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ABOUT MAD MONKEY DOWNTOWN
SOCIAL – FUN VIBES – FAMILY
Head up to our fantastic rooftop for skyline views and sunny vibes, or unwind in our charming courtyard – both perfect spots for mingling and making new friends. Inside, our common areas buzz with energy, featuring a cozy TV room for kicking back.
Welcome to Mad Monkey Downtown, your ultimate social hub right in the beating heart of Sydney's Kings Cross! Part of the renowned Mad Monkey Backpackers Group, we're dedicated to bringing travellers together and creating unforgettable Sydney adventures as part of our vibrant Mad Monkey Family.
Our hostel is designed for connection and good times. We thrive on our social atmosphere, constantly hosting awesome group events and offering discounted tickets for epic pub crawls to help you dive into Sydney's legendary nightlife. Plus, start your day right with free barista coffee available at the Happy Travels shop!
Choose from comfortable 4-bed dorms or opt for a private room. All our dorms prioritse your comfort with privacy screens on every bed and individual power points to keep your devices charged. All rooms have clean, shared bathroom facilities, and fresh linen is always provided.
You'll love our prime location directly in the heart of Kings Cross, you're surrounded by Sydney's most vibrant nightlife, cafes, and eateries. Plus, with the train station just a 2-minute walk, exploring the CBD, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beautiful beaches is incredibly convenient.
+61 2 8363 3346
downtown@madmonkey.com.au
23 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point, 2011 NSW
FACILITIES
Enhance Your Stay with our Amazing Amenities
Free Wifi
Free Events
Lockers
Female Only Dorms
Private Rooms
Onsite Chill-out Zone
Rooftop & Outdoor Area
Laundry
FREE HIGH SPEED WIFI
We understand we are now in the 21st century & WiFi is a complete necessity. Whether you need to Facetime home, upload photos of your adventures, stream videos or having a cheeky Facebook stalk of that guy you met the other night, Mad Monkey has you covered with completely FREE unlimited & high speed WiFi throughout the hostel. Start making your friends jealous of your Aussie adventures!
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE
- We are an international youth hostel. A valid international passport must be shown on check in.
- We are a strictly 18+ property. Our dorm rooms are recommended for people ages 18-35. If you are over the age of 35 we would advise booking a private room for your own comfort.
- Check-in after 2pm and check-out is before 10am. Free luggage storage and full use of facilities are available prior to check in and after check out.
- Reception hours are 8am to midnight.
- If checking in after 5pm, please contact the night manager on 02-8363-3346 when you arrive and you will be shown to your room. Please complete the check in the following morning.
- If checking out prior to 8am, please organise an early check out with reception the night before.
- Any no shows or cancellations within 24 hours of arrival will be charged the first nights accommodation.
- All bookings between 23rd December and 2nd January are NON-REFUNDABLE and are subject to a 10 night minimum stay. Payment will be processed within 72 hours of booking and if the card cannot be charged then your booking will be cancelled. Please also note that our reception will be closed to arrival and departures between 23rd December and 2nd January: no check-ins or outs will be allowed during this time. If your booking contains a check in/out scheduled for those dates then it will be subject to immediate cancellation.
- Guests who are already in house and paid are able to cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a refund for the remaining nights on the reservation
- The following payment methods are accepted; cash, credit or debit cards (Visa and MasterCard only). We do not accept American Express. All credit or debit cards incur a 1% payment fee.
- When booking multiple beds in a shared dorm, we cannot guarantee to put people on the same booking in the same room, however we will do our best.