We stayed in Townsend Lodge five nights. Perth is a very expensive city and this hostel is the cheapest accomodation. We arrived at 10 pm and we had not cash but there wasn't credit card service in the hostel, we had to look for cash machine because you have to pay before to see the room and give 50 dollars... More

Being a solo traveller, finding a hostel with single rooms was not that easy, and all the prices in Perth seem to be particularly expensive. At 45 dollars a night this place is average. Quite easy to find as it is fairly central (although still a 15 minute walk to the train station). I arrived very early in the morning,... More

While it will never be mistaken for a luxury establishment, Townsend Lodge does provide secure, cheap accommodation right in the Perth CBD. Communication in relation to my resevation was prompt and correct. The room I stayed in was quiet and clean. There doesn't appear to be very many showers and toilets for the shared facility rooms but it wasn't a... More

The hostel is pretty dirty, and VERY noisy! I stayed in the main block, where the kitchen, reception and everything is located. The noise from the kitchen echoes throughout the block, making it so hard to sleep without ear plugs! If you're lucky enough to stay in the other block (not connected to main building) then it's very quiet. I... More

The twin rooms are so extremly small (and dirty), I just cannot believe it! There is no real wardrobe in a twin room, just two beds, a commode and between every piece ca. 20 cm of space. Two people cannot stand in that room at the same time! Facilities are old and tacky, rooms at the frontside are very loud... More

It's so quiet that I wondered if there were other people in this place. Definitely a very good place for people who would like to sleep early and peacefully. The building and interior is rather dated but everything is kept clean, neat and tidy. The kitchen is impeccable. Plenty of stoves, pots, pans and everything you can think of. This... More

I guess I have a different opinion about this lodge than most people do. Maybe I was lucky with the places I slept before. This is definately not the best one. There is a 24 hours check-in, if the reception is open though. The reception closes between 12 en 2 pm. I don't think the staff is that nice at... More

Townsend Lodge is in walking distance of CBD (one can even walk to the station). The rooms are small and simple but very clean and well kept. The staff are very friendly and most helpful. It is possible to check in 24 hours - an advantge with international flights to Perth arriving in the middle of the night. The communal... More

AU$42 for a single room on edge of CBD - great value. Pleasant staff, good facilities (kitchen/dining area is huge), clean and comfortable. Pleasant atmoshpere. Good location - easy walk to CBD and Swan River front. 15 mins walk from Train station. On many bus routes - including bus from Domestic Airport. Well recomended.