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

Mad Monkey Jungle

8.92,055 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel🏊 Pool
Dorm beds from€24
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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.

  • Atmosphere8.7
  • Security8.8
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Staff9.2
  • Location9.4
  • Value8.7
  • Facilities8.8

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (10 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • 🍻Mimosa SundaySun 11 Oct · 12:00 · regular
  • 🍜Sunday BBQSun 11 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • ✨VolleyballMon 12 Oct · 18:00 · regular
  • 🎲Monday Night Killer PoolMon 12 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • 🎲Tuesday Pool TournamentTue 13 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • 🍻Wine Down WednesdaysWed 14 Oct · 17:00 · regular
  • ✨VolleyballWed 14 Oct · 18:00 · regular
  • 🎲Thursday Night Water PongThu 15 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • 🍻Mimosa SundaySun 18 Oct · 12:00 · regular
  • 🍜Sunday BBQSun 18 Oct · 19:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • 🕐24h reception
  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🍹Bar
  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 🧳Free luggage storage
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 😴Late checkout
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🏊Pool
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🎱Pool table
  • 💡Reading lights
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

117 Grafton Street, Cairns · 340 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–22:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00
  • 🔞 Age limits apply

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FAQ

Is Mad Monkey Jungle a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 6 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 8.7/10.

How much is a bed at Mad Monkey Jungle?+

Dorm beds from €24 a night, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

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

340 m from the city centre, at 117 Grafton Street.

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

Check-in from 14:00 until 22:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Mad Monkey Jungle good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 8.9/10 from 2,055 reviews, with security 8.8 and cleanliness 8.5; its lowest score is cleanliness (8.5).

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.