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23 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), 2011 (show map)
Hostel Overview
Formerly Funk House Backpackers
Before October 2022 Mad Monkey Downtown was known as Funk House Backpackers

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Facilities of Mad Monkey Downtown
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Front-desk/reception area services
Lockers, Luggage storage
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace
Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Carpeted, Hairdryer, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 as well as children under 18 years of age.Please note the reception is closed on the 25 December 2023. You will not be able to check in or out on that date. Payment for all reservations made between 24 December & 2 of January will be taken when the booking is made and are NON REFUNDABLE. If credit card is invalid or inefficient funds you have 72 hours to update your details otherwise your booking will be cancelled.This property does not accept bookings of 8 or more people.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Traveller reviews

“Came to stay a couple of days and stayed for months”
22 Jul 2025
Nicest people and very flexible with a backpacker needs

“Superb”
10 Jul 2025
Very friendlyl staff. Josh was especially helpful as it was my first visit to Sydney. Very close to public transport

“Good youth hostel, great staff, great location.”
05 Jul 2025
It is a vibrant hostel for youth. Got a good, international and social atmosphere. I believe most of the guests are likely 20-25 years old. I booked the double room (not the dorms) for my girlfriend and I. The room was clean. The shared kitchen and bathroom was clean (for a youth hostel standard). The no-noice after 10:00 PM policy was enforced, had no trouble sleeping. With ear-plugs you’ll sleep like a rock. But you are at a hostel, you’re not there to sleep early, right? Staff was very friendly, I got the impression most of them stayed at the hostel themselves. Always very friendly for a chat and advice.

“Superb”
04 Jul 2025
Close to the train station and still good vibes even though it’s not high season!