Mad Monkey Kings Cross is a social backpacker hostel at 34-36a Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point, Sydney NSW 2011, Australia. Air conditioning in every room, ensuites in most, and a dining room purpose-built for meeting people. Part of the Mad Monkey Backpackers Group, with properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and four locations in Cairns. Sydney summers are different when every room has air conditioning. Mad Monkey Kings Cross is the comfort player of the Mad Monkey Sydney family - aircon in every single room, ensuite bathrooms in most, quality mattresses, and the kind of sleep that makes the next day's adventure actually happen. Cool in summer, warm in winter, sorted year-round. The dining room that does the work Most hostels have a kitchen. Kings Cross has a social engine. The dining room is purpose-built to get people talking - shared tables, an open flow, and a layout where sitting down with strangers feels like the natural thing to do. Free dinner nights, beer games, and movie nights run through the weekly events calendar, and the events team keeps something on every night of the week. When you're not eating or heading out, the comfy TV room takes over - arcade machine, darts, and movie marathons for the slow nights. The location You're directly in the heart of Kings Cross, surrounded by Sydney's most vibrant nightlife, cafes, and eateries. Kings Cross station is a 2-minute walk - the CBD, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach all within easy reach. Every morning starts with a free barista coffee at the Happy Travels shop, included in your stay. Sydney is the classic starting point for the East Coast Australia route - and with four Mad Monkey properties in Cairns, the family is waiting at the other end. Everything included ● Air conditioning in every room ● Ensuite bathrooms in the majority of rooms ● Purpose-built social dining room ● Free barista coffee daily (Happy Travels) ● Organised social events, 7 nights a week - including free dinner nights ● TV/gaming room with arcade machine & darts ● Free WiFi ● Large security lockers (BYO padlock) ● Complimentary tea & coffee Before you arrive Reception is open 8am-8pm. Checking in later? Give us a call beforehand and our night manager will look after you. Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 10am. Free luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. We're a strictly 18+ property - dorm rooms are recommended for guests aged 18-35. A valid physical passport is required at check-in (photocopies not accepted). Your card is charged one day before arrival - please ensure sufficient funds to avoid cancellation. Group bookings of 4+ guests are subject to separate terms and we can't guarantee the same room for the whole group. No e-bike batteries on the premises. Mad Monkey Kings Cross is part of the Mad Monkey Backpackers Group - properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and four locations in Cairns. On weekends, guests from across the Mad Monkey family come together for the big joint parties at Downtown and East Side. Frequently asked questions Does Mad Monkey Kings Cross have air conditioning? Yes - every single room is air-conditioned, keeping you cool through Sydney summers and warm in winter. Most rooms also have ensuite bathrooms. Do the rooms at Mad Monkey Kings Cross have ensuites? The majority of rooms have ensuite bathrooms - a rare find in Sydney's hostel market. Is Mad Monkey Kings Cross good for meeting people? Yes - the dining room is purpose-built for it, with shared tables and an open layout that makes conversation natural. Free dinner nights and events seven nights a week do the rest. What events does Mad Monkey Kings Cross run? Something every night - free dinner nights, beer games, movie nights, and nights out. On weekends, guests join the big joint Mad Monkey parties at Downtown and East Side. Is there free breakfast at Mad Monkey Kings Cross? No set breakfast, but every guest gets a free barista coffee every morning at Happy Travels, plus free dinner nights during the week. How far is Mad Monkey Kings Cross from the train station? Kings Cross station is a 2-minute walk, with direct access to the CBD, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and connections to Bondi Beach. Does Mad Monkey Kings Cross have female-only dorms? Yes - dorms come in mixed and female-only options, all with air conditioning and most with ensuite bathrooms. Is Mad Monkey Kings Cross a cheap place to stay in Sydney? Yes - it offers budget accommodation with air conditioning in every room and ensuites in most, a rare combination at backpacker prices in central Sydney. Does Mad Monkey Kings Cross offer weekly rates for long stays? Yes - weekly rates for longer stays are available when you book direct on our website. Long-stay guests are a big part of the family, especially working holidaymakers settling into the city. Can I bring an e-bike or e-scooter battery into Mad Monkey Kings Cross? No - lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices are not permitted anywhere on the premises, including dorms, private rooms, common areas and luggage storage. We also can't charge or store them for you. This is a strict fire-safety policy with no exceptions, in line with NSW and Victorian guidance on lithium-ion battery fires in accommodation. If you're travelling with an e-bike or e-scooter, please arrange separate off-site storage before you arrive - our reception team is happy to point you to nearby options Mad Monkey Kings Cross is a social backpacker hostel at 34-36a Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point, Sydney NSW 2011, Australia. Air conditioning in every room, ensuites in most, and a dining room purpose-built for meeting people. Part of the Mad Monkey Backpackers Group, with properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and four locations in Cairns. Sydney summers are different when every room has air conditioning. Mad Monkey Kings Cross is the comfort player of