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Mad Monkey Coogee Beach Sydney

Mad Monkey Coogee Beach, Sydney is the first Mad Monkey Hostel in Australia! Home of FNKY, the hostel is found right on Coogee Beach. It’s the perfect location to reach all the best things to do in Sydney, including the famous Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk. Stay with Mad Monkey ‘Down Under’ for the friendly service and social atmosphere we’re known for all over Asia.

Faciliities & Amenities

  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Beach Views
  • Shared Dorms
  • Private Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Lock Boxes
  • WiFi
  • Towels
Google Rating
4.0
Based on 281 reviews
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Coogee Beach Cheat Sheet

Everything you need to know about traveling Coogee Beach, Sydney

Coogee Beach, Sydney at a glance

WHEN TO GO

Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons are opposite of the northern hemisphere. With excellent weather nearly all year, the best times to visit are spring, summer and fall.

 

CUSTOMS & ETIQUETTE

  • Tipping: Tipping isn’t expected, but is of course appreciated. In more upscale touristy spots, it may be more expected. 10% or $5 for your meal/service is sufficient.
  • Communication: Australians are very casual, direct, and humorous when communicating. Honesty is appreciated and arrogance is looked down on.
  • Dating: The bill is usually split on a date, men aren’t expected to pay.
  • Bring Your Own at restaurants: Alcohol is very expensive in Australia so many restaurants are “BYO” and you’re welcome to bring your own bevvies.
  • Drinking with friends: Aussies typically take turns (“shout”) buying rounds of drinks.

WHAT TO EAT

  • Vegemite
  • Barbecue
  • Meat pies & sausage rolls
  • Tim Tams
  • Flat white coffee & piccolo lattes
  • Pavlova
  • Lamb & kangaroo
186 Arden St
Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

 

Where is Mad Monkey Coogee Beach?

Mad Monkey’s first Australia Hostel is conveniently located in the Coogee Beach area of Sydney. This up-and-coming neighbourhood full of cafes and restaurants sits right on the beach, and our hostel has great views out over the surf and sand. Our hostel is easy to find (it’s right on top of a McDonald’s). Here are directions to get to Mad Monkey, wherever you’re traveling from.

 

How to get to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach

Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach from the airport:
By bus: Take the 400 bus from Bay 21 (International) or outside Qantas arrivals (Domestic) in the direction of Bondi Junction. Get off at Randwick. Change to a 372, 373, or 374 bus towards Coogee Beach Terminal. Get off at McDonald’s. Look up and you’ll see Mad Monkey – ring the doorbell for access.
By taxi: Ask a taxi to take you to Coogee Beach, and jump out at McDonald’s. We’re above the restaurant – ring the doorbell and come on in.

Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach from Central Station:
Take the 372 bus direct to Coogee Beach. Get off at McDonald’s. We’re above McDonald’s. Ring the bell and come on up.

Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach from Circular Quay/City Centre:
Take the 373 bus direct to Coogee Beach. Get off at McDonald’s. We’re above McDonald’s. Ring the bell and come on up.

Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach driving from west:
Follow any road into the city.
Use Cleveland Street to reach Anzac Parade.
Turn left onto Alison Road (follow signs to Randwick & Coogee Beach).
Follow Alison Road, past Randwick Race Course, past Belmore Road, past Avoca Street.
Turn right onto Carrington Street.
Turn left onto Dolphin Street.
When you reach Oval we are directly opposite, above McDonald’s. Ring our bell and come on in.

Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach driving from north:
Follow any road into the city.
When you cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, stay on the Eastern Distributor.
Take the Randwick exit onto Anzac Parade.
Turn left onto Alison Road (follow signs to Randwick & Coogee Beach).
Follow Alison Road, past Randwick Race Course, past Belmore Road, past Avoca Street.
Turn right onto Carrington Street.
Turn left onto Dolphin Street.
When you reach Oval we are directly opposite, above McDonald’s. Ring our bell and come on in.

Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach driving from south:
Follow any road past the airport along Southern Cross Drive (do not enter the Eastern Distributor).
Stay in the left lane and turn right onto Dacey Avenue.
Go straight at the next set of traffic lights onto Alison Road (follow signs to Randwick & Coogee Beach).
Follow Alison Road, past Randwick Race Course, past Belmore Road, past Avoca Street.
Turn right onto Carrington Street.
Turn left onto Dolphin Street.
When you reach Oval we are directly opposite, above McDonald’s. Ring our bell and come on in.

Mad Monkey Coogee Beach

Pros:- Clean facilities (cleaners working around the clock cleaning the shared areas and bathrooms)- Location (perfectly positioned hostel walking distance from the beach, close to public transport, woollies, pubs, clubs and restaurants) - You can walk to practically everything.- Beautiful view of the beach from the common area.- Safe and comfortable atmosphere.- Friendly, inclusive and knowledgeable staff and management - always on hand- The most comfortable beds ever!- Facilities - excellent kitchen and indoor dining area, tea and coffee complementary, laundry room.- Weekly eventsMonday pancake night, Wednesday pool tournament night,Thursday wine and cheese night - this was a great way to make some friends while solo traveling.- Multiple types of rooms to choose from- Free Wifi- Locker facilitiesCons:- None
Mia
Mia
1674962173
Loved staying in the hostel, I was there for almost 4 months and didn’t want to leave. Tia on reception is amazing, and I’d now call her a friend, she goes above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your stay. Kataya, one of the cleaners is really good at her job and is so friendly. I really enjoyed my time at this hostel and have recommended it to so many people since.
Cushla Crowe
Cushla Crowe
1674956672
This hostel is amazing amazing place to stay! I have been in the female dorm for roughly 3-4months and have made some of the best friends. It’s clean and welcoming and the perfect location if you are a beach lover! There is a real mixture of travellers and people using the hostel as a base to work and save for more travelling! Couldn’t recommend it enough.
Fiona Parfoot
Fiona Parfoot
1661760579
Such a great hostel ! I have been staying in Mad Monkey for two months now - which tells a tale in itself. The hostel is very clean with great facilities.Mad Monkey is such a great place to make friends and the staff are more than accommodating and helpful. It’s like a big home. Never want to leave !!!
Shannon Kelly
Shannon Kelly
1661334316
Travelled all over Australia and this is by far the best hostel I have stayed at. The layout of the hostel is perfect for making friends and socialising or if you want to relax it is quiet enough to do so. The hostel is kept clean and Kristy listens to all requests for any upgrades or if we need any new things. Tia is absolutely amazing and will do anything she can to help, with no complaints. And the location is unbelievable, couldn’t be closer to the beach if you wanted to be.Thank you Kristy and everyone else for making my time in aus so good
Adam Tpot
Adam Tpot
1660695998
Best hostel in Sydney by far, stay is amazing, views are amazing and company is amazing. Couldn’t ask for anything better!
Had a great time at the Mad Monkey Coogee! The location can’t be beat and it’s easy to make friends and meet your fellow backpackers at this hostel. There have been a few hostels that I’ve been to where it’s a bit cliquey, or it’s more like a hotel, but this one is a smaller hostel with a chill vibe, if you want to meet people and make friends, you can, or if you want to keep to yourself, you can do that. There’s a bus stop across the street that gets you pretty much anywhere you want to go in Sydney not to mention the beach. The hostel is cleaned every day, and luckily we had a pretty good group on both of my stays that cleaned up after themselves, but as with any hostel, every now and then you get someone less considerate in. I couldn’t recommend this place more to anyone who wanted to stay.
Amazing location, friendly staff, great vibe and cool people staying. Would definitely recommend !
Karen Bailey
Karen Bailey
1660620774
The whole experience was great. easy to book. Easy to check in. Close to everything. The room & bed were clean & comfy. I slept well & don't normally do that when away from home.
Kirrili Miller
Kirrili Miller
1655456586
Great vibe and friendly staff! Highly recommend
Clay Fisher
Clay Fisher
1640662442
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