Backpackers | Hostel in Kings Cross, Australia
Request Type : Property Description Mad Monkey Bayswater is a social backpacker hostel at 79 Bayswater Road, Potts Point - set in a beautiful townhouse one street back from the main Kings Cross strip, offering a quieter, more relaxed pace while keeping Sydney’s nightlife and transport within a two-minute walk. The property’s signature is its massive rooftop: sunbeds for sunny afternoons and an open social dining space that hosts nightly events including rooftop BBQs, pasta nights, and open-air cinema. Air-conditioned comfort continues inside, with ceiling fans in the rooms. Guests consistently describe Bayswater as a ‘home away from home’. The cozy TV lounge features a pool table and PS5, ideal for relaxed evenings. Dorms are available in mixed and female-only options. Every guest receives a free barista coffee each morning at Happy Travels. Free WiFi and large security lockers throughout. Train and bus stops are a 2-minute walk, with direct connections to the CBD and Sydney’s beaches. INCLUDED IN EVERY STAY ● Massive rooftop with sunbeds ● Ceiling fans in the rooms ● Open-air social dining space on the rooftop ● Nightly events - rooftop BBQs, pasta nights, movie nights & more ● Cozy TV lounge with pool table & PS5 ● Free barista coffee daily (Happy Travels) ● Free WiFi ● Large security lockers (BYO padlock) ● Complimentary tea & coffee PROPERTY INFORMATION Check-in: from 2pm | Check-out: by 10am | Reception: 8am-8pm (call ahead for late arrivals) 18+ international youth hostel. Dorm rooms recommended for guests 18-35. Valid physical passport required at check-in. Card charged 1 day prior to arrival. Group bookings of 4+ subject to separate terms. No e-bike batteries on premises. Part of the Mad Monkey Backpackers Group - properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and four locations in Cairns.
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