About Perth

Welcome to Perth…the city with lights, sun and surf. With silver skyscrapers glinting in the sun, a remarkably blue sky, energetic outdoorsy vibrancy, and the sparkling Indian Ocean and glorious white beaches just a bus ride from downtown. view more»

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Perth Podcasts

Where to Stop on Australia's West Coast

Colm speaks to 'Hopper', manager of Perth's The Witch's Hat hostel and former Western Australia tour guide about the best stops on the coast of his beloved home state.

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What not to miss in Perth

Hostelworld's Colm Hanratty tells you what not to miss in Perth from famous Kings Park


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Perth City Reviews

kennethsayw

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Perth A great place to visit

Perth is well laid out and easy to get around with an exceptional integrated transport service. Freemantle is worth spending at least a day. Northbridge is the cafe area and great place to eat out, and very cheaply too. Kings park overlooks the city and takes a day to walk around. Try walking to the Old Swan brewery and accessing the park up the Kakoda trail then when you've walked the park go down Jacob's Ladder back to the city. Theres lots more to do depending time like a visit to Rottnest Island, tour up the Swan Valley and a trip to the Pinnacles is a must.

  • Insider tip:Use the free buses to get you around the city area. The red, yellow, and blue "cats" run about every 10 mins from 7-7.

adolfo_auma

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It was a nice place, but not specially good. It was too quiet for me, maybe because I'm used to the life at night in Spain or in cities like Sydney. I think that the main atractions are the beach, the cultural mixture and the tranquility (if you look for it, of course).

  • Insider tip:The transport in the centre of Perth is free if you catch the CAT buses!

Loz7399

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Perth's pretty cool!

i liked perth as you can really chill out here but party if you want. the weather was cr@p when i was there but in the summer i bet it's amazing

  • Insider tip:always use the free buses!! :D

Perth City Hostels

  • Western Beach Lodge

    Western Beach Lodge

    Western Beach Lodge is only walking distance from beautiful Scar... view more»

  • The Emperors Crown Backpackers

    The Emperors Crown Ba...

    The Emperor's Crown brings to Perth a new concept in quality bud... view more»

  • Governor Robinsons

    Governor Robinsons

    Governor Robinson's is a unique hostel offering colonial style a... view more»

  • The Witchs Hat Backpacker Hostel

    The Witchs Hat Backpa...

    The new Witch's Hat is a beautifully restored, ground floor hous... view more»

  • Spinner's Backpackers

    Spinner's Backpackers

    Small, friendly, clean, air-conditioned, family-run, central and... view more»

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