The Old Swan Barracks Backpacker Hostel Perth reviews . (Hotel) in Perth (Western Australia).

Name: The Old Swan Barracks Backpacker Hostel Perth
Address: 2-8 Francis St, Perth WA 6000, Australia, Perth, Western Australia
Telephone: +61892270096
Price range: €€
Rating: 3.5

The Old Swan Barracks Backpacker Hostel Perth

284 Reviews

133 Comments

The Old Swan Barracks Backpacker Hostel Perth

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2-8 Francis St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

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k. n.

It was a very nice accommodation Absolutely fantastic staff members Way far better than other backpackers. Very affordable and reasonable price Very tidy and pleasant stay for short and long term accomodation.

J. J.

what an amazing hostel! everyone seems to be very happy in here. staff is helpful and laid back, rooms toilets and carpets super clean, secure rooms, over all 5 star experience.

L. C.

Would've given a 4 star as good prices, showers are hot with good power, rooms have aircon and friendly staff at reception, but the beds we stayed in had bedbugs. Also had to make own beds when arriving which isn't ideal although it is a huge hostel so would take the staff a lot of time. Rooms are good enough but nothing fancy. Seemed a pretty social place but wasn't staying for long. Parking is on road outside, paid from 8am-6pm Mon-Sat

Can’t complain at much because of the price. Here are some pros and cons anyway. Pros: cheap, powerful showers, wide comfy-enough beds, great location, 24 hour check in desk and good air con (though can get v cold). Cons: Thin walls, quite dirty kitchen and facilities, had to make own beds on arrival which was not ideal when we arrived at 2:30am and couldn’t see a thing, terrible WiFi, can’t bring in own alcohol (due to their license) and no recycling bins.

P. C.

Nice big rooms with high ceilings. Very cold air con at night. Massively let down by the kitchen. Such a hassle to use plates / cutlery etc. Have to give a $10 deposit for a set of 1 plate 1 bowl and 1 knife and fork. All of which come in a weird plastic zip lock folder that gets condensation from people washing the stuff and putting it straight in. Kitchen was really disgustingly dirty at dinner time too. Not the hostels fault but was much worse than other hostels so maybe they need to police it more? If you are not bothered about cooking though, a good hostel.

S. B.

Top hostel for young travel with bar include. Staff are well train they have good rules and service is fast and efficient. The way they run this place is something else. Worth ever penny. Good value to whatever your budget. Friendly and lively. Private rooms to dorms are great and the showers are better than all hotels i have stayed

L. S.

Service was absolutely wonderful; all of the staff that I met were friendly and hospitable. The entire hostel was clean. One down side was having to put a deposit down for your room key and dishes for the breakfast in the morning. It was in a great, central location, and I'd love to go back one day. I had a great time!

V. N. B.

This is surely a place for backpackers! I recently went to Perth, where I was looking for an affordable accommodation with good ambiance when I came across The Old Swan Barracks. The place offers a lovely stay with friendly staff, ample facilities, nice locality and welcoming atmosphere. Can’t resist to mention that the food here is absolutely delicious! I personally recommend this place to those who seek a lovely, comfortable stay in the city.

C. H.

Service was great, and the location is fantastic. Facilities are sufficient (about as expected and appropriate for budget accommodation), everything was clean and tidy, and mostly in good repair. The hostel includes a huge common room with a small bar and a furniture layout to handle several groups at once (not that you stay in a hostel this close to the CBD to hang out in the hostel). Excellent value, in my opinion.

S. H.

Great location! Very close to the train station/restaurants/shops and the price was reasonable. The bar/communal area is large and there’s plenty of space for everyone. **However, the hostel needs a serious makeover as it is rundown and has basic facilities.

D. F.

Staying here at the moment and it's nice. Building has character but its a little bit older, but just fine for a budget hostel. Only 1 hour wifi per day in 2017? Atmosphere is Ok, there's a bar but not too many people here. Quiet in the room and there is free air con in the rooms! Not a bad place to stay.

N. D.

I like the place. Really helped me when in the midnight i was looking for the place i stay and they open 24hr. Close to the city! The room is small but fair enough for the price. The bathroom is clean. The staffs were helpful and I forgot and left my souvenir bag in the room and just realized 1 week after i checked out. When i contacted the hostel, they found my bag and gave back to me!! Thank you very much!!

