The Shiralee Backpackers

Stayed with my partner for 7 nights, we were upgraded to a private room for no extra cost which was a welcome surprise. Staff are friendly and keep the place very clean and tidy. Bathrooms are great, kitchen was functional and clean. Like most hostels, it can be difficult to find fridge space. Common areas were comfortable albeit very hot as the aircon was rarely on and the fans are weak. The central aircon was sometimes on in the rooms but not always, but there are fans which were often adequate. Location is almost ideal, 20 minute walk or a bus into town and a 5 minute walk to Woolworths. There is a laundry and a coin machine that is easy to use. Rules of the house and fair and keep the place comfortable and hospitable. Post is kept safe. One of my favourite hostels, its a shame its so popular as I would have stayed longer.

My friends and I stayed at this hostel for three nights. The first two nights were fine; however, the experience on the final night, which was a Saturday, was completely different. If you are looking for a hostel with a quiet and peaceful environment on Friday or Saturday nights, this may not be the best option. You should go to other hostels near the area where the owner has firm control in this matter, such as Billabong Backpackers Resort Hostel. I was quite sad to learn about this hostel from my friend. I was informed by staff that ‘It’s always hard to control on a Friday and Saturday night.’ What made the situation worse was that even the person in charge appeared unable or unwilling to manage the noise. After I finished taking a shower and had to walk through the kitchen and living area, one of the residents stared at me, made a loud “shushing” gesture, and encouraged others to do the same. I found this intimidating and inappropriate, particularly because it seemed clear they knew I had reported the noise. This has never happened on any other night. If the owner reviews the CCTV footage, it should confirm that I am describing the incident accurately. Additionally, I have already messaged the owner about the residents’ behaviour, but I have not received any response. If you value a respectful environment or expect staff to protect guests’ right to rest, this is not the place. Guests who raise legitimate concerns about noise should not feel harassed as a result.

I have been to many hostels in Perth and this is hands down the best one. If you are looking for a place where you can feel at home and understand what are the first steps you need to take when you arrive to Australia, you can't go wrong. The owner and the staf are very friendly and helpful, the roommates are amazing and respectful. I had the feeling of being part of a big family, and when you are away from home it's very important to feel included, safe, and have some privacy. I would definitely recommend this hostel if you are looking for the right work/life balance. You can't go wrong with the Shiralee. Thanks to everyone that made my personal Australian experience wonderful and unforgettable.

A good hostel. Okay rooms, not a lot of space. Kitchen area and communal area are okay and clean. Bathrooms are clean. As the cheapest option around Perth for hostels, it was okay for 10 days. Close to bus stops for getting around or about 30 min walk to Elizabeth Pier. Nothing on the hostels but backpackers don’t know when to be quiet after 10:30, as the walls are a little thin, you can hear everything (maybe bring some ear plugs). Alottttttttt of French people

Amazing vibes and best people ! With free pizza night!! Staff were absolutely incredible ! Hostel was very well managed and looked after it was so easy to talk to everyone with a lot of different type of spaces to hang out in If you’re nervous about travelling or looking for a homey place this is the one !!

Good for those who want to try out hostel living, however bunk beds remind me too much of singapore national service even though it is mixed gender but an interesting experience. Interesting to know the lifestyle of those on working holiday visas. Still I will give a 5 star for everything as the location is near a car rental company. Also I do not believe in the perth housing crisis, as one has to be resourceful to look around or further than perth, and to look for "ulu" areas as we call it in singapore. Also the reviews are not a true reflection of the the property, so for australia do not look at the rating number alone. Do note that this is a shared accomodation, so take note if ur a light sleeper, and if you have booked it you still can use the property for breakfast, as well to microwave for lunch and dinner. another way is to book this property for one or two days, then shift. all the best to those who are looking for employment in perth and australia. Also the owner is a big guy at least 1.85 meters and above tall, don't think there is a need to pour so much negative comments, as he is earning a living like anyone else. anyway it is what it is shared accomodation, I would like to say again research the best u can, and if it doesn't fit for one or two days, change to stay in another property. however the bottom line is that necessities are provided for. If you want first class accomodation, then book the InterContinental Hotel or Ritz Carlton :) To get the best prices, look look and look, google and the internet is ur best friend :) will add pictures as I update this review. added on how to take the train from airport central to mciver station, then walk to shiralee which is the fastest. Also added the luggage storage area.

A nice hostel not too far from Perth city center. Good things I liked: - Comfortable mattress, with a small curtain for a little privacy- Staffs were nice and helpful- common areas, kitchen, and showers/toilets were cleaned daily- Plus point: Breakfast included (simple toasts with peanut butter/Jam/choc spread)- Free coffee and tea (not the best quality but ok)- near bus stop and grocery (Woolworths)Not so good things:- rooms are quite cramped- no signage outside, bit confusing & hard to find for first timers- Most of the furniture and kitchen facilities are quite old - front porch & yard seems messy & unaesthetic- Price-to-quality ratio: okThe free breakfast, nice & helpful staff, kitchen space and social areas make this hostel recommendable. However, needs for hostel signage & revamping of all spaces & furnitures would make it a highly recommended hostel.

It a little bit far from Perth station. But we can get there by buses. Staff are so friendly and kind! I love this hostel because always clean.

I have stayed at quite a few hostels and this is def one of the better ones. $60 for a double/triple room, nice staff and people living there, its clean and have a good kitchen for everyone to use. Close to city center as well. Would stay there again!

This is without a doubt the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. The reception desk, unmanned when I arrived, had warning notices intended to prevent the spread of bedbugs. How they failed. Perhaps I was not the typical hostel demographic, as I was working at the university when I stayed and thus needed to get up in the morning, but unless you prefer to be forcibly kept awake (if the bedbugs didn't already do that) listening to awful drunken renditions of Blur songs on acoustic guitar, you might also wish to look elsewhere. Oh, also, the showers were filthy.

probably some of the best facilitys a hostel in perth could have. it has been renovated since the last reviewer. **we popped in to check it out as i had been curious with the renovating taking place on my daily walk near the Brisbane street location, however i have not stayed a night here, more for looking at locations for relatives coming to stay. I have lived in Perth my whole life and one thing still is a reality as always.. the shocking prices of hotels..this hostel had better, newer facilities than most 3+ star hotels in Perth and quite frankly what some people charge on gumtree is a joke for short stay. From what i saw they had foxtel, internet, free internet according to a sign for a limited time, brand new bathrooms, rooms, carpets, laundry, sweet little kitchen set up with all new retro dehlongi appliances and tv lounge area, a small outdoor area which looked like it had either a vegie garden or it was just plants with seating and a vending machine. all under $40 a night. that is already better than any hostel/hotel in perth offers so i dont really care if some dude did play me blur on the guitar my value for money, experience would be better than the guy at the Duxton in a room you paid $100+ a night for, and the 2/3 star hotels in Perth are dated and have old bedding etc