Travelling on a budget? We’ve put together a list of the best backpackers in Perth WA so you can enjoy the top cheap acommodation around!
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Central Perth Hostels
Choose Perth City and CBD for a more culturally-centred trip for sightseeing, galleries, museums, entertainment, and bars.
Fremantle Hostels
Choose Fremantle for the seaside, arty culture and laid-back atmosphere with a ton of character.
Choose between ultra-budget, no-frills attached accommodation, or spend a little more for a few more creature comforts.
Party atmosphere or chill vibes? Pool, outdoor area, free wifi? This list of the top Perth hostels makes your choice super easy.
Hostels in Perth City & CBD
Spinner’s Hostel
Northbridge
Book early to get a spot in this top-rated, extremely popular backpackers.
Comfortable, clean beds, a great atmosphere, and ample social areas make this one of the best Perth hostels you’ll find.
Spinner’s Hostel has undergone recent renovations with absolute guest comfort and enjoyment in mind. Enjoy the chill vibes with the courtyard BBQ and free Netflix in the common area.
Spiral Hostel
Northbridge
Spiral is a great option for a budget-friendly, centrally located accommodation option.
What this Perth hostel lacks in outdoor space, it makes up for in a friendly atmosphere and great social areas with free activities, including a pool table, PlayStation, Netflix, soccer table and table tennis!
Billabong Backpackers
Mount Lawley
A large hostel with plenty of outside areas to relax and soak up the sun next to the pool.
Billabong Backpackers has a party atmosphere inside the hostel, and plenty of bars, restaurants and cafes nearby, so it’s an easy option for a lively, fun-filled stay.
Fuel up on the free breakfast, and make your way into the city with a short, 10-minute walk.
Don’t expect luxury accommodation, but enjoy the social atmosphere in one of the best-known Perth hostels around.
Kangaroo Inn
Perth City
A well-liked, popular Perth hostel right in the city centre.
There are several communal areas with games, TV, a pool table, and a library, including an outdoor courtyard with plenty of comfy seating.
Wi-fi is available, but not in the dorms, so consider an alternative if this is important to you.
Kangaroo Inn is a great budget option if booking in advance, however, if you book close to the stay date then the price increases considerably!
Hostels in Fremantle
YHA Fremantle Prison
Fremantle
Choose to sleep in the purpose-built hostel, OR… if you’re feeling adventurous sleep in one of the old prison cells!
Relax in the outdoor area with volleyball or table tennis before using the BBQ. Or use the indoor games room to unwind and meet fellow travellers.
Expect to pay a little more per night here than the average hostel price, but the experience is unique and unforgettable.
Sundancer Backpackers Hostel
Fremantle
Renowned for its boho, laid-back, social atmosphere, Sundancer is a great option for your trip to Fremantle. Budget-friendly, clean, and a great list of amenities – what more could you want?
Sundancer Backpackers is one of the few hostels around with a (seasonal) pool and an on-site bar with well-priced drinks.
Spend time at the hostel in the huge common area, complete with pool table, football table, ping pong and more. This hostel is centrally located so you’re never far from the Freo action.
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Pirates Backpackers
Fremantle
Pirates is a small hostel with a friendly, lively atmosphere, right in the heart of Fremantle!
There’s a real community vibe, with regular activities organised by staff such as surfing, paddle boarding and volleyball. Bather’s beach is a short walk away, making this an easy option for anyone keen to get some Perth sun.
If you’re looking to spend some chill time in the hostel you’ll have use of the library, BBQ, pool table and TV.
Pirates is a highly rated and popular backpackers and it’s easy to see why; with reasonable rates, a comfortable and cosy atmosphere, and a ton of things to do you won’t want to leave.
Old Fire Station Backpackers
Fremantle
Another Fremantle hostel with a ton of character (think original paintings on the walls by previous guests), a great vibe, and glowing reviews!
Old Firestation is a large hostel so expect a lively atmosphere, perfect for meeting like-minded backpackers.
With clean, comfortable beds, plenty of communal spaces both inside and out, and a central location, this Perth hostel has it all.
Get geared up for a fun stay, with events like the open mic night, communal BBQ nights and an outdoor cinema. Inside you’ll have PlayStation, Wii, movies and a pool table to keep you busy.
Perth Hostels – Our TOP PICK
The great location of this top hostel in Perth means it’s so easy to see the best activities and attractions that WA’s capital has to offer.
With top ratings, clean, comfy beds and a great atmosphere, our top pick goes to Spinners Backpackers!
