Mad Monkey East Side

Hostel · Potts Point

Mad Monkey East Side

Hostel · Potts Point

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40 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

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Sociable hostel with huge kitchen, BBQ, events, friendly staff  

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40 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia Get directions

madmonkey.com.au
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40 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia Get directions

+61 2 9326 9675
madmonkey.com.au
@madmonkeybackpackers

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Where to Stay in Sydney (Updated 2025)

"I enjoyed this social Kings Cross hostel for its staff-run daily activities that help guests meet people, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and showers, and very large lockers, plus a location surrounded by restaurants, shops and nightlife." - Matthew Kepnes

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My Top 9 Hostels in Sydney for 2025

"I like Mad Monkey East Side (formerly Hump Backpackers) because it’s very social: the staff runs plenty of activities like beer pong, BBQs, and pancake breakfasts that make meeting people easy. There’s free breakfast, all-day coffee and tea, nightly activities, comfy soft beds, consistently clean showers, and huge room lockers. Located in the Kings Cross area and surrounded by restaurants, shops, and bars, it’s one of the cheapest hostels on this list and perfect for budget travelers." - Matthew Kepnes

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Hannah Heffernan

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Great hostel!! Good and clean facilities, massive kitchen with everything you need to cook. Good friendly atmosphere! Check is was very easy and the receptionist Emma was so friendly and helpful. Amazing location in Sydney, close to everything and public transport. As a solo traveller I'd definitely stay here again!

Agustin Duarte

Google
I stayed at Mad Monkey East Side in Sydney while traveling around Australia, and I had such a great experience. The staff, especially the reception team, were always incredibly kind and helpful, making sure all my questions were answered and that I felt welcome. The hostel itself is very clean, peaceful, and has a great atmosphere to meet people and relax. Its location is perfect, right next to the train station with easy access to the whole city. I truly recommend this hostel to anyone new to Sydney or just looking for a great place to stay.

Megan LECOURIEUX

Google
I absolutely loved my stay at Mad Monkey Eastside in Sydney! The hostel is perfectly located, so you can easily walk everywhere. The common areas are really spacious: there's a big kitchen, a huge TV room, a nice courtyard with outdoor seating, and a "blue room" with a view of King Cross. There are events every single day, either at this hostel or at the nearby Mad Monkey locations, so it's super easy to meet people from all around the world and build new connections. The team is amazing, and the manager is fantastic! <3 The rooms are large and very clean — the housekeeping is really good. Just keep in mind there’s no elevator, so be ready to take the stairs — but honestly, that’s part of the backpacker experience 😉 Definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in so far. Highly recommend! Big love 🌺💜 Meg

hannahhU8911GS

Google
Great hostel to stay in, very clean and sociable. |Perfect location for anywhere in Sydney.. one of the best places I've stayed at in Australia. |Staff were so friendly and helpful! Especially the receptionist Emma. ||Would highly recommend!

Sammy Bux

Google
Everything was great! People are really kind and fun to be around. Rooms were good, had a big locker and box to put my stuff in. They have two comunal areas: cinema room and blue room, they are both really comfy, I was also able to leave my luggage in a separate room. All good

Jo Newell

Google
Great hostel! Clean, friendly, Great facilities and great WiFi. The kitchen was huge and very easy to cook your own meals with all the needed equipment. The team were friendly and helpful with anything I needed. A great place to stay for a solo traveller, as they organise events with other mad monkey hostels as well, which was an added bonus to meet people!

Chris Newell

Google
A really good hostel. Everyone there was friendly, the team were helpful with anything I needed and there was good WiFi which is hard to find. The kitchen had all the equipment you would need to make a meal. Perfect place to stay for a solo traveller, especially with the organised events with other hostels. This means you can meet other people and in a safe environment.

Abel Martin

Google
Nice hostel in King Cross, good location. The staff is very kind and friendly, they clean every day both public areas and bedrooms. If you are looking for an hostel in Sydney, I recommend you to go to this one !