T. J.

Good building from outside. But hard if you bring lugage. They only have stair. Kitchen-chill room was in different floor. So not easy access. Room is good

M. S.

stayed for 3 months while they were in the middle of renovating... + free storage room (lockers in rooms are too small) + aircon - when its on + WIFI - when you can get it + Bar, game tables, big screen in the hanger on Fri/Sat nights + Bar in reception on weekdays + free sausage sizzle on friday nights + 2x TV rooms (one with couches) +1 study/common room with tables + laundry with washer/dryers, big sinks for hand-washing and sunny clothes line. + rubbish bins in rooms are emptied once a day, mid morning. + dorms are vacuumed once a week. + bedbug covers on beds + mozzie screens on dorm windows. + perfect location if you want quick, easy access to the city and transport + cheap + free breakfast (white bread, jams, cereal and longlife milk) + friendly atmosphere with other travellers if you make the effort. -LOVED the old hanger ten yrs ago when I first stayed. It doesn't have the same atmosphere. - only a couple of helpful staff which do make it worthwhile, the others are either lacking a helpful attitude, care not about your stay or are straight up rude and dismissive! - complaints aren't taken seriously and/or actioned. Definitely not 'the customer is always right' approach towards a paying guest which i witnessed multiple times. - showers are in need of reno - mouldy tiles, barely working shower head, also there are no shower mats so its very hazardous when wet. The taps on the sinks spray water at you and there is only an old hand dryer with no paper towels. - showers/toilets only cleaned once a day. - central aircon but not at set times and/or based on outside temperature ie. over 30 degrees. At the mercy of who ever is on reception. - the entire front of outdoor area is for smokers and is often filthy. - they don't recycle which is poor form. - long term residents should all share the one dorm, they are too weird for other travellers to have to put up with. - breakfast utensils for condiments should be provided. - there is no aircon in the kitchen and it's on the 3rd story so food spoils unless kept in the fridge. Food from peoples shelves and the fridge is pilfered on the regular. Any utensils, cups, bowls etc left laying around will also go missing (you have to pay a deposit for cooking equipment). - intermittent WIFI unless you are close to reception or one of the modems in the hallways. - computers for paid internet (slow). Your best to go to the library across the road - free when you join up. - no refunds or credit on weekly payments if you leave early - construction site across the road at the museum with work starting every morning approx. 7am (until 2020). - pay to park out on the street or behind the building. They tow on the regular. - metal bunk beds are squeaky af - not easy to access all levels and common areas which makes it hard to socialise and/or find anyone unless you can hear them or see them out from from upstairs - lots of street noise thu-sun due to onsite bar and the area being close to nightclubs and Northbridge. - $20 key deposit - staff have been known to come in to your dorm without knocking and with no explanation which is uncool. - No BYO (due the onsite bar)

J. M.

The place was very nice, we stayed two nights. While the first night was uneventful on the second one we had problems with moskitos. The facilities (kitchen, TV, bar, laundry) were clean. However the men's bathroom was not.

J. S.

Love staying here in private rooms or dorms. I work FIFO and call this place home sometimes .. the staff are very helpful and always friendly. Have to say Friday/Saturday nights are awesome entertainment in the Mess hall

D. H.

Really nice staff who help you out a lot. But the rooms weren't too clean, the facilities were fairly limited and not very comfortable. Lots of spider webs around the windows. Still worth a night or two if you're not looking to stay long term

A. F.

very nice place to stay at Perth CBD. Easily reached by bus, only 50 metres by walk after. It has very unique exterior from outside, looks like a castle's gate. There is alot of open space inside the building for chilling out. And it has many fun games and activity that can we do. The price is also very good! I took a shared room with 8 people, it is stil very convenient though.

T. P.

Pretty comfy beds and rooms and the entirety is clean enough. Its an old building, the placement of the showerheads reminds you that a few generations ago the average Aussie soldier stood 5 foot 5. How vast this land must have seemed to the poor sickly porridge raised London street urchins that comprised the first fleets. How harsh the unrelenting sun on their whiter-shade-of-pale paper skins. Well nowadays the Aussies are still sunburnt but by now well fed and hearty. Some of them stay at this hostel but mostly there is a camp of Germans and a camp of French who move in their own circles and speak their native tongues.

