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- Excellent6%
- Very good19%
- Average19%
- Poor20%
- Terrible36%
14 Feb 2018“affordable stay”
4 Dec 2017“Good point: location”
Breakfast included
Non-Smoking Hotel
Bar/Lounge
Self-Serve Laundry
Paid Wifi
Standard Room
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andscrewtheowner
Greater Perth, Australia
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile Ok so winner of backpackers something blablabla... Super dull place, thriftstore seats and sofas in the lounge kill your back and look hobo AF, internet isslow! And since a few days the owner of the place sold out his services to a company that lets...More
adalhan007
Berlin, Germany
Reviewed 15 February 2018 i was travelling alone....stayed for a weekend...everything was ok....but ladies if are alone you will be approached by a housekeeping guy (old skinny bald)..for free massage...he was very annoying and irritating....he enjoys cleaning ladies toilets....less on his duties...i hope management replaces him....
rosemelwin
Perth, Australia
Reviewed 29 January 2018 good atmosphere, and spacious commons areas...recently they renovated the backside...but bad experience I had was that , because the backside access is open , somebody stole my clothes which I hanged to dry in the clothesline near the laundry area....I have even noticed a guy...More
Reviewed 5 December 2017 via mobile What is Good: located close to the city center
What is Bad: kitchen, fridges, showers too little for the number of guests. No BYO alcool. Some places are dirty. Also you have a deposit for the kitchenware that you must store into your room, annoyingMore
Thanks for the feedback we agree our location is great and central to explore Perth.
We do don't allow BYO as we have a fully licensed bar on the premises and this is a regulation. We are working on our cleanliness and improving areas as...More
ivoesenek
Sydney, Australia
Reviewed 3 November 2017 GET RID OF THE CARPET! Seriously that gets so strained and it smells, not the best choice for an hostel.
You also have to rent your kitchen suppliances (you get the money back if you deliver it back) with makes it uncomfortable to cook.
the...More
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"take care of your belongings"
"Always get the private room or better"
"Go for the back of the hostel if you can but not too close to the common room"
"Don't stay here, stay a little further out for a more comfortable stay."
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