Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

Wonderful
Traveller Type: review category business travellers
  : Staff were very friendly and helpful. I had minimal needs as I just needed somewhere to sleep while visiting family nearby. The facilites were as to be expected, and everything I needed was there. I didn't use the kitchen but did go in there and was nice to see how well organised it was for so many people's use of it.
  : The only thing was there wasn't an easy way to open windows and backpackers aren't always the cleanest creatures so it smelt a bit funny at times.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The staff is great, very nice and helpful. The location is very central, not far from the central train station and actually close to many interesting sights.
  : The room was poorly insulated – both in terms of sound and heat – with a strong smell of moisture, extremely small on the whole (not much larger than a train cabin) fitted with very basic equipment, and in need of some repairs (including the door knob that looked like it could break anytime). The facility, on the whole, did not give an impression of cleanliness, especially the restrooms, same with the kitchen, whereby the "free breakfast" was essentially non-existent. We're glad we just stayed for one night!

Fair
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : I liked how close it was to the CBD, there was no imposed curfew so it allowed exploring of Sydney at night. They had fostered good atmosphere with events and the staff were helpful and friendly.
  : The bedrooms were not cleaned (Deep clean on Monday never happened). The bed looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the last occupant just duvet folded and put under pillow. There was also what looked like black mould on the walls and roof.

Very Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Very good showers. The toilets and showers were timely clean.The staff understood what was needed to keep the place running smoothly.Beds were comfortable, as well as pillows.Breakfast provided was light but enough for a good start of the day.Good kitchen.Close to good and cheap restaurants.
  : Light in the room was not so great. Some hangers should be placed to facilitate the logistics in the rooms. The ventilation in the rooms was not great, and it was a bit dampy.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: solo traveller

Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : The people here make the hostel. Everyone is super friendly. Great showers, weekly events and wifi. Great location. Free breakfast and tea/coffee all day is helpful.
  : Unfortunately the noise as the rooms are not very sound proof. I stayed in a room opposite the common room and shower rooms. Would be great if there were doors on them to soundproof. Also feel a shelf or two in the showers would be helpful. Room 3 is also tiny so very difficult when you have lots of luggage.

Very Good
Traveller Type: with friends
  : Beds, showers, lighting, friendly staff, accessible, close to train station, could get in after hours
  : No gluten free breakfast options or towels provided

Wonderful
Traveller Type: group

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Easy access to Broadway strip + friendly roommates, pretty accessible accommodations
  : Bathrooms were a bit too open with no doors (though there were stalls inside, couldn't find remote to turn down the temperature of the room so it was pretty warm during my entire stay

Good
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Good location near park, mall and not far from city centre.It is a proper backpacking hostel with young people. You can meet some folks to talk about your travells you can enjoy pasta night if you are lucky. You can even live there for free if you start to work there (we didn't try that option but it says on the flyer).But don't think that if you book private room you are suddendly in a hotel. If you need to sleep early it might be a problem.
  : There were no rules regarding silent hours and the place got quite loud in the evenings.Free breakfast are only some cereals, toasts and couple of spreads (jam, pb, local Nutella). We decided to upgrade it with resources we bought at nearby supermarket. Also, breakfast starts at 8 am, which is a bit late espeacially when you will come from e.g. US timezones.