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Mad Monkey Bayswater

9.51,756 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel
Dorm beds from€29
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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.

  • Atmosphere9.0
  • Security9.9
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Staff9.7
  • Location9.7
  • Value9.4
  • Facilities9.5

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (9 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • ✨Movie night!Sun 11 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • 🍜International Food Night!Tue 13 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • 🎲Trivia night!Tue 13 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • 🍜Nacho Night!Tue 13 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • 🌱Donation Day!Wed 14 Oct · 01:00 · regular
  • 🏛️Sip and Paint!Wed 14 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • 🍜Wine & Cheese!Fri 16 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • 🍻Cocktail night!Sat 17 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • ✨Movie night!Sun 18 Oct · 20:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🎱Pool table
  • 🌆Rooftop
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

79 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross, Sydney · 1.9 km from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–24:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00

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FAQ

Is Mad Monkey Bayswater a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 2 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 9.0/10.

How much is a bed at Mad Monkey Bayswater?+

Dorm beds from €29 a night, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Mad Monkey Bayswater from the centre of Sydney?+

1.9 km from the city centre, at 79 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross.

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

Check-in from 14:00 until 24:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Mad Monkey Bayswater good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 9.5/10 from 1,756 reviews, with security 9.9 and cleanliness 9.5; its lowest score is atmosphere (9.0).

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.