The 1907 School of Arts building with palm trees in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Hostel in Cairns

Mad Monkey Central

8.11,612 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel🏊 Pool
Dorm beds from€23Privates from€33
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Lowest prices per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ.

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⚡ The vibe, scored by guests

Hostelworld guests' category scores out of 10.

  • Atmosphere7.2
  • Security8.6
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Staff8.9
  • Location9.3
  • Value7.9
  • Facilities7.5

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (13 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • ✨Free YogaSun 11 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • ✨Free YogaSun 11 Oct · 16:00 · regular
  • ✨Free YogaMon 12 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🎲Killer poolMon 12 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • 🎲Paint & Sip nightTue 13 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • ✨Free YogaWed 14 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🍜Cheese & SangriaWed 14 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • 🎲Music BingoThu 15 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • 🎲Water Pong & BBQFri 16 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • ✨Free YogaSat 17 Oct · 09:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🍹Bar
  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 😴Late checkout
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🏊Pool
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🌇Social balcony
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

100 Sheridan Street, Cairns City, Cairns · 420 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–20:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00

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FAQ

Is Mad Monkey Central a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 4 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 7.2/10.

How much is a bed at Mad Monkey Central?+

Dorm beds from €23 a night, private rooms from €33, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Mad Monkey Central from the centre of Cairns?+

420 m from the city centre, at 100 Sheridan Street, Cairns City.

What are the check-in and check-out times?+

Check-in from 14:00 until 20:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Mad Monkey Central good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 8.1/10 from 1,612 reviews, with security 8.6 and cleanliness 7.5; its lowest score is atmosphere (7.2).

From Hostelworld's public listing, read 11 October 2026. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.