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Mad Monkey Central

Cairns City (0 kms from Cairns Night Markets)
100-102 Sheridan St - Show on map

Ranked 17 out of 22 backpacker hostels in cairns

7.4
616 reviews

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About Mad Monkey Central

Within arms reach of the best nightclubs, eateries and shopping destinations in central Cairns, this modern hostel and beer garden offers large dorms for as many as 12 guests. Mad Monkey promises an (Read More)unforgettable staycation with onsite amenities like an open-air movie screening zone and palm-lined outdoor pool surrounded by hammocks and Balinese beds. Flanked with funky décor, each dorm offers bunk beds and robust connectivity. Private rooms add chesterfields.

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Twin Room
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    The twin room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Double Room
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    The double room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

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    Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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    Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    7.4
    Based on 616 Reviews
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    Comfort

    7.48

    Cleanliness

    7.39

    Value For Money

    7.74

    Facilities

    7.44

    Guest Reviews

    Esmee
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Really enjoyed my stay in this hostel! Rooms were nice, also the staff and they were very helpfull. Everything is also very clean and the people very social.

    Published on 20 Dec 2023

    Marco
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Good value for the money
    Great location and super staff, they have helped a lot with my requests during my stay. Very good breakfast included in the price with freshly made pancakes.
    The toilet were outdated and not very clean during the day, only early morning.

    Published on 10 Dec 2023

    Dalma
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Awesome hostel!
    Staff is very welcoming. There is breakfast and received a welcome drink. Various and separated common areas to chill. Location is perfect to walk to town. Hostel was clean, matress was good
    Could have more laundry stations

    Published on 09 Dec 2023

    Carolien
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Nice staff!

    Published on 08 Dec 2023

    Emma
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great place, great people
    Great staff, very clean. Had an amazing time, beds were comfortable and everyone was nice. Nice pool area, bar and TV area.

    Published on 07 Dec 2023

    Stoneberg
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Clean facilities, nice rooms, helpful staff
    I loved the communal areas. They were super social and chill

    Published on 02 Dec 2023

    Konrad
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Awesome team, good vibes. Very close to supermarket and the city. Parking lot right next to the hostel.

    Published on 01 Dec 2023

    James
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great way to make friends
    Love the fact there is a beer garden and a pool to chill in when its super hot. Sun beds to chill in!!

    Published on 01 Dec 2023

    Georgia
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Pleasant
    Room was clean, good air-con and fab location!
    My private rooms was next to the social space so was very noisy overnight, didnt get much sleep! The showers werent the cleanest but not too bad!

    Published on 26 Nov 2023

    ukasz
    solo traveller
    7.0
    Good
    Good as a base for expeditions
    Room with air con, clean
    They should adjust when it comes to check in and not make a person after w night of travel to wait another 5 hours to check in! More "crew' than real gusta travelling

    Published on 25 Nov 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Cairns City (0.7 Km from city center)

    100-102 Sheridan St - Show on map

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