About

More fun than a share house, cheaper than a hostel! myOZexp Lodge is a small, friendly, heritage-listed lodge that accepts interstate, regional Western Australia and international Travellers aged between 18-35 ONLY. We're located in Northbridge, which is a great zone close to the city with an entertainment precinct and free buses.

Perfect for backpackers, international student and working holiday makers! Most of our visitors stay longer than the average backpacker, with many staying a month or more. Many come for a few days and then decide to extend longer as they find their second family at the lodge.

We're a chilled out, comfortable place with newly renovated common areas and bathroom and a friendly family-like atmosphere. Cheaper rates with longer stays. Common areas are cleaned twice a day

THE FUN STUFF
- Weekend excursions;
- Meet travellers from all over the world
- Movie nights, BBQ nights, Pub crawl nights

SAVE SOME MONEY
- Free bus to city centre
- Long term rates
- Free WiFi
- Only $2.00 for washing machine

During the COVID-19 pandemic we converted dorms in private rooms

RECEPTION
There is no reception; the lodge booking coordinator will be in contact to organise check in, and available by phone for any questions.

NOTES
You MUST fill out the online check in form (https://zfrmz.com/lgndwG3LIyYBoe6QGF0e) ATLEAST 24HOURS before your check in date and $50 will be charge on your credit card as security deposit once you filled out the form. You will lose the booking and deposit will not be refunded if you fail to fill out the form and fail to pay for the security deposit. After this you will be entitled to stay at the premises. You will receive all this information from our Booking Coordinator by email.

CHECK IN requirements
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: This hostel is for 18-35 year old ONLY
- Digital copy of a valid overseas passport or other official ID
- Payment of the deposit of $50
- Check in is after 2:00 pm

CHECK OUT
-IMPORTANT NOTICE: This hostel is for 18-35 year old ONLY.
- The check out time is before 10:30 am. Please put your bed sheets in the baskets in the laundry
- Clear your cabinet and don't leave personal items in the room or food/drinks in the fridge
- The $50 deposit will be returned to your credit card after your checkout on the following Wednesday

LODGE RULES
- No noise after 10:00 pm both inside and outside areas
- $10 penalty will be deducted from deposit when failing to:
- Wash your dishes after your meals and leave the kitchen or common areas untidy after use.
- Keep your noise low after 10:00 pm and need to be asked to quiet down
- Repeated (>3x) violation of house rules might result in eviction without refund
- Smoking only in outside areas, smoking in any inside areas will result in eviction without refund
- Antisocial behavior will not be tolerated and you will be removed without refund.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 18:00

Check Out

until 09:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Book Exchange
  • Board Games
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Reviews

3.2(132)
  • Value for Money
    2.7
  • Security
    2.0
  • Atmosphere
    3.3
  • Cleanliness
    3.3
  • Staff
    2.0
  • Location
    7.3
  • Facilities
    2.0
Summary of traveller reviews

myOZexp Palmerston Lodge in Perth offers a social atmosphere and a great location, ideal for solo travellers. While some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness and a lack of staff presence, others highlight a friendly vibe and good value.

Stayed in Feb 2026
2.9
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, Scotland
This is genuinely the most petrifying place I've ever booked. The initial wave of cigarettes and weed just set the tone that this was sole Homeless shelter rather than a hostel. Kitchen functions alright and there's plenty of seating areas, but it's like the aftermath of a frat party . My room was dark and dingey , with no AC . Brutal to sleep in. No reception or any care shown for traveller experience, just a box where you make your bed and strip it, then send "photos" to prove you've checked out. Don't kn
Stayed in Jan 2026
6.3
E
Emilia
Female, 18-24, Poland
Good place if you like to socialise. There’s a big common area and a yard so you can really meet some people. The location is good, close to lots of bars and restaurants and about 15-20 minutes to the main station. There’s no AC but the fan in the room was usually enough.
Stayed in Nov 2025
2.6
L
Lena
Female, 25-30, Germany
That was the worst hostel I’ve stayed in. The manager is unbelievable unfriendly and unprofessional. I felt so unsafe, it’s super loud until midnight or sometimes 2am in the morning. She doesn’t help you at all and doesn’t care about it. If you have a problem it’s on you. That never happened to me before and I was happy to leave after two nights. Don’t stay there, there is no chance of communication because everything happens online. Only the people kind of saved it for me.
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Location

21 Palmerston Street, Northbridge, Perth, Australia
1.2km from city centre