Hostels in Perth
There are 20 hostels listed within about five miles of central Perth, which is 3.9% of everything on offer in the city — unusually high - this is a genuine backpacker city. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Perth's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Perth?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Perth's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Perth | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 20 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 3.9% | Unusually high - this is a genuine backpacker city. Measured against all 510 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 6.7/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.0/10 | The same measure for Perth’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Perth score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone — a gap of 1.3 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Perth, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Perth. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Quokka Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in
5 Fitzgerald Street, Perth
Convenient Location: Situated just a short walk from Perth CBD, Quokka Backpackers Hostel offers easy access to explore the city's vibrant attractions. Variety of Room Options: Ch…
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myOZexp Palmerston Lodge
21 Palmerston Street, Perth
Experience Historic Charm: Step into myOZexp Lodge, a beautifully restored 1890 building in Northbridge, Perth's vibrant club and nightlife district. Relaxation at Your Fingertips…
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Spinners Hostel
342 Newcastle Street Northbridge, Perth
Refurbished Rooms with Personalised Charging Stations: Experience modern comfort in our refurbished rooms at Spinners Hostel, where each bed comes with a personalised charging sta…
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Ozi Inn Backpackers - Perth -Valid International Passport Required
282 Newcastle St, Perth
Central Location in Perth Comfortable Rooms with Air Conditioning Fun Amenities: BBQ, Table Tennis, and Darts For a memorable stay in Perth with great amenities, book now at Ozi I…
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Haus Accommodation - Hostel
46 Francis Street, Northbridge
Stunning Views and Convenient Amenities Relax on the terrace or in the garden, and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy watching TV in the common area, seek tour assista…
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Wallaby Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in
Experience the vibrant pulse of Perth at Wallaby Backpackers Hostel, where adventure awaits right at your doorstep. Convenient Location Nestled just a 15-minute stroll from Elizab…
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The Hive Hostel
55-63 Stirling Street, Perth
Scenic Views and Convenient Amenities: Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet. Play games in the arcade or r…
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Kangaroo Inn
123 Murray Street, Perth
City Views from Every Room Enjoy stunning city views from the comfort of your room at Kangaroo Inn. The perfect way to start and end your day, these breathtaking views will leave …
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The Emperors Crown Hostel
85 Stirling St, Perth
Affordable Accommodation near Perth CBD Convenient Location: Situated only 500 metres from Perth Railway Station, The Emperors Crown Hostel provides easy access to Perth CBD, maki…
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The Shiralee - Hostel
107 Brisbane Street, Perth
Scenic Garden and Fun Amenities Enjoy stunning garden views during your stay, along with complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional offerings inclu…
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Hay Street Traveller's Inn
266/268 Hay Street, Perth
Convenient Location Located just a 5-minute walk from Hay Street Mall, Hay Street Traveller's Inn offers easy access to shops and cafes. With a free city bus stop outside, explori…
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Downtown Backpackers Hostel - note - Valid Passport required for check in
57-59 Bennett Street, East Perth
Convenient Amenities and Services Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a shared television in the common area. Also, savor a delicious self-serve breakfast every morni…
Staying in a hostel for a Perth event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Perth
- From about $187.00View Tickets
Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Perth sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are hostels in Perth any good?
Perth's hostels average 6.7/10 in guest scores against 8.0/10 for the city's hotels, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
How many hostels are there in Perth?
Our accommodation partner lists 20 hostels within about five miles of central Perth, out of 510 places to stay in total — 3.9% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Are there hostels near the venues in Perth?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Perth, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
