Mad Monkey Downtown
Top rated by guests
8Excellent
(481 Ratings)
"Had a really nice time at the property, great location and staff."
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3-Star Hostel
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Kitchen, Balcony/Terrace and more
Comfortable Accommodations
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Had a really nice time at the property, great location and staff.
Nothing
7 / 10Good·Sep 2026
Small hostel, so not overly crowded. Very friendly staff and people there !! :)
I could even check in earlier and change room cause the one assigned to me was messy and smelled
Rooftop and other common area were great
Bathrooms cleaned several times a day
Some people stay there for a very long time (weeks, months) and kind of takeover the rooms which are quite small actually (many shoes, Uber eats packs etc), a real regular check of the rooms would be nice :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
This is the best location in Sydney. You are practically 15 minutes away from everything, including the CBD, Bondi, and the Opera House. Plus, there are several parks just around the hostel.
Finding it very difficult to answer this question
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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Top rated by guests
8Excellent
(481 Ratings)
"Had a really nice time at the property, great location and staff."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
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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