Name: The Witch's Hat
Address: 148 Palmerston St, 6006 Perth, Australia, 148 Palmerston St, Western Australia, 6006, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $18 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hostel The Witch's Hat

148 Palmerston St, 6006 Perth, Australia –

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July 28, 2016

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Cheap and clean, not too noisy, homely vibe. Seemed a lot better than many of the other hostels available in Perth, especially after hearing a number of bedbug horror stories from fellow tour members who's stayed elsewhere

Kate, United Kingdom

Courteous staff (Jennifer). Clients maintain the kitchen tidy. Free and generous breakfast. Polite written reminders to clients. Beautiful home.

Michel, Canada

laundry items such as sheets, pillow cases and doonas had lovely fragrance yet not overpowering.

Melanie, Australia

Bed was comfortable with nice linen. Close to toilets, shower & kitchen. Kitchen well organized. Daily activities for those who were interested. Handy to walk to café, bars & supermarket. Close to free Cat services to travel to and around city. Staff very obliging. Rules to close Kitchen/dining room @ 10am to allow quiet time & consideration to others. Great location to meet people from many countries & share experiences.

Rhondda, New Zealand

Nice and friendly staff and the location was great. Common area was well controlled and all guests respected timings on noise restrictions.

Fred, Australia

Good breakfast. Quiet location within walking distance of the free CAT buses and a longer walk into the city centre.

Katie, United Kingdom

Comfy atmosphere, a lot of people in the courtyard to hang out with. Extras offered by hostel (owner) - such as Halloween party BBQ

M, Austria

Family atmosphere-clean-confortable-safe-you feel REALLY like at home

Pauline, Australia

All the people were so friendly and lovely, both the staff and the other guests. Checking in and out was easy and we felt very welcomed by Julia, who immediately told us we were welcome to join a party that was going on in the courtyard. There were loads of activities during the weeknights, so you could always join in the fun if you wanted. The facilities were great, the kitchen and the bathroom were cleaned regularly and there was more than enough equipment for everyone to cook their meals. Location's great too, just a 20 minute walk to the city/train station, supermarket, and even less to the nearest pub. Next time I travel to Perth I'd definitely like to stop by the Witch's Hat again!

Lisan, Netherlands

Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 10:30,is not suitable for people who get up early.

Yishaung, Taiwan

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What guests loved the most:
“Cheap and clean, not too noisy, homely vibe. Seemed a lot better than many of the other hostels available in Perth, especially after hearing a number of bedbug horror stories from fellow tour members...”

Kate United Kingdom
“Courteous staff (Jennifer). Clients maintain the kitchen tidy. Free and generous breakfast. Polite written reminders to clients. Beautiful home.”

Michel Canada
“laundry items such as sheets, pillow cases and doonas had lovely fragrance yet not overpowering.”

Melanie Australia
“Bed was comfortable with nice linen. Close to toilets, shower & kitchen. Kitchen well organized. Daily activities for those who were interested. Handy to walk to café, bars & supermarket. ”

Rhondda New Zealand
“Nice and friendly staff and the location was great. Common area was well controlled and all guests respected timings on noise restrictions.”

Fred Australia
“Good breakfast. Quiet location within walking distance of the free CAT buses and a longer walk into the city centre.”

Katie United Kingdom
“Comfy atmosphere, a lot of people in the courtyard to hang out with. Extras offered by hostel (owner) - such as Halloween party BBQ”

M Austria
“Family atmosphere-clean-confortable-safe-you feel REALLY like at home”

Pauline Australia
“All the people were so friendly and lovely, both the staff and the other guests. ”

Lisan Netherlands
“Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 10:30,is not suitable for people who get up early.”

Yishaung Taiwan

Set in a restored federation-style house, The Witch's Hat Backpackers Hostel offers affordable accommodations just a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park Lake and Gardens. It features free WiFi, and an outdoor courtyard with BBQ facilities. Guests enjoy free breakfast daily.

Guest facilities include a fully equipped communal kitchen and a lounge room with a cable TV, DVD library and dart board. Free BBQ dinners, secure lockers and tea/coffee are provided.

Robertson Park Tennis Center is only 4 minutes’ walking distance from The Witch's Hat. A number of restaurants and bars are less than a 5-minute walk away and Perth CBD (Central Business District) is an 8-minute drive. It is a 15 minute' walk from the lively Northbridge entertainment precinct.

Winner of 2014's Golden Backpack Award and The Adventure Travel Award 2014 for best accommodations in Western Australia, The Witch's Hat offers air conditioned dormitory or private double or twin rooms. All rooms offer access to shared bathroom facilities. All rooms have bed linen provided.

The tour desk provides area information and booking of tours and car rental. There is a coin-operated laundry room available.

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The Witch’s Hat was built in 1897 for the Dartnell family by a German architect called Liebe. Whether described as a Victorian styled house, or as a Queen Anne home, the Continental influence of Liebe on the design is obvious as there are Gothic like

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State Library of Western Australia
0.6 miles
State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
0.7 miles
Perth Arena
0.7 miles
nib Stadium
0.7 miles
Perth Train Station
0.7 miles
Watertown Brand Outlet Centre
0.8 miles
The Astor Theatre
0.9 miles
City West Station
0.9 miles
His Majesty's Theatre
0.9 miles
Hancock Prospecting
0.9 miles

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Perth Airport
6.3 miles

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“Great location, clean & comfortable ”

Shona

United Kingdom

9.5

“I like the staff I arrived early and rainning and staff Was super helpful (blond lady); that place Was so beautiful a yewell; I like to be out of the down town ...”

