Mad Monkey Hostel, Coogee Beach, Sydney, Australia

Unclaimed

The location and the view from the hostel are fantastic! The staff is also very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the condition of the hostel leaves a bit to be desired. On the bunk beds, the top bunk is so low that you can’t sit upright on the bottom one (I’m 1.75m tall). The bathroom and toilet also feel a bit outdated. Something else I found a bit confusing: the hostel carries the Mad Monkey name, but it has little in common with the typical Mad Monkey concept – especially when it comes to food, events, and tours. My conclusion: With some renovations and a bit more of that Mad Monkey vibe, this hostel could have much more potential!

I loved my stay here - the location is perfect for the beach and for buses into the city. I stayed in an 8 bed dorm, which was fine. The beds are comfy, but there's no storage in the rooms and you couldn't move once all 8 beds were filled. Cleanliness was good, & staff were really friendly. One day we did come back to our room to find our stuff ALL over the place mixed in with everyone else's, I'm guessing this was down to whoever swept the floor that day - that didn't leave a great taste. I've not yet stayed in a hostel where the TV has been blasting sport so often, and I did feel this detracted from the experience. Overall would absolutely recommend & stay again.

Incredible Location! right by the beach, super comfortable commute anywhere because its right next to a bus station, food EVERYWHERE, staff are super nice and keep everything super clean, one of the best hostels ive stayed at in a longggg time!