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18 Phillimore St, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160, Australia
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Old Fire Station Backpackers
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Quebec City, Canada
1 review
“The BEST backpackers ever!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

I've stayed at the OFS 3 months. Those were the best months of my trip. Everything is nice about this hostel: the staff, the look (the paints on the walls are awesome), the people, the pingpong tournaments every month, the backyard, the outdoor cinema, it's the perfect place if you want to make the party every night, the "jukebox" in the backyard, the free wifi, you can buy beer there but you can bring your own alcool as well, the beach is close, they have soooo many movies and tv shows, the 50% off at the indian restaurant (best indian restaurant i've tried) in the same building, the friday night thematic party every month...etc. etc! It's not that noisy!..people are respectfull because at the end..you know pretty much everybody anyway and the music in the backyard stops at midnight! People makes party outside not inside. They clean the rooms once a week and do it well (we have to remove everything from the floor to be sure that they can clean it well) and the bathroom and kitchen every day. I don't know...I've been there last year and that was awesome..I've met so many nice people and at the end we're like a family because everybody stays there for a couple of months or more. The best place in Fremantle and, for me, in Australia. So many good memories..So yep!...go for it!

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Fremantle, Australia
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“Fun (but noisy) place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Awesome place to stay. We were here for two weeks in July and had a great time. The movie room and the outdoor cinema were great, the staff always seemed to be cleaning. Everyone was friendly and we even got dinner cooked for us by some lovely French travellers who cooked too much :)

The downside - it's VERY noisy out the back (where our private room was) with the jukebox playing till late, if not the jukebox then people singing/talking and the cleaning being done early morning. Because we were outside, I was constantly having to walk past all the smokers to get anywhere (obviously not a bad point if you smoke!!).

Would stay there again if they wern't always booked out!!

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Coolest hostel I've stayed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

This place has everything! It can be a bit loud, but there's lots to do here.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Perth
2 reviews
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“Great Party venue”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

I spent two months at this hostel, brilliant atmosphere and all the facilities. Probably not the place to stay if you are seeking a relaxing getaway, but this is possibly the best place too get drunk in Freo! Friendly staff and a good location make this place a winner.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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“Sociable place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011

This was the first hostel I stayed in and thoroughly enjoyed it. A lot of people are long termers but you are made to feel welcome, although can still be a little 'clicky'.
I stayed in a female dorm which has its own kitchen, TV, and bathroom. Spent a few nights in my PJs under a blanket watching one of the many DVDs on offer.
Staff are very helpful, the place is constantly been cleaned. My room was very small and there was no room to put my stuff. But ont he hole I had a great time and would definatley stay there again.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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