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Reviews of Mad Monkey Potts Point 3.5 stars

27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, 2011 Sydney, Australia

#253 of 344 hotels in Sydney

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Review score

Based on 412 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Change of prices

    Very friendly and helping staff all the time

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    laundry room

    free dinner, common areas

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    7.0
    Budget option in the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very small, it’s hard to move around. The provided linen was dirty. There was quite a few of cockroaches in the room.

    Friendly staff, convenient location, free dinners were nice and tasty.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    I stayed for one month, and I didn’t change hostels because it’s very well located and ticked all the boxes of a good ho
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough bathrooms and the kitchen is a bit small.

    The hostel is very well located, with activities every evening and parties between MAD Monkeys hostels throughout the week. The staff is welcoming and available until late at night. Special mention to Phelan and Jake, who put a lot of heart into their work at the hostel.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a bit dirty

    Great Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    7.0
    Nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed and pillow isn't conformable.

    The best location, it is close to everywhere by metro.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    8.0
    I have had a good stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I have to complain about something, the mattresses and walls are a little thin.

    Free dinners, a fun and social environment, and small activities to take part in every night. Has everything you need for a longer stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really social and friendly hostel

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    8.0
    What you expect, good location and nice for solo trips
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Overall was good, maybe some noise during the night from the streets but that is going normal considering how centric is the location

    It met my expectations. The staff weas very kind and the vibe from the people was nice. Bathrooms were clean and you have a well-equipped kitchen that you can use at anytime keeping it clean for the rest :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    9.0
    Amazing food every night
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Made me feel right at home

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice hostel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room I had was tiny. If two people opened their suitcases on the floor, there would be no floor left. Fortunately there was only one other person there, so it was fine, but I can't imagine having three roommates in that tiny space. Also there were no hooks for towels or jackets, and no shelf either in the locker or by the bed. I appreciate that the hostel tried to work with the space by putting labeled boxes beneath the beds (each was assigned to one of the bunks), that's definitely helpful, but hooks and shelves would be better.

    Nice hostel in a great location. Everything was reasonably clean and comfortable. It's nice they offer dinners, that's quite unusual, the food was good. There's a lot of shelves and hooks in the shower stalls, that's something a lot of hostels forget about, so it was nice to be able to put all my stuff somewhere else than the floor. I got my own two sockets and a bed light, and there was a small sink in the room. All the staff I met were nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s super sociable:) Josh from staff was super nice and helped me with all my concerns.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    8.0
    Fun to hang out with people living there!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 19 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little bit dirty. But at least they come to our room to clean it up.

    Free food including the accommodation fee is quite reasonable. Josh and Jake printed out CV for me. They were so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell of cushions in tv room

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was unreliable

    Really enjoyed my stay here, the free dinner was great and facilities were always being kept clean by staff. Kitchen was well equipped -especially for a hostel. Beds were comfortable, though there is no a/c in the rooms so could be a little stuffy but fans did end up being provided. Staff were friendly, especially Josh on reception who went out of his way to help us.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    7.0
    Great personal, ok hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room: Dirty, lots of stains and garbage under beds from other customers. A few cockeroaches. Beds are worn out. Kitchen, diningarea: Very small and crowded

    Personal was outstanding, helpful and flexible to all my needs. Good storage option in both kitchen and room. Nice area to hangout.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff and inviting atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My experience was really good here only thing is a few cockroaches but that unavoidable for almost every hostel.

    The location is great and perfect for public transportation around the rest of the city, the Hostel is very customer focused with free dinners every night and events every evening too. I am also impressed by the upkeep of the hostel, with them cleaning every room each day and keep the kitchen clean for the customers.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved the fact that I could go to Anytime fitness. Best thing ever.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can feel abit crowded and could have more foodstorage

    Great value with free dinners and activities every night

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    very good vibe in the hostel. Super kind and helpful reception staff. Budget friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Water pressure of showers.

    Reception staff was beyond helpful and kind.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    9.0
    Can’t wait to be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As there are a lot of people staying longterm it’s like one big family. It’s very easy to get into groups and friendships tho which makes this hostel so wholesome

    Family vibe, good dinner for free, next to the train station

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is good. It is very social and you can find a connection here very quickly if you travel alone. Activities are done every evening, such as quiz shows or movie nights. The rooms are rather smaller, but cosy. There are also sinks in the four rooms. There is something cooked to eat every evening and the kitchen is well equipped.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a dorm. It's pretty good for a drom. Nothing bad to say.

    Provided dinner. Provided gym.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel has a great location! There’s always at least one staff in case you need any help, free dinner every day and it’s perfect to socialize with other backpackers. All in all a place to recommend!

    Stayed in June 2024

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