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The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, a short walk to Hay Street Mall

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
The Old Swan Barracks Hostel sits in the heart of Perth City Centre, creating a vibrant meeting place for travelers. Guests can take advantage of practical laundry facilities, relax with drinks at the bar, or meet new friends in the welcoming reception hall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

12 Bed Mixed Dormitory,1 Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4 Bed FEMALE Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 6 Bed FEMALE Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Fridge, microwave

8 Bed Mixed Dormitory, 1 Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
2-8 FRANCIS STREET, Perth, WA, 6000

Getting around

  • Perth Station - 7 min walk
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 13 min drive

About this property

The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel

Hostel near Elizabeth Quay
Close to Hay Street Mall and RAC Arena, The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • A reception hall, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Old Swan Barracks Hostel Perth
Old Swan Barracks Hostel
Old Swan Barracks Perth
Old Swan Barracks
The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel Perth
The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel located?

Located in Perth City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Western Australian Museum and Hay Street Mall. RAC Arena and Elizabeth Quay are also within 1 mile (2 km). Perth Station is 7 minutes by foot and Perth Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Big rooms which are clean, nice clean kitchen and very friendly staff. Location could not be better right in the centre of Perth. However clientele lets the place down hardly any backpackers there for what is primarily a hostel. Vibe is a bit dodgy with a few handful of people getting kicked out during the week we spent there so staff are trying to improve it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet street. Central. Walking distance to Train Station, shops and food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was filthy, spent 1 night out of my 7 day stay there, due to bed bugs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

what you see not what you get

disgraceful you should take a look at the room you get as opposed to the room picture on your site room was decrepit filthy and disgusting i should demand a refund or at least another one night stay at another hostel to the same value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Huge, cool, slightly dirty and smelly

I really like this place. It's huge, and there's so many commin areas. Unfortunately, it's dirty. The batgrooms are not large enough for everyone and they got pretty dirty. The kitchen is almways hot and smelly, but has everything you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent Location and Friendly Staff

The location is excellent, blue CAT bus is nearby. Staff are really friendly and helpful which make the stay more enjoyable. With the price, everything is acceptable, except the wifi does not work all the time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every think is in close walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff is friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for an exceptional stay; room was upgraded for free, and it was beautifully comfortable, clean and quiet. Shared bathrooms were kept beautifully clean. Staff were exceptional; the 24/7 service is great in Perth with late nights flights not a concern for check in. Plenty of smiles and so very grateful to be offered space in the bag store room to leave a suitcase while I tripped around for a few days, really helped the logistics of moving about the place when on and off boats/trains/buses. Kitchen was spacious, clean and breakfast was greatly appreciated before a big day of exploring. Wonderful to experience some of Perth’s history from the moment you arrive. Thank you for making my stay exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

gao yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

An old building with colonial character originally intended to house a good number of people economically. Still doing the same today. The staff are friendly helpful and practical. The amenities and bedding clean, don't gaurantee a full night's uninterupted kip if you're a light sleeper but it's safe and right in the cultural centre and good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Phil, Wiltshire, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend staying here unless you really need too. Extremely basic (a given at the price!) and noisy - road noise / roadworks (started at 6am!) and 0% insulation meant you could hear everything. Inside and out. There were some inconsiderate lads still partying and listening to music at 2am, the desk should’ve told them to be quiet. My partner got woken up early even with ear plugs because of the roadworks. Toilets were pretty poor and dirty. Beds were not comfy but again, you get what you pay for. Even so, you expect at least somewhere clean and respectful...! We checked out early and booked into somewhere else. For the remaining 2 days in Perth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Man Yi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

hansol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
침대/방 깨끗! 다만 2층침대는 사다리가 없어서 올라가기 조금 불편했어요 주방에 식기류가 따로 없고 리셉션에서 보증금 내고 빌려야해서 처음엔 불편했지만 오히려 깨끗하게 쓸 수 있어서 좋은것도 같습니다 조식 떨어지면 리셉션에 말하면 더 제공해줌 퍼스역과도 가까움 따뜻한물 정말 잘나옴 뜨거워요 가격대비 만족함 잘 묵고 갑니다
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money and location

Friendly staff, they helped us to book our Rottnest tour. Very helpful and willing to help us as much as possible. Room clean and with basic amenities totally matching price point and common areas perfect. Location was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Does what it says on the tin, as with most hostels a lot of long termers makes it feel a bit like prison :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All great for the price. Great music venue near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perth

Walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Jenny, Deutschland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage des Hostels ist wirklich super. Man ist wirklich schnell in der Innenstadt und kann auch vieles zu Fuß gut erreichen. Das Hostel ist (ich würde sagen) gewöhnungsbedürftigt:) Es kommt drauf an mit welcher Erwartung man da hinkommt. Da ich von einer Freundin schon wusste was mich so ungefähr Erwartet war es für mich nicht Überraschend. Es ist sehr schlicht gehalten und auch schon ziemlich abgenutzt. Die Duschen und Toiletten waren bei mir sehr sauber aber halt in einem alten und seit langem nicht Renovierten Zustand. Die Betten fände ich persönlich sehr unbequem und auch sobald sich einer im Hochbett bewegt hat, wackelte das gesammelte Bett richtig. Die Klimaanlage im Zimmer funktionierte einwandfrei und war eine echte Rettung bei den sehr heißen Temperaturen! Alles in einem habe ich mich schon sehr wohl gefühlt aber das Hotel könnte auch mal etwas renoviert werden und in den Zommern auf die Sauberkeit geachtet werden. LG Jenny aus Deutschland
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019