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Wickham Retreat Backpackers Reviews

25-27 Wickham st East Perth, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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89%Overall Rating

From 84 ratings
  • 92%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 94%Atmosphere
  • 87%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
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90%

Was very happy with the friendly and helpful staff. Clean, quiet, and lots of food! They really look after you well. I would happily stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


43%

I found the atmosphere very boozy, had to walk through a semi permanent group of heavy drinkers smokers to enter the hostel very intimidating,single woman being ogled by drunken men semi permanent residents , the owners great but not on site most of the time , staffed by non professionals without any knowledge of the hospitality industry rude and they seemed to want to be in the , drinking circle, the kitchens were dirty with bugs everywhere, put me off hosteling almost


87%

Great place to stay and is a really good hostel especially by Perth Hostel standards which is very poor. Staff are very friendly, free wifi, free food, within walking distance of the CBD or just catch the free TransPerth buses. Will definitely stay again if I ever find myself in Perth

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Though we need to walk a little bit from the station Only 2stopps away from perth station. They serves many free food, also have a barbecue. All the stuffs are great. The atmosphere is good. I absolutely enjoyed staying here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Wickham was just great!! It has a warm and inviting atmosphere where its super easy to meet people and chat the night away. Very cute yard to chill in and they always have food to eat including an awesome sandwich and pastry night that I was there for. Staff is very friendly and the rooms are very interesting and comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Great place to stay with great staff...Cheers Charlie and the gang

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


90%

The staff was awesome! Charlie and Chris made the stay even that much better! They provided so much food - including a great curry night and 2 nights of sandwiches for dinner time. There were so many leftovers on sandwich night you could have one for lunch the next day too. The hostel provides many basics for cooking as well - pasta, rice, soup, you can save a ton of money staying here with all they provide! We WILL be back!


97%

This is a nice place, very clean and friendly. Except for breakfast, we did not try any of the provided free food, but it looked delicious. Be aware that not all rooms have air conditioning, a fact that is not mentioned explicitly. Our room did not and it was really hot. There were two fans though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel. Friendly staff 5-10min walk to city or 2 minute bus ride on the free CAT buses. Basic breakfast (cereal and toast) available as well as instant noodles and other food available free at all times. Relaxed atmosphere. Very clean.


100%

As a backpacker, Wickham own all what I need to have. The feeling is home sweet home and all people is very nice and friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 41+
  • (4 reviews)


97%

I really enjoyed staying at Wickham Retreat Backpackers. A very nice, cozy and lovely place to stay. I would recommend that hostel to everyone who doesn't like to be in a big, anonymous factory hostel. Good job guys!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


90%

Very Nice Hostel with free WIFI and food. The night I was there was a German night. There was free German dishes and games for the guests. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Just a few minutes walk to the yellow cat bus station which is free to drive around the city centre. Definitely will recommend it to anyone.


83%

Best thing: Hostel where travelling people are more than long term holiday visa workers.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


83%

Very good backapacker, but expensive even evering thing is for free (laundry, wifi and food).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Great staff really welcoming and helpful couldn't have asked for more

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Great place, everything included, even quality food all day. Friendly staff, clean, good location, the best place to stay in Perth.


100%

I almost don't want to put such a good rating because I'm afraid that it might draw too many people to this gem and ruin it, but that would be selfish of me. Such an amazing hostel for your money. The owner goes out of his way to make sure that every guest is happy and comfortable. Well worth the money!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Jesse and thanks for your review and we do try to keep everyone happy here.. Hope you have fun on the road Charlie

100%

Definitely a great value, there will be free food, wifi and laundry included. Charming home, great Italian rest. On the corner or breakfast cafe a few blocks on the water's edge. Easy walk into town or free bus shuttle. I would stay there again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (6 reviews)


87%

One of the best Hostels I´ve ever been . The staff is so friendly and helpful. You have free Wi-fi and they even offer pasta and some other things for free which you can prepare for yourself. Three nights a week the hostel has either a free BBQ or Sandwiches. The atmosphere is very good and the City is in walking-distance. If there is a room available and you don´t take it, its your fault ;) ...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

I had a lot of fun, sfaff very friendly and we spent a lot of time together, playing ping pong,eating and chatting. wi fi, food , laundry e much more free!!!very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


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