Mad Monkey Bayswater

Staying at Mad Monkey Bayswater was honestly one of the highlights of my time in Sydney. The hostel is super clean, well organized, and has great facilities: a well-equipped kitchen and chill common areas.||What really makes this place special are the events. There’s always something going on, activities that make it incredibly easy to meet people.||The staff deserve a special mention because they truly go above and beyond. Everyone is kind, helpful, and always smiling, but Hannah and Jake especially made my stay unforgettable. They were incredibly kind, caring, and welcoming, always ready to help with anything, give great advice, or just have a genuine chat. You can tell they really care about the people staying there, and that makes such a difference.||The location is also perfect—close to public transport, cafes, shops, and with easy access to the city and beaches. ||Overall, Mad Monkey Bayswater feels less like a hostel and more like a little family.

Great hostel, would definitely recommend! It was clean, friendly atmosphere, great facilities and good WiFi. The kitchen was huge and very easy to cook your own meals with all the needed equipment. The rooms were perfect for what you need and really good location. The team were friendly and helpful with anything I needed. A great place to stay for a solo traveller especially with the organised events with other hostels - this was an added bonus to meet people!

I had such a great experience staying at Mad Monkey Broadway! The staff were super friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived, and the atmosphere made it really easy to meet other travelers. The common areas are clean, lively, and perfect for hanging out or planning the next adventure. The location is excellent—close to public transport, cafes, and all the essentials. The rooms are comfortable, the facilities are well-maintained, and everything felt safe and organized. I also loved the social vibe—plenty of opportunities to join in activities but also space to chill when you want downtime. Definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in Sydney. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, social, and comfortable place to stay.

Stayed in Baywaters whilst travelling in Sydney. The hostel has a great atmosphere and facilities. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were very knowledgeable about what to do around Sydney. |There were plenty of social events to meet other travellers.|Would definitely stay here again!

I had a lovely stay here. The hostel is very well located, clean, friendly, and the staff is always here if you need something. They also organize events (free food or activities) which helps to make friends quickly. I’ll definitely come back and recommend the place!

Had the best stay at Mad Monkey Bayswater, lovely staff and great facilities. I loved all the events that were put on, made it easy to meet other travellers. It's a fab location in Sydney as well, close to public transport, shopping and bars! As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is warm and welcoming ☺️ would highly recommend this hostel!!

Staff are lovely, rooms are very clean and comfortable, bathrooms are very clean too, but some are slightly dated, so some cosmetic issues to be expected. Kitchen is very well equipped. A few more hooks in the room would be nice. Overall, a great place to stay and a great price for one of the main areas in Sydney. We really enjoyed our week here :) Highly recommend!

I stayed at Mad Monkey recently and have to give a massive shout-out to Emma on reception. She honestly made my whole experience 10x better. From the second I arrived she was warm, friendly, and super welcoming – exactly what you want when you’re checking into a hostel in a new place. Emma is one of those people who actually cares. She remembered my name, helped me with recommendations, sorted out any random questions I had, and always took the time to chat even when the desk was busy. She’s organised, patient, and just genuinely lovely to be around. You can tell she loves her job and makes everyone feel included and at ease. Travelling can be chaotic, but having someone like Emma at reception makes everything smoother and way more enjoyable. Mad Monkey is lucky to have her! Would absolutely stay again – thanks Emma! 🙌