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Hostel in Sydney

Mad Monkey Downtown

9.0503 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel
Dorm beds from€25Privates from€31
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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.

  • Atmosphere8.8
  • Security8.9
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Staff9.4
  • Location9.4
  • Value8.8
  • Facilities8.8

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (14 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • ✨Movie Night SundaysSun 11 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • ✨Free Barista CoffeeMon 12 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • ✨Wildcard MondaysMon 12 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • ✨Free Barista CoffeeTue 13 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🍜Feed Me TuesdaysTue 13 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • 🍻Mid Week Mixer Social, games & drinksWed 14 Oct · 07:30 · regular
  • ✨Free Barista CoffeeWed 14 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • ✨Free Barista CoffeeThu 15 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🎲Gamechanger ThursdaysThu 15 Oct · 20:00 · regular
  • ✨Free Barista CoffeeFri 16 Oct · 09:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🔐Lockers
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🌴Terrace
  • 🌆Rooftop

📍 Location

23 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney · 1.7 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 Downtown 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 8.8/10.

How much is a bed at Mad Monkey Downtown?+

Dorm beds from €25 a night, private rooms from €31, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

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

1.7 km from the city centre, at 23 Darlinghurst Road.

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 Downtown good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 9.0/10 from 503 reviews, with security 8.9 and cleanliness 8.6; its lowest score is cleanliness (8.6).

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.