Backpack City and Surf Reviews

Staff weren't friendly. There is no privacy in the showers and it was dirty. The room was smelly, but no one care about it. And especially no linen for covering yourself ! ... only thing good is wi-fi included.

Do not stay here. By far the worst hostel of our trip so far especially for the price, an absolute rip off. The kitchen was disgusting, there was no washing up liquid so people were using hand lotion and when that ran out nothing was cleaned. The fridge was a nightmare, leaking onto the floor and jam packed with bags. The rooms are basic, literally a bed in a box with a fan. For the money you can spend less and go somewhere nicer in Perth.

Only good things were the comfortable bed and good location. I did not sleep well due to continuous parties, despite the no-alcohol rule, woke one night that some had collapsed in the shower (drugs??). Kitchen is too small, not to even mention the fridge which is a caos. All doors are open all the time, including the room door, because otherwise there is no air... No lockers to keep things safe and one night there was a guy with flashlight checking our things THREE times!

This is a great "family" hostel. The hostel has a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can really get to know the other guests and make some great friends, It feels like a small fmaily here. It is not the biggest hostel, and may not have facilities like a great big hostel, but what it lacks in facilities it makes up for in character. Also possible to sleep and get ready for work. This hostel is not perfect, and the management know that, but they are slowly and surely working on these issues.

this hostel had the better reviews so i went with it mind you there didnt seem to be much to comptete with. When I go to a hostel location and atmosphere are most important, this hostel is well located only a 10 minute walk to Perth train station and very easy to get into the city and pubs around Northbridge. As far as atmosphere there basically was none, I didnt realize it was a no alcohol hostel which killed this plus there was workers staying here so i had to venture out for a social scene

Awesome location, great staff. I'd recommend this to everyone

Cool little hostel it is just a pain when you can only check in between 8-12 and 5-7 and there is nowhere to leave your bag. Otherwise my stay was great

From the 30 minute check in, warning signs of eviction if any alcohol is consumed, to the stuffy and stale room, this hostel did not rate high. And dont be fooled by the stickers on the front door. They dont accept credit cards.

It's a good place to stay for 2-3 nights. The kitchen was pretty dirty.