M. O.

Centrally located with free breakfast, a bit patchy, free wifi, free pool 🎱 and ping pong. We had a private room which was newly refurbished. Good space and friendly staff. Really good stay.

B. A.

Online booking under hostelworld and the checking in was fast and smooth. At 1st, i was hesitated to stay there due to some bad reviews i read bt since it was cheap and still under my budget, im like why not give a try since most of the time i would be outside and just need a bed to sleep only. So I book for a bed in the 6 beds for female room. Need to give $20 for deposit and got the bedsheet and all. The bed, pillows and all were pretty comfy. The bed wasnt tht thin and the room itself quite clean. There is an aircon inside bt since it was autumn, its pretty cold during the night so I just open up one of the window and its all good. Stay there for 4 days and usually theres like max 3 ppl in the room which is cool. The bathroom is clean, the kitchen downstair is also clean except for at the end of the day it could be dirty. Location wise it was located at a very good spot. If you walk out frm the hotel then turn left, its just 4mins walk to tht Art Gallery WA, and frm there its like 3 mins walk straight to the Perth Station. From the train station if you keep on walking straight along bridge 4mins, it will lead u to all the shopping place like Zara, H&M, KFC,McD and all. If you tend to go there using public transportation from perth international airport, I recommend you to use the 380 bus to Elizabeth Quay for $4.60 then from Elizabeth Quay (trademark-Bell Tower) u can use the blue cat bus for free to "Museum" (nearest stop to Old Swan Barrack) then walk and turn left for 2mins walk. At night usually during thr weekend it can be pretty noisy with ppl drinking outside there. Bt it will be all good before 11pm.

B. Z.

Excellent staff and great prices, this was my first time staying at a backpackers. I'm a weary and choosy traveller who really hates anything communal - this place changed my mind - everything you need is here. Definitely will stay again. P.s The hall is awesome

L. F. M.

A nice and affordable hostels for backpackers in Perth, Western Australia. The building is very nice. It has historic values as well as the building was served as a military barracks. The employees were very friendly as well.

P. R.

Good value for money and being housed in a a former army barracks was unusual. A few thing that let it down though. There was no ladder for the bunkbeds which makes it difficult. Deposit for kitchen utensils and cups (when you want a cup of tea or coffee you have to put a $10 deposit down) The mattress were uncomfortable as you could feel the springs digging into you at night when you moved. Overall a good value for money but need to be updated. Ps. Maybe the uncomfortable mattresses added to the authenticity of an army barracks life.

r. ..

Wifi isn't working at all. Some of the staff are unfriendly. Other than that its more or less alright really not far away from the cbd Beds are really good

S. R.

Nice old building with huge common area to meet people. There are cheap drinks at the bar and bars pubs etc as well as the CBD and train station are just around the corner. so perfect location.The staff is very friendly and good looking :)

P. B.

Love this place. All the staff are amazing and the atmosphere is great as is the accommodation. Only complaint is the night guy who is arrogant and obnoxious to the guests. The one with the bleached blond hair.

p. p.

It is one of the best backpackers I been to in Perth, great to make worldwide mates or friends. It is located in the cbd of Perth, within the historical barracks dating back to the world wars from mixed doms to single room there is apart from a pool nothing to be missing here. A public cheap Bar is integrated into the reception so no byo here. Fri and Saturday they opening a big Hall with Bar down the back with its own Bar....Ping pong tables and music with the videos beeing played on the big screen....staff is super friendly....you also can sit in the front area left and right of the entry door , to smoke , drink and congregate, the grass is fake but the plants and people real....lots of arty and musical talented peeps here...giving it 5 and a half stars for dealing with akward guest.

Everything is good, they just need to install stairs for the double decker beds. It's dangerous to do some climbing stunts in the night when lights are off if you got the upper bed

A. K.

Best things is a dorm rent of 18AUD per day with free breakfast. The rooms are not good and bathrooms are even worse but the prices makes it up. Prefer YHA over this

E. P. &. C.

Good hostel with beautiful people

P. M. E.

it's OK. Currently smells funny. Pretty crowded and a fair number of long term residents (young) so if that's not your thing... But! It's not bad! Just not brilliant for the price..

