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title: "Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater, Sydney | StayVersus"
description: "Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater in Sydney: rated 7.8 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★ · Mad Monkey
# Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater

Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Australia

7.8 ·  Good 39 reviews ·  #343 #343 of 463 in Sydney ·  4.4/5 on Google, 394 reviews ·  7.1 Location score
## About Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater

Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater is a hostel in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 39 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Chain:** Mad Monkey

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 54

79 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross [madmonkey.com.au](http://www.madmonkey.com.au)

## How Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater scores

Better rated than 24% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Beach access **5.0**
-   Public transport **5.2**

Sydney average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

394 Google reviews

-   5★56%
-   4★20%
-   3★10%
-   2★9%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edgecliff railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Double Win120 m
-   Coca Cola Sign300 m
-   Galleria Vicino490 m
-   Uluru, Northern Territory590 m
-   Sydney Jewish Museum590 m
-   Gay & Lesbian Holocaust Memorial620 m

## Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. The hostel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hostel's ticket service and tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. For those with discerning taste buds, having an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at your disposal will undoubtedly be appreciated. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hostel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater

### How do guests rate Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater?

Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 39 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater have?

Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater has 12 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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