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Hostel · ★★ · Mad Monkey
# Mad Monkey Backpackers Central

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

7.7 ·  Good 67 reviews ·  #116 #116 of 140 in Cairns ·  8.3 Location score
## About Mad Monkey Backpackers Central

Mad Monkey Backpackers Central is a hostel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 67 reviews. Facilities include bar, gym, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 570 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

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

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

- **Chain:** Mad Monkey

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 33

100-102 Sheridan St

## How Mad Monkey Backpackers Central scores

Better rated than 16% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Beach access **8.4**
-   Public transport **8.6**

Cairns average

## Amenities

BarGymAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

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

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **13**

<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="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">410 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cairns Museum270 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Farm340 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo410 m
-   Cairns Aquarium450 m
-   Skyrail-ITM530 m
-   Kokoda Hall580 m

## Mad Monkey Backpackers Central: in detail

Mad Monkey Backpackers Central provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with air conditioning for a more pleasant stay. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Mad Monkey Backpackers Central. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Mad Monkey Backpackers Central. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hostel. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hostel.

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## Questions about Mad Monkey Backpackers Central

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

Mad Monkey Backpackers Central has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 67 reviews, which is better than 16% of rated hotels in Cairns.

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

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

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

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

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

The nearest beach is 570 m from the hotel.

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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