The Old Swan Barracks Reviews

(I stayed only one night, my comments may not be overly objective)

Breakfast is a joke! Absolutely poor.the receptionist was very poor, didn't feel welcome !

very good place to stay in perth!!!

Got stuck with a middle aged drunk - kept everyone up in the room. Spacious hostel pretty average

Job board is not quite informative and washing machine is expensive. But facilities are functional and the location of the hostel is very good, easy to catch buses and trains. Staffs are generally nice.

All the comments about the showers are totally not true. I was worried about them going into it but found them always with hot water and powerful enough to have a decent shower in them. And the comments about them being dirty where probably made by someone who isn't overly familiar with hostels. For a hostel they where clean and a bit paint worn but not nasty. The common room was also a nice relaxing place to be too and just down the road from a Coles.

unwelcoming, messy, violent...checked out after one night!

Despite seeing all of the off-the-wall reviews for this place, it's actually a good value for the money. It's a backpacker hostel, so no one should be expecting the Hilton or anything, but there are comfortable beds, halfway-decent showers (the consistent supply of hot water is something to be desired), and kitchen facilities that are MORE than adequate for budget-friendly accommodation. The staff are helpful, yet not overbearing;; if you ask, they will give you what you want. Overall quite good

Showers need serious attention~good luck trying to wash your hair. Corridors are dingy, need new carpets and some air fresheners. Room was very disappointing, windows consisted of rotting wood. Fly screen non existent. If looking for well ventilated rooms then this is for you...Windows had no seals, so winter temps should be fun. Location is all this place has going for it.

Room was smelly and there was not enough space to unpack our staff or even put it away properly (probably because all the others were long term guests). The girl that checked us in wasn't friendly and barely looked at us, not to mention that it didn't put a smile on her face at all. The firealarm in the morning underlined our bad opinion of the stay, even though it's probably nobodies fault. We won't come back.

Bathrooms were filthy the showers where a joke, double room was horrible half the furniture was falling apart or missing, security and privacy didn't exist. People are free too roam around as no floor security plus the staff didn't care about drunken backpackers desturbing other guest. The only positives are the sheets where clean and the common area was very good that's where all the money had clearly been spent. Staff where also very rude. Don't waste your money.

Great location. Lockers are great for security, beds are comfy and staff was nice and friendly. Kitchens are not very good, especially the one on the upper floor - there is nowhere to sit to eat your food and they charge you for pots and pans and dishes- as we were not aware of that, it was an unpleasant surprise. Bathrooms are cleaned at least twice a day, thats great but the water pressure is non existent and makes showering not very pleasant. Overall good place to stay.

Stayed on our second night in Australia but first night in Perth. Was able to book last minute a twin private room. Room was basic but good, key lock to the door, staff were very friendly. This was our first time travelling and met many people in the bar and outside seating area doing the same from different countries all very friendly. Even had a welcome sign written in Italian on our door when returning from a day trip by other travellers. A good hostel to meet people. Thanks again

Excellent showers, poor kitchen, very comfy beds. The annoying point is that you must give deposits for everything like cutlery, plates, pots, pans... And one of the main girl at reception doesn't smile, kind of unfriendly. But the bar inside is very nice, good music and nice location near library, city and rugby stadium ! nice stay anyways !

Its a backpackers so why is the bar so dare and why can't we bring in our own drink . We can't afford to go out or the bar there so that's our only option. Very bad rule for a cheap backpackers place.

Revolting room very cramped and dirty! Very squeaky beds, even the corridors smelt. All long termers staying there with workboots all over the place - so glad I only stayed one night! Having said that most hostels in pen aren't much better - t and stay at YHA a bit more expensive but only place that looks clean

Nice house and big communal area, really quite, not a party hostel. Everything needs a good deep clean! Couches in the bar area are very old and dirty, they don't really care a lot for their furnishing and facilities. Bed is comfi but full of stains from I don't wanna know where. Location is perfect, very close to the cbd and all free busses, art centre and library across the road. Kitchen most really dirty and the bathrooms and shower are ridiculous! 2 Showers and toilets for 1 floor...

Good location (2mn walking away from the CBD), good place to meet people, very friendly! I enjoyed the 3$ burger on Thursdays! But no wifi, the free breakfast was not very good. The worst thing was the staff, very unfriendly, unhelpful. This hostel just wants money!

Worst hostel ever

I definitely would not recommend this hostel. We booked 2 nights but only ended up staying 1 night , everything about the rooms in this hostel was disgusting!! I've stayed in many hostels over the last few years and this ranks as one of the worst!