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The Old Swan Barracks

6 Francis Street | Northbridge, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia (Perth CBD)
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Shanghai, China
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31 reviews 31 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I'm now thinking maybe all the hostels in Australia are disgusting. They should have a look of Asian countries' hostels! They gave me the wrong key but I found the dormitory never locked even in the evening or everyone out. The room is so dirty and nearly all the lockers in room cannot use properly. No internet. Fortunately the bathroom... More

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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013 via mobile

Good points- close to free buses into and around city. And these buses are really good. No ticket or cash needed. Just grab a map and explore the city. Very cool. Breakfast is basically free help-yourself cornflakes, weet bisc or white bread. Condiments are also provided. Note that milk is not provided so go to the Coles supermarket on the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013 via mobile

It's situated close to the city, that's all it has going for it. Very expensive for everything including the awful dirty, cockroach infested rooms, the old crap washers and dryers and general stuff like cartons of milk etc in reception. No value for money at all, was paying $250 p/w to stay in a 6 bed room on wonky beds... More

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Brescia, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013 via mobile

Considering you are in Perth, this is the place if you are looking for a clean place. The staff is amazing. Two kitchens, tvs, dvd room, cleanings everyday, toilets and showers are always clean and hot water never lacks.

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Waterford, Ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

Seeing this hostel on a perth map having won a backpackers award we thought it would be ok. First of all, it's not cheap. Cheaper than a hotel but more expensive to renting an appartment! For our $500/week for us both, We shared a 4bed room with really nice people! No air con, but it wasn't hot yet, cockroaches, filthy... More

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Oslo, Norway
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

This backpacker has everything you would need, including a bar, snooker, TV, Pay for it Internet. But this is not the cleanest place on earth. Which means it's average in Perth ( but it means it's under average in European terms). It's a place to stay and you get some sleep (i was in a 4 dorm) and that's it.... More

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Darwin, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

Window glass missing, cramped rooms with no air-con, small kitchens, not enough fridge space, you have to rent cutlery and really dodgy not flat pots and pans, tv in upstairs dining room has no aerial so awful picture and all for $29 per night. Go elsewhere!

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Perth, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

Don't expect much being a backpacker and all but this hostel is absolutely disgusting, covered in dust, dirt, grime everywhere. Every room is crumbling down, broken windows, disgusting showers/toilets covered in blood, sick and pubic hair and the females toilets stank of fish and sick for 3/4 days. The staff are not helpful and look at you as if you... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

lots of changes to the good, clean hostel, lots of function over the week, verry helpfull and friendly staff, great place to meet other backpacker from all over the world. verry old building, needs some TLC, but it is verry well looked after by the management.

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Boise, Idaho
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

I don't usually write bad reviews as I'm not too uptight about things. If you're staying in a hostel you can expect it to be a different standard than a hotel. This hostel on the other hand was completely awful. The staff are useless and extremely rude! The whole place is filthy and has signs everywhere warning they will fine... More

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Address: 6 Francis Street | Northbridge, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia
Region: Australia > Western Australia > Perth > Perth CBD
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Shuttle Bus service
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Ranked #39 of 53 Speciality lodging in Perth
Price range (per night): RM90 - 193
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