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At check-in, Kangaroo Inn reserves the right to request a $200 upfront security deposit from guests as condition of stay. This is to cover Kangaroo Inn for any damage caused by guests (and/or their visitors) or guests (and/or their visitors) leaving rooms or common areas excessively dirty. Subject to no damage or extra cleaning required, the full balance of security deposit will be immediately refunded at checkout or when reception desk is next open if the guest checks-out outside reception hours (subject to general bank clearing times if deposit done by credit card/debit card/bank transfer). Please do not make a booking if you are unwilling to accept this as it forms part of our terms and conditions of stay. Please note the non-refundable nature of some of our booking category types.

Welcome and Thanks For Checking Out Kangaroo Inn – Perth’s Best and Most Awarded Premium Backpackers.

We are the only Backpackers to have won multiple awards in the WA Tourism Awards with Silver in 2016, Gold in 2015 and Silver in 2014!

We are definitely not a party hostel but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun during your stay here. We are close by to all of Perth’s major attractions such as the Swan River, Perth Mint, Kings Park, Art Gallery, Perth Arena, WACA and the Murray St and Hay St Malls. Public transport is also nearby whether Ferry, Bus or Train. Plus, although we are only a 10 minutes walk from the Northbridge entertainment precinct we are far enough from the noise if you want to get a good nights sleep.

Which brings us to the rooms, regardless if you choose our comfortable private rooms or budget dorm rooms you will get a good nights sleep with our 4 star hotel grade mattresses and soft cotton sheets. Private rooms (except for twin bunk rooms) get the added bonus of TVs and in room safes.

All rooms are well-appointed and include reverse-cycle air conditioning with in-room controls and ample power points to charge your devices. Linen and towels are also provided.

Guests share bathroom facilities; there are dedicated mens' and ladies’ bathrooms on each floor, fitted out with luxury fixtures.

Kangaroo Inn has multiple common facilities including a massive basement common room, commercial kitchen, outdoor deck, a reading room, lobby/computer areas and guest laundry. Of course WiFi is available throughout the premises.

Limited off street parking is also available subject to availability and fees.

Important Booking Policy:
Our Deluxe 4 Bed Female Dorm is strictly reserved for female guests only.
If a male guest accidentally books to a ladies-only dorm room, no refund will be provided, and the reservation cannot be changed to a refundable booking or swapped to another room type.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

7.1Very Good(316)
  • Value for Money
    7.2
  • Security
    6.0
  • Atmosphere
    6.0
  • Cleanliness
    5.6
  • Staff
    8.4
  • Location
    8.4
  • Facilities
    8.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Kangaroo Inn in Perth offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring the city. While many find the staff friendly and helpful, some recent reviews mention concerns about cleanliness, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. The property can be a good base for solo travellers and those on a budget.

Stayed in Jul 2026
8.6
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Nahomi
Female, 18-24, Mexico
Stayed solo as a 20 yo female who's never traveled before, I shared a room in the all-girls option and had no security problems. The beds are super squeaky so no one could do anything in the room without waking up all the others. Blankets were warm and enough storage in the room to keep my luggage in it. The showers have strong and warm water, with a generic soap included for free. Lots of staff, some of them were nice some of them wouldn't really care for you.
Stayed in May 2026
5.4
E
Emilia
Female, 31-40, Germany
I booked a 6 bed dorm and was put in a 3 bed. Which I don't mind, except the other two people were guys. If you put someone in a smaller dorm, at least ask and say that there are no other girls. I would mind one guy one girl, but two guys did not exactly make me feel comfortable. Second, I don't know when the room was cleaned, but I guess it has not been this year. Unter the bed there were tissues, paper, plastic, things you can see coming into the room. Bathroom was fine, location is good.
Stayed in May 2026
6.3
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Olivia
Female, 25-30, England
Very basic hostel but kept clean. No curtains on bed so limited privacy. Rooms are also very small which can be difficult when it’s mixed gender or multiple people are trying to pack at once. Communal/kitchen area felt a bit dingy, very dark, lotsss of food in the kitchen, seemed to be lots of long term residents also.
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Location

123 Murray Street, Perth, Australia
0.3km from city centre