Are you tired of all the added costs of backpacking? Then come and stay with us! Our prices include it all - breakfast, free internet, free Wi-Fi, free use of all laundry facilities, free BBQ’s, curry nights and so much more! Our clean and fresh rooms have a funky modern twist, with beds made prior to your arrival. We offer two types of rooms, four bed and six bed dorms.Stay with us and relax in our fully-restored federation-style house with a large sweeping private veranda out the front, accessible directly from your bedroom. It's perfect for that morning cup of tea or afternoon beer to relax with.Our bathrooms are clean and newly-renovated, while the original wooden floors of our house have been restored and are teamed with the original high ceilings. Our rates also include linen, towels, tea and coffee.We have a great small team of staff who are there to help in anyway they can so you can be sure to feel safe and receive friendly and helpful service. We're your home away from home!Please note that guests must be 18+ unless accompanied by their parents or guardians.
Traveler Reviews
“Excellent”
Reviewed on July 11, 2019
Owner comes in regularly, no lockers in rooms but just outside, free laundry, WIFi is a bit slow, free pasta and Staples, two kitchens. Extended my stay many times. Would definitely stay again and...
“Sweet home hostel”
Reviewed on April 19, 2019
If you're looking for home and family that's definitely the right place for you! Super friendly staff who treats you like A family. There was one night I didn't come back home, all the people in the...
“Max's Awsome time at wickham!”
Reviewed on February 25, 2019
Had a very nice time in this hostel. It really feels like home. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms and kitchens are clean and tidy. The layout of the hostel really allows you to be...
From Perth International AirportBy car:Exit the Airport and drive 4.1km down Horrie Miller Dr, you will approach traffic lights; go straight through, this road is called Kewdale Rd. Continue for 3km and then turn right onto Orrong Rd. Drive for 8.3km and take the East Parade exit. Turn Left onto East Parade and take first exit off roundabout called Plain St. Go straight through the lights and take the third exit on your right - Wickham St. Drive 180m and we're on your left, on the corner of Wickham St and Wickham Place.By bus:Simply hop on board the Connect shuttle bus and tell them you're going to Wickham Retreat Backpackers. They'll drop you straight on our door! Departing hourly; the cost is: one way - $18 pp / return $30 pp.By taxi:Taxi stand is out the front of the airport, cost in a taxi is approx $25-$30. From Perth Domestic Airport:Exit the Domestic Airport, drive 1.4km down Brearley Ave, then turn left onto Great Eastern Highway, drive 4.8km then exit onto Graham Farmer Freeway. Drive 3.2km then take East Parade exit, turn left onto East Parade, then take the first exit off roundabout, called Plain St. Go straight through the lights and take the third exit on your right - Wickham St. Drive 180m and we're on your left, on the corner of Wickham St and Wickham Place.By bus:The Connect Shuttle service no longer drops off at any of the hostels. From the International terminal, you need to take the airport transfer bus to the domestic terminal. Then jump on the Connect shuttle bus to the Wellington St drop off. Walk 400 metres along Wellington st, away from the city to Bennett st. Turn left onto Bennett st, walk 200 metres and then turn left onto Wickham st. The hostel is then just 100metres up on the right.By taxi:Taxi stand is outside arrivals at the front of the airport; cost in a taxi is approx $30 from the domestic terminal and $40 from the international terminal. We are also within the free bus route 'Yellow Cat' along Wellington St. Hop off at the corner of Bennet st. Walk up Bennet st and take your 2nd right, which is Wickham St. Walk up the street and we're on your right on the corner of Wicham Place.Alternatively, take the Midland line train and get off at Claisebrook station (2 stops away from Perth Train Station) and take theRed Cat to Royal St on the corner of Bennet St. Walk up Bennet st and take your 2nd right, which is Wickham St. Walk up the street and we're on your right on the corner of Wicham Place.