Mad Monkey Jungle is a resort style hostel, featuring FREE ultra fast WIFI. Centrally located in the heart of Cairns and is only a short walk to all the major attractions. You are guaranteed to get the most out of your stay and get a great night’s sleep. All rooms are fully air-conditioned & feature spacious en suite bathrooms, plus your own private balconies or courtyard gardens. With the outdoor pool oasis, outdoor bar with super cheap drinks, & a great social area where you can meet all new friends, you can truly experience Cairns to the max. The property entertainments team also organise events in the hostel every day & night, plus show our guests the top backpacker bars that offer cheap eats & drinks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2


Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
Belgium Belgium
The best hostel I've stayed in in Australia! Everything is clean. The outdoor space really looks amazing! And such good vibes with the other guests and the staff! I highly recommend 🌟
Clementine
Belgium Belgium
A warm and friendly hostel with an incredible atmosphere where you feel right at home. The hostel is very clean and the staff / people feel like family. I really recommend it 😊
Ebba
Sweden Sweden
This hostel has always a good vibe. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and it’s easy to make new friends with the common areas. The kitchen and the dorms is clean and the bar is really nice with many options. Nothing to complain about. I...
Silvestre
Australia Australia
The best hostel in Cairns! Super social, with lots of interesting, open-minded people from all over the world. The common areas are great and there’s always something fun going on — pool competitions, beer pong, and stuff like that. The...
Clara
Australia Australia
Wonderful hostel in the city center, you can’t have a best location between esplanade, lagoon and cairns central! You can find everything you need and the staff is really kind and helpful. There is events (games, barbecues…) every night here so...
Vrieling
Australia Australia
The staff definitely :) Good party vibes, offers lot of opportunities to meet people
Malin
Norway Norway
Its super central, easy to get around and easy to get back to after a night out! Really friendly staff and easy to meet people during their evening activities!
Robyn
Ireland Ireland
Loved the hostel, the staff were so lovely and helpful with everything, the rooms were very comfortable and spacious and had great aircon. Great bar and daily events. I would 100% book again :)
Piccioni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
One night wasn't enough. This hostel has such a fun atmosphere and the staff were so friendly. It's the perfect spot for meeting people quickly. I would totally return
Matthew
United States United States
Comfy rooms, lots of common area space, and great kitchen! Bar is super cheap, which is appreciated on a backpacker budget. Free pool table!

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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property. We strongly recommend that people over the age of 35 seek alternative accommodation as our dorms and party atmosphere might not be suitable.

You must show a valid passport upon check-in.

Please note for bookings of 8 or more rooms or people, different policies and procedures may apply. Please email the property directly if you wish to discuss a group booking.

For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

For all payments there will be a 1% card fee.

Reception open 8am - 11pm. Check in after those hours with the bar.

Check out before 10am / Check in after 2pm.

Please note that our reception is closed on 24th December, 25th December, 26th December and 31st December & 1st of January. You will not be able to check in or out on those dates.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.