The Mad Monkey Hostels story begins in Cambodia. In 2011, 4 friends from the UK, along with a Cambodian team that came to feel more like a family, opened Mad Monkey Phnom Penh. The goal is to create a socially responsible hostel that would change the youth travel industry for the better by having a measurable positive impact on the local community. This concept proved popular, and Mad Monkey quickly grew. From its humble beginnings, Mad Monkey has expanded rapidly across Southeast Asia, with presence in Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Australia, with a fast growing network of new properties. Today, we operate 24 hostels in 6 regions. At Mad Monkey, we pride ourselves in creating meaningful and sustainable travel experiences for our guests. Find out how we promote responsible travel to reshape the tourism industry into a mutually beneficial relationship for our guests, our team, and the local communities in which we are located. It's important to remember at all times that you are an ambassador, team member, Mad Monkey family member, and perhaps a guest in the region you are in. 1. Make life easy for guests and colleagues. 2. Leverage local, regional, and global partnerships. 3. Mad Monkey: The World’s Best Hostel