M. H.

Check In / Check out - easy and friendly 4bed room for girls - perfect / enough space Bathroom / Shower - good Kitchen - oven, stove, etc good

B. G.

Went to check out the bar on a weeknight. Pretty dead. Not much going on. Average prices at the bar. Bar is cash only with an ATM on site. ATM was broken so that put a damper on my night.

J. M.

Place has seen some days and use, but you get what you pay for. Staff I've met has been friendly and helpful. Would stay again

Stayed in a private room which was cheap and cheerful enough for one night. Bit rundown in spots but good value for money.

P. T.

Nice and clean hostel. The tv area needs attention though. Well maintained kitchen and friendly staff.

j. c.

Its ok free breakfast toast cereal coffee very busy and loud huge bar erea and good quit chilling out spots

A. P.

The Old Swan Barracks Backpackers is located in Northbridge,a stonesthrow from the Perth Cultural Centre Precinct. It is as it says it is. Old old late1800's barracks restyled to be a very unique kind of accommodation. The bar & the restaurant are very Colonial in a very Historical part of Perth...

J. L.

I would recommended here for visitors, good budget andcvery clean and easy to get to places, in the CBD, Public Transport, Library, Museum, Restaurants...

N. G.

Compare to the other hostels in the area, the location of this one, how clean it is and everything, you should definitely stay here

R. R.

Is ok hostel but many old crazy people

B. T.

guy at the counter was good gave us a room to our self. couldn't ask for more at 1am

F. G.

Great Place. Nice Staff. Perfect location! I absolutly liked it to stay at this place.

I love this Backpackers House. There's big lobby, kitchen, bar. You could meet many people from different country.

P. G.

Yeah it’s ok. A bit wild and some sketchy people stay here, but it does its job at a good price

Beautiful building, perfect location, big room but dirty and uninviting facilities

M. M.

Stayed there two times for a couple of weeks, great place, awesome stuff, nice company. Would like to come back!

C. A.

Yeah nice place, clean, quiet, some nice staff, some are rude and obnoxious.

Nice, big place, quiet except on the weekend.

R. M. E. A.

Well located, rooms and service are good. Restrooms need to improve

J. B.

Good location. Helpful staff. Clean but basic.

D. G.

Great room prices and a very social atmosphere.

Free breakie free wifi close to northbirdge friendly staff. Would stay again!

E. E.

Very nice venue would be great for large capacity events

D. B.

A nice, cheap hostel in the centre of people. Lots of people around

J. c.

Still the best hostel to perth. everything you need is there.

D. “.

Good selection of food, nice bar area

X. T.

Just had a drink there with some Germans. Nice place.

w. s.

Stayed here for few days , budget hostel.

C. B.

Kind staff. Good hostel. Nothing negative.

A. Y.

😘

L. M.

It’s not great. But it’s not poor. You get what you pay for

박.

Good to have fun. Nice and cozy.

E. A.

The security isn't very good here. Lock your doors.

E. I.

Great place to stay

Great people working inside

V. D.

Ok. Nice shady area to sit outside

J. L.

Good wifi,good people, all good

W. C.

Old beds but works for a night.

K. H.

Basic but awesome staff and service

D. B.

Fantastic location and facilities.

N. S.

Very nice

G. O.

Convenience and good value.

Good, friendly, free brekky

C. B.

Great value for the price especially considering how close to the city centre it is. Good food, good sleep and great company. I'd say the best feature is the variety of awesome people that come by. Common area is huge among caters for many uses

s. w.

Only went to do a job at the museum

K. F.

Not bad

L. E.

Just passing through on my way to and from college.

B. R.

Ok for only one night

N. W.

not bad

i. c. m.

Really nice staff

J. V.

Hostel... Good location.

B. J.

Looked good and clean

Best in Northbridge!

O. M.

Nice hostel

a. s.

Good price

M. S.

Awesome and rustic

J. F.

Good

K. H.

Was a nice bar

Z. N.

good

J. D. B. A.

Good

S. T.

Good atmosphere

R. C.

Great

P. C.

Surprisingly great venue for gig.

A. A.

Good

E. T.

Good service.

M. G.

Really nice

j. 1.

A cool place

Z. Z.

Great place...

