Starting in 2011 as a single hostel in Phnom Penh, travelers were drawn to the vibrant atmosphere and social responsibility at the core of the company. People thought they were mad, dubbing them the “Mad Monkeys”.Īnd thus, Mad Monkey was born and has quickly expanded since. Wanting to do something to give back, they had the idea to create substantial, sustainable, and positive change in the country to help other travelers experience its wonder. They quickly fell in love with the country and its people, however, the good times they were having in Phnom Penh were contrasted by the poverty that they came face-to-face with each day. Our story begins with three backpackers - Steve, Tom, and Alex - who came to Cambodia in 2010. Your stay with us contributes to these efforts. Our socially responsible hostel has projects in Asia that directly supports the locals - building water wells, creating education funds, providing fair employment for our team, and so on - which we’ve found is the best way to effect change. We aren’t your typical party hostel - we want to show you an epic time by immersing you in the local culture and connecting you to the communities you’re exploring.
