About

The hostel where ‘let’s just grab something’ turns into a three-suburb food crawl. Mad Monkey Broadway is the city explorer’s base - planted perfectly between Central Station, Newtown’s vintage stores and street art, and the dumpling heaven of Chinatown in Haymarket. If your Sydney plans are more eat-shop-explore than rage-repeat, this is your spot. Every room is air-conditioned - cool nights all summer, guaranteed. Dorms come in mixed and female-only options. The vibe here is calmer and more homely than the Kings Cross properties: guitars get picked up in the common room, plans get swapped over dinner, and the energy stays easy. But a quiet base doesn’t mean a quiet life - organised events and nights out run seven days a week, and the weekend joint Mad Monkey parties at Downtown and East Side are a short train ride away whenever you want them. Free local gym access is included, the Broadway shopping centre is around the corner, there’s a great swimming pool across the road, and a single bus takes you straight to Sydney’s beaches. The Harbour Bridge and Opera House are close by too. With Central Station minutes away, Broadway is also the smartest launch point in the family for day trips - Blue Mountains, anyone? And the easy connection to everywhere else in Sydney.

INCLUDED IN EVERY STAY
●​ Air conditioning in every room ●​ Free local gym access ●​ Organised events & nights out, 7 days a week
●​ Power point at every bed ●​ Free WiFi ●​ Large security lockers (BYO padlock) ●​ Complimentary tea & coffee

IMPORTANT INFO FOR YOUR STAY
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 Broadway 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 - a short train ride from your calm city base.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Book Exchange
  • PlayStation
  • Board Games
  • Wi-Fi
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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(2356)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.4
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    8.2
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
B
BESQUEUT
Female, 31-40, France
Probably the best hostel in Sydney with very good welcome, mood, atmosphere and social activities. The hostel has been (and still is, but without any disturbance) renovated. Great! I highly recommend !
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
M
Matisse
Male, 18-24, France
Really good hostel. The staff was pleasant. Well-located and close to the CBD
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
R
Robert
Male, 25-30, Wales
Great location, very clean and sociable hostel
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Location

20 City Rd, Sydney, Australia
2.3km from city centre