UNDP CERTIFIED GLOBAL COUCHSURFING NETWORK · EUROPE · USA · NOW HITTING AUSTRALIA

Couchsurfing at its best

Sleep cool.
Date friendly.
Travel free.

Couch Monkey is the dark-velvet network for couch surfers and backpackers who refuse hostels. List your couch, room or apartment. Swipe stays. Swipe dates. Stay a week, a month — or longer with a rental agreement.

A week or lessMonthly stays30+ days with rental agreementFree or rent — your choice
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100% free · dating included
Cozy couch for travelers
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Supermarket friendly Laundromat friendly Coffee shops mapped All cities in the world

Everything a couch surfer desires

Accommodation at a budget — or free for all. With dating options, references, and genuine trust built in.

Swipe Your Couch, Swipe Your Date

Dual-mode swiping — find a free couch for the week or a friendly date in the same city.

Police Check Verified

Upload your police check and earn the green verified badge. Trust is everything here.

Every City, Mapped

Listings, supermarkets, coffee shops and laundromats pinned on a global dark map.

Friendly Ratings

Friendly means they like you. Leave ratings and comments on hosts, guests and dates.

ChatGPT Concierge

AI travel assistant plus one-click AI bios and listing descriptions.

Backpacker First

For travelers who refuse hostels. Free stays or budget rent — from Paris to Sydney.

Free for everyone

The new Couchsurfing and dating app — 100% free for all. Unlimited couch swiping, member picture galleries, matching and dating included. Delete your listing or leave the network anytime.

Everyone

$0 forever

Swipe couches, browse member picture galleries, match, date, review — all free.

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Couchsurfing is free with the option to rent · Europe · USA · Australia · UNDP certified global network