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. 0/10 do not recommend for people that struggle to sleep when it's noisy. I was happy to leave after a week. Other than that it was pretty standard hostel -> bit worn out, cramped room with bunk beds, shared bathrooms. Not amazing but about what you expect when you want to save on money and pick a hostel.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Mad Monkey Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mad Monkey Downtown pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mad Monkey Downtown?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, kitchen, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.


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