Karla

Mexico

9.5

“I liked the quaint location and the excellent staff. I was also pleasantly surprised by the free parking. The common areas were clean and well equipped. The sta...”

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Australia

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12:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children older than 18 years are welcome.

Cribs are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

The Witch's Hat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that guests must show a valid photo ID (passport or driver's license) upon check-in.

Refundable deposits must be paid upon check-in for the following:
AUD 10 - key deposit
AUD 20 - dishes set deposit

“Cheap and clean, not too noisy, homely vibe. Seemed a lot better than many of the other hostels available in Perth, especially after hearing a number of bedbug horror stories from fellow tour members who's stayed elsewhere”

Kate

“Bed was comfortable with nice linen. Close to toilets, shower & kitchen. Kitchen well organized. Daily activities for those who were interested. Handy to walk to café, bars & supermarket. Close to free Cat services to travel to and around city. Staff very obliging. Rules to close Kitchen/dining room @ 10am to allow quiet time & consideration to others. Great location to meet people from many countries & share experiences.”

Rhondda

New Zealand

“All the people were so friendly and lovely, both the staff and the other guests. Checking in and out was easy and we felt very welcomed by Julia, who immediately told us we were welcome to join a party that was going on in the courtyard. There were loads of activities during the weeknights, so you could always join in the fun if you wanted. The facilities were great, the kitchen and the bathroom were cleaned regularly and there was more than enough equipment for everyone to cook their meals. Location's great too, just a 20 minute walk to the city/train station, supermarket, and even less to the nearest pub. Next time I travel to Perth I'd definitely like to stop by the Witch's Hat again!”

Lisan

Netherlands

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Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Katie
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Showers so small I was practically kissing the wall. Not particularly clean but probably because I was showering in the evening and they are cleaned in the morning. Had ants in my room - one on my duvet at night but only realised there were more in the morning when I saw them crawling on my things. I must warn people that when booking.com says free car park no reservation needed, be warned that the 'car park' is just the front of the property you can see in photos and can fit a max of 5 cars all blocking each other in. On street parking is limited to 2 hours free before you have to move your car.
Good breakfast. Quiet location within walking distance of the free CAT buses and a longer walk into the city centre.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 17, 2018

Volny_veter
Russia
Age group: 25 – 34

3 helpful votes
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6 Bed)
- • Stayed 1 night
This is not a good option for a backpacker. -This place is full of French residents. Rooms are full with their garbage and personal belongings. -Nobody cares about security -Very noisy. French residents make a bloody mess in the evenings
price

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 13, 2018

M
Austria

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfy atmosphere, a lot of people in the courtyard to hang out with. Extras offered by hostel (owner) - such as Halloween party BBQ

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Pauline
Australia
9.2

“The best hostel ever”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Bed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Family atmosphere-clean-confortable-safe-you feel REALLY like at home

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 21, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.0

“Underwhelming”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Arrived late due to flight. Had to wait a long time for the Gentlmen to check me in due to the quiz night taking importance. Was charged $4 more than was quoted on bookings for a reason he could not explain.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 16, 2018

Lisan
Netherlands

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6 Bed)
- • Stayed 14 nights
All the people were so friendly and lovely, both the staff and the other guests. Checking in and out was easy and we felt very welcomed by Julia, who immediately told us we were welcome to join a party that was going on in the courtyard. There were loads of activities during the weeknights, so you could always join in the fun if you wanted. The facilities were great, the kitchen and the bathroom were cleaned regularly and there was more than enough equipment for everyone to cook their meals. Location's great too, just a 20 minute walk to the city/train station, supermarket, and even less to the nearest pub. Next time I travel to Perth I'd definitely like to stop by the Witch's Hat again!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Vika
Slovenia
7.1

“Nice place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Far from the city center
The house and staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 8, 2018

Tanya
Australia
7.1

“A good, clean place to stay. Staff were friendly.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's actually a hostel advertised as a budget hotel. It only had shared bathroom facilities.
It was clean and well presented.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bunk beds are a bit wobbly, so when someone turns around you feel the bedframe move. And my matress had quite a large dent/ pit in it so after a few nights this is not very comfortable. But the sheets and linnen are nice and clean!
Loved the atmosphere here, very friendly and inviting staff and guests. Breakfast was simple but nice, and facilities were clean :) liked the porch and the inner court yard where you can meet people, have breakfast lunch and dinner or just a drink, great place to chill! Would stay there again! :)

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

Poh
Malaysia
4.2

Disappointing
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
THE ROOM ACTUALLY IS NO CLEAN AND THE CARPET IS VERY DIRTY AND SMELLY. THE OTHERS MATE IS NOISE AND EVERY NIGHT CLOSED THE ROOM DOOR LIKE BAND THE DOOR..

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 26, 2018

Sathish Govindan
India
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly place

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 9, 2018

Margot
France
10

“Go, go, go !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6 Bed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not the best showers, but not the worst!
Good atmosphere Great staff

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 9, 2018

Yishaung
Taiwan
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The shower it's hot one sometime and cold the next.
Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 10:30,is not suitable for people who get up early.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 29, 2018

Eka
Indonesia
7.5

“Nice staff, everyone cook in the kitchen. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (6 Bed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
we must deposit for getting plate, glass and spoon. And don't have heater.
near to CAT stop.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 27, 2018

Christian
Austria
10

“Best hostel in OZ ”
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Best hostel in Australia. Haven't seen any other hostel which is be compareable with the Hat. Julia, the manager is a blast and she does her job more than properly. Always super friendly and keen to help, where she can. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

Stayed in August 2018

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	Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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