V. S.

Cool place

h. k.

Nice place

T. L.

nice place

D. R.

nice place

‘. O. T.

(Translated) Breakfast has toast, jam, no one wants to eat, can eat noon, lunch is also saved. The kitchen is inconvenient, the tableware needs a deposit, and the pots are taken to the counter every time, but this is also good, the kitchen is not crowded. The public space is large, parking lot, ball table, game room, film and television hall. The wifi signal is weak. It is recommended here, it will not be too expensive, antique, walking floor screaming, like the feeling of the ancient city. It is not convenient to wash clothes. There is no place to dry. It is very expensive to dry clothes for 10 minutes. I spent 5 yuan to dry. The dryer is super dirty, and my bright clothes are completely destroyed. (Original) 早餐有吐司、果醬，都沒人要吃可以吃到中午，午餐也省了。廚房不方便，餐具要押金，鍋具每次都要去櫃檯借，不過這樣也好，廚房比較不會擠。公共空間很大，停車場、球桌、遊戲室、影視廳。 wifi 信號很弱。很推薦這裡，也不會太貴，古色古香，走路地板嘰嘰叫，好像古城的感覺。洗衣服不方便，沒地方晾乾，烘衣服很貴10分鐘要1元，我花了5元才烘乾。烘乾機超髒的，害我亮色衣服全毀。

Λ.

(Translated) Everything is clean and tidy, the roommates are really nice, the only star deduction is for the nice ones who are totally shaky and which makes it totally uncomfortable to get up or lie down when someone is sleeping under one. Otherwise, everything was really great. (Original) Alles sauber und ordentlich, die Zimmergenossen sind wirklich nett, den einzigen Stern Abzug gibt es für die netten, die total wackeln und wodurch es einem total unangenehm ist aufzustehen oder sich wieder hinzulegen, wenn unter einem jemand schläft. Ansonsten aber wirklich alles Top.

(Translated) Very good hostel! A smiling staff. We met a young lady at the reception who was really adorable! The bathrooms are clean, we met several men / women maintenance in just one night. A breakfast with choice, the best! We have our own cutlery for lunch that we must of course wash, I find it rather well personally! The facade of the building is just beautiful. I recommend this hostel !! (Original) Très bonne auberge ! Un personnel souriant. Nous avons rencontré un jeune femme a l'accueil qui était vraiment adorable ! Les sanitaires sont propres, nous y avons croisé plusieurs hommes/femmes d'entretient en seulement une nuit. Un petit déjeuner avec du choix, le top ! Nous avons nos propres couverts pour le déjeuner que nous devons bien évidement laver, je trouve ça plutôt bien personnellement ! La façade de l'immeuble est juste magnifique . Je recommande cette auberge !!

N. B.

(Translated) Large, nice laundry facilities and outside space. Bar also available. Hours of free Wi-Fi per night. Clean kitchen and fridge. Not expensive. I had a spacious room. (Original) Groot, fijne wasserette en buitenruimte. Ook bar aanwezig. Uur gratis Wi-Fi per nacht. Schone keuken en koelkast. Niet duur. Ik had een ruime kamer.

河.

(Translated) Look at the sight, castle. It was inconvenient in part during renovation, but it is wide and it feels like it doesn't seem like a bapper. However, the bed mat is hard and it is hard to sleep. (Original) 外見ぱっと見、城。中は一部改装中で不便あったけど、広く、感じがあってバッパーと思えない。ただベッドマットが固く、眠りずらい。

A. B.

(Translated) Overall very good hostel, ok sanitary facilities, very large common areas and above all very good wifi but only free for one hour a day! (Original) Dans l'ensemble très bonne auberge, sanitaire ok, très grands espaces commun et surtout très bon wifi mais seulement gratuit une heure par jour!

조.

(Translated) I used an 8-bed room, but there is no ladder on the bunk bed, so it's quiet and fine (Original) 8인실을 사용했는데 2층침대에 사다리가 없어 오르기 힘든 것 빼고는 조용하고 괜찮음

A. E.

(Translated) I only know the hostel bar and it is a curious and perfect place for backpackers with the best deals in Perth. (Original) Solo conozco el bar del hostal y es un lugar curioso y perfecto para backpackers con las mejores ofertas en Perth.