Hostels in Western Australia, Australia

"I’ve stayed in fair few budget and mid-range hostels, and overall, Cable Beach Backpackers has a really good vibe. The Good Stuff: • Its a perfect Location. Literally walking distance to Cable Beach, restaurants, and bars. There’s also a bus stop right outside that heads into town every 20 minutes, which was a lifesaver. • The staff are so welcoming and easy to chat with. The little on-site bar has great prices, and the outdoor area is awesome—heaps of undercover seating and a brilliant hammock zone. The kitchen is also massive with plenty of room to cook and store your food. • Having good Wi-Fi was amazing, especially since mobile network coverage can be pretty patchy around the area. • I felt completely safe the entire time. I never worried about my personal safety or my belongings, which is always a huge relief when backpacking. The Not-So-Good Stuff (Just being honest): • I was in a 4-person dorm. It’s pretty basic (two bunks and a clothes rack) and felt super cramped once everyone brought their bags in. The biggest issue was airflow. The window wouldn’t open, so even with the ceiling fan and two portable fans blasting, it got really stuffy and stinky. The only way to get fresh air was leaving the main door wide open. While I felt safe enough to do this, it’s still not ideal for privacy or keeping the bugs out. Putting flyscreens on the doors could fix this! • I didn't see any lockers in the room for safely locking away small valuables. If they do have them and I just missed them, it would be great to have them highlighted at check-in, otherwise adding some would be a great upgrade. • There are noise restrictions after 10 PM, but people were still talking loudly, playing music and making noise late into the night every evening. Also, a lot of guests didn't clean up after themselves, so the shared tables and bathrooms were pretty messy a lot of the time. People also ignored the designated smoking areas. Overall, the location, Wi-Fi, and staff are top-notch, and it feels like a very safe spot to stay. I know you get what you pay for but it could still do with a little bit of a reno and better upkeep to stop the shared spaces from getting messy."

"The hostel is super clean and modern, with a bar, billiards, PlayStation, pinball, and a cinema – basically everything you need to keep busy! The location is also perfect, just a 10-minute walk from the CBD. The rooms are comfortable. The only downside is the kitchen, which only has microwaves, an air fryer, kettles, and toasters."

"Our family was very big and comfortable. It is old style but we like it that way. The beddings are very clean and professionally made up and the mattress is firm and very comfortable like those in international hotels. We did not get hot water at night, maybe over utilised but it was okay in the morning. Maybe it is more cost saving to install instant heaters to save water wastage from waiting for the hot water with the running tap. There was some simple continental breakfast. We had issues with checking in but it was more to do with not reading their check in emails advice very carefully. Despite this and the hot water, we would still recommend this place for travellers."

"It's about a 15-minute walk from the airport and a 10-minute walk from Chinatown, so I think the location is very good. The staff are all very friendly and will help you if you have any questions. The shared spaces are cleaned every day, so you can use them without any problems. The room isn't very large, but it was fine for sleeping. From what I heard from the people around me, the comfort of the room seemed to depend on the people staying there. My room was a mixed 6-person room, and there were a lot of men, but most people kept their luggage compact and placed things in the lockers or around the bed, and it was comfortable because most people were quiet. It's generally noisy outside until 11pm."

"It's in the heart of the city, so it's very accessible. The bathroom is clean and overall it's quiet. The kitchen is in the basement, so you can't hear much noise. Sometimes you can only hear noise from the street at night. I recommend staying here for a trip, but it's a little expensive."

"It's a hostel with private room with shared bathroom. We can self check-in and they'll provide a fresh sheet and quilt. For a towel, we should ask first and they'll provide. The location is amazing and accessible with Transperth Buses. The hostel also has a massive shared kitchen with complete utensils. Will be back again."

"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: ok The 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."

"The location is excellent! However, the cleanliness and soundproofing are so-so. I booked a couple's room with a private bathroom at the end of the corridor, which was quite quiet. The hot water was very hot, and the toilet flush was strong. It's best to bring your own toilet paper, slippers, toothbrush, toothpaste, and hairdryer. They provide sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases upon check-in; you put them on yourself and remove them in the bin outside when you check out. It's also best to dispose of your own trash. The lock is basic, but it can't be opened from the outside, so it's quite secure. It's within walking distance of shopping, train stations, and mopeds. I slept very well at an IKEA. Good value for money."

"This place is great good value for money. But I would think twice before staying here on a Thursday or weekend if you need to sleep which I did. As it’s packed on the weekend and then when pub closed patrons came back to their room and kept partying. When I asked people to shut up I was told basically to “go away” what was most annoying was apparently one of the people making noise worked at the roey. So although I still take the place I just won’t stay on weekends. But overall still good value for money and great service and nice rooms."