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The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near Elizabeth Quay
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Reception
Exterior
Living area
Outdoor dining
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • 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

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Murray Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hay Street Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • RAC Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elizabeth Quay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Court - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whisk Creamery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alabama Song at Northbridge Social - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PICA Bar & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pretzel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel

Hostel near Elizabeth Quay
The Old Swan Barracks - Hostel provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, ATM/banking services and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and a reception hall
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

Languages

English, French, German

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 February 2023 to 31 December 2024 (dates subject to change).

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

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 1 mi (2 km) of Western Australian Museum and Elizabeth Quay. Art Gallery of Western Australia and Yagan Square are also within 10 minutes. Perth Station is 7 minutes by foot and Perth Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Business traveller
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

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

Travelled with group
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

Business 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

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

D C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience!
Stayed in 12 bunk mixed gender room and had an amazing time. The lockers are full size, plenty of room for my luggage and soveniers! Kitchen was very spaciuos and clean too. Wish I could've stayed longer. Plenty of space in the building to either chill out solo or hang out and make friends. Hope you enjoy your stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Pauly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
- Hot water supply failed, although I could walk to the other side of the building. - First night there was a dance party in the rear of the facility and I was not advised of this. - Drug overdose on the front bar area as I arrived. - Licensed bar was not open while I was there, apparently some licencing issue. - Bathrooms a bit scungy. - Bed was fairly poor quality and was starting to bend/collapse. Overall very disappointing, but reflective of the money I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

James, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Cheap no frills accommodation. Had a private room for one night and have no complaints about the room. There were some older kinda suspicious looking people around the place though. Definitely not travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Joseph, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice Hostel with Friendly Staff
This is a nice hostel with friendly staff with a 24 hour counter. I appreciate the clear and concise instruction when I arrived late due to a delayed flight. The stay was pleasing and there are nice cafe and food around. Getting around was convenient and its 10 minutes away from Perth Station. I would go back to stay at this hostel when I visit Perth again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tri, Marietta, Ga

Liked: Staff & service
hotel in Perth, WA
We stayed 4 nights to visit attractions in Perth and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017