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Wickham Retreat Backpackers Reviews

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

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88%Overall Rating

From 39 ratings
  • 92%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 83%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 91%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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100%

best hostel we ever stayed in! its an all inclusive hoste. free internet, free airport pickup, free laundry and even free food like bbq , sandwiches and pizza. we felt like beeing home. thanks charly!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

this is the best hostel in perth, really close to city and very spacious, would definately stay here again

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


100%

The Best Backpackers in Perth!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


70%

Das Wickham Retreat war das erste Hostel auf unserem Australien-Trip. Verwöhnt vom Standard taiwanesischer Hostels ist dieses Hostel eher Durchschnitt. Die Einrichtung ist älter und abgenutzt. Das Deluxe Doppelzimmer hat eher etwas von einem WG-Zimmer mit zusammengesuchten Möbeln und kleinem Fernseher. Die Eigentümer sind sehr nett. Die Gäste sind ein Mix aus Langzeit- und Kurzzeitgästen. Preis-Leistung ist vergleichsweise ok, da Frühstück, Snacks, Wifi (!!!) und Waschmaschine inklusive sind.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


80%

Good hostel close to the center of Perth. Clean, lot of character, free internet, laundry and breakfast! Even got a free barbecue dinner! Only a couple of rooms so the hostel is very quiet. Only down sides were that there was a serious lack of brochures and maps of the city, and I thought the sheets on the bed were clean but maybe a bit old.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


90%

I only stayed here for a whopping 7 hours, but I still enjoyed my visit. The hostel is a normal house with nice big rooms and fortunately for me no stairs! The kitchen is gorgeous and very spacious. The free food is a very nice gesture and I love that they have free Wifi, a rare occurrence in Perth hostels. The house has a very relaxed and no worries atmosphere and it is easy to meet people. I regretted that I couldn't stay my last days there, I suggest to book early!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Lovely hostel tucked away in a quiet area, but still only a couple of minutes walk from the CBD, and Northbridge is only 20 minutes walk for bars and restaurants. Outside area is brilliant, free pool table, laundry facilities, excellent kitchens. So nice to stay in a hostel with a family feel. Only here for one night but will definitely be coming back, best hostel we've found in Perth yet (and we've stayed in our fair share!)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

It was my second time staying there and I really like the owners ,thanks for the stay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


53%

After reading the great reviews and based on the rating I chose this hostel. However, it wasn't that good. Prices for hostels in WA are in general high, but this one is overpriced. The included breakie is very basic (jam, dry bread and cornflakes), ants had taken over the kitchen bench, the owner wasn't there and no one really took over his duties. Hostels are for me a great source of information, but that was seriously lacking here. It s located at the fringe of the CBD in a quiet area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


100%

Loved it here as there were no irish staying. So if your Irish go to billabong or somewhere else and keep this place a top hostel to stay in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks for your great rating. On a side note.. we have had some great Irish people that have stayed with us.. I think what you mean by your comment is that we attract a different crowd, not so much the drunken party seekers (not of which are all irish) but we have guests who are more into chilling out and relaxing.. which is what we are all about !.. Thanks for your valued review.. The Wickham Crew :)

97%

This is one of the best hostels i have ever stayed at. Everyone was so friendly and it really is a home a away from home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

great hostel run by a couple of very nice people i will be back next time im through Perth


87%

Wow, what a place, Charlie & Heidi certainly know how to keep their customers happy. The only reason I have scored the security low is because there is none as such but it is so small and everyone knows each other it becomes more like a family than a hostel. The food that these guys provide is above and beyond expectation, loads of cereals, breads,even free pies,pizza and cakes one night,They make a huge effort to make your stay comfortable, arranging nights out & wine tours. A top stay, Thanks

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks so much for your review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! just with our security.. we are aware we are still waiting for lockers to arrive during your stay (they have actually arrived yesterday) but security for the building does include that all our bedroom doors lock and are accessible only by its occupants and our entry door is locked at 10pm every night with access only via a key code for our patrons safety and security.We just wanted to clear this up..We hope you come again if your back this way!

90%

My favourite hostel in Australia, would recommend to anyone! Although a prizy, there's free wifi, free laundry (washing powder as well), free bread and veggies and fruit and all the basic kitchen food is free so you just have to buy meat! The hostel was really clean and the atmosphere of the place was great, perfect place for a lonely traveller :)

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


93%

That was among the best hostel I ever visited. Clean, small, quite and with good facilities it was a pain for me leaving it. If you want to get out of the crowd of noisy traveller and you are looking for a quite but still dynamic place where to meet good people this is the place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Best hostel I have been to. Owners were very friendly and the facilities were easily the best I have seen. I would recommend it for people who are after a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Best hostel I ever stayed in

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

This is by far the best hostel I stayed at and I'v been travelling A LOT the past 8 years. Truly great overall and I can't complain about anything. I think it's fantastic to see a small place like this, you get familiar with all of the people staying there, including the family that runs it and their kids. It feels like being home when you're away and i can't come up with anything that beats that. Wish I could have stayed another week but I hope to come back in the future!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

staff very helpful, in a great location free city bus just round the corner, clean and quiet. great value for money. would recommend to any one

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

We were welcomed as a couple with a toddler, which was fantastic, as there are many others who do not take children. A cute hostel with lots of love put into the decoration of the rooms. Unfortunately our room was stifling hot the night we stayed so we all had bad nights sleep... the mini fan on the wall didn't do the trick:( Thanks for the food andwarm welcome:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


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