the Mad Monkey Sydney family - aircon in every single room, ensuite bathrooms in most, quality mattresses, and the kind of sleep that makes the next day's adventure actually happen. Cool in summer, warm in winter, sorted year-round. The dining room that does the work Most hostels have a kitchen. Kings Cross has a social engine. The dining room is purpose-built to get people talking - shared tables, an open flow, and a layout where sitting down with strangers feels like the natural thing to do. Free dinner nights, beer games, and movie nights run through the weekly events calendar, and the events team keeps something on every night of the week. When you're not eating or heading out, the comfy TV room takes over - arcade machine, darts, and movie marathons for the slow nights. The location You're directly in the heart of Kings Cross, surrounded by Sydney's most vibrant nightlife, cafes, and eateries. Kings Cross station is a 2-minute walk - the CBD, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach all within easy reach. Every morning starts with a free barista coffee at the Happy Travels shop, included in your stay. Sydney is the classic starting point for the East Coast Australia route - and with four Mad Monkey properties in Cairns, the family is waiting at the other end. Everything included ● Air conditioning in every room ● Ensuite bathrooms in the majority of rooms ● Purpose-built social dining room ● Free barista coffee daily (Happy Travels) ● Organised social events, 7 nights a week - including free dinner nights ● TV/gaming room with arcade machine & darts ● Free WiFi ● Large security lockers (BYO padlock) ● Complimentary tea & coffee Before you arrive Reception is open 8am-8pm. Checking in later? Give us a call beforehand and our night manager will look after you. Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 10am. Free luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. We're a strictly 18+ property - dorm rooms are recommended for guests aged 18-35. A valid physical passport is required at check-in (photocopies not accepted). Your card is charged one day before arrival - please ensure sufficient funds to avoid cancellation. Group bookings of 4+ guests are subject to separate terms and we can't guarantee the same room for the whole group. No e-bike batteries on the premises. Mad Monkey Kings Cross is part of the Mad Monkey Backpackers Group - properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and four locations in Cairns. On weekends, guests from across the Mad Monkey family come together for the big joint parties at Downtown and East Side. Frequently asked questions Does Mad Monkey Kings Cross have air conditioning? Yes - every single room is air-conditioned, keeping you cool through Sydney summers and warm in winter. Most rooms also have ensuite bathrooms. Do the rooms at Mad Monkey Kings Cross have ensuites? The majority of rooms have ensuite bathrooms - a rare find in Sydney's hostel market. Is Mad Monkey Kings Cross good for meeting people? Yes - the dining room is purpose-built for it, with shared tables and an open layout that makes conversation natural. Free dinner nights and events seven nights a week do the rest. What events does Mad Monkey Kings Cross run? Something every night - free dinner nights, beer games, movie nights, and nights out. On weekends, guests join the big joint Mad Monkey parties at Downtown and East Side. Is there free breakfast at Mad Monkey Kings Cross? No set breakfast, but every guest gets a free barista coffee every morning at Happy Travels, plus free dinner nights during the week. How far is Mad Monkey Kings Cross from the train station? Kings Cross station is a 2-minute walk, with direct access to the CBD, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and connections to Bondi Beach. Does Mad Monkey Kings Cross have female-only dorms? Yes - dorms come in mixed and female-only options, all with air conditioning and most with ensuite bathrooms. Is Mad Monkey Kings Cross a cheap place to stay in Sydney? Yes - it offers budget accommodation with air conditioning in every room and ensuites in most, a rare combination at backpacker prices in central Sydney. Does Mad Monkey Kings Cross offer weekly rates for long stays? Yes - weekly rates for longer stays are available when you book direct on our website. Long-stay guests are a big part of the family, especially working holidaymakers settling into the city. Can I bring an e-bike or e-scooter battery into Mad Monkey Kings Cross? No - lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices are not permitted anywhere on the premises, including dorms, private rooms, common areas and luggage storage. We also can't charge or store them for you. This is a strict fire-safety policy with no exceptions, in line with NSW and Victorian guidance on lithium-ion battery fires in accommodation. If you're travelling with an e-bike or e-scooter, please arrange separate off-site storage before you arrive - our reception team is happy to point you to nearby options
Baggage storage
Fitness center
Lounge
Printer
Air conditioning
All rooms disinfected daily
Board games / puzzles
Cashless payment accepted
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Common areas disinfected daily
Daily Housekeeping
Darts
Evening entertainment
Fire extinguishers
Game room
Heating
Internet
Invoices
Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Local safety protocols followed
Lockers
Movie nights
No Children Allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Self-service laundry
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Smoke alarms
Smoke-free property
14 Bed Mixed Dorm
Air-conditioning
Wireless internet (WiFi)
8 Bed Mixed Ensuite
8 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite
10 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
10 Bed Mixed Dorm
8 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
8 Bed Female Dorm with Ensuite
8 Bed Mixed Dorm
4 Bed Mixed Dorm
S 10 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Offline