The Hostelz.com Review
The Old Firestation Backpackers is a beautiful old fire station building dating back to 1907, and the fire pole is still there. There is an Indian Restaurant downstairs, which serves discounted meals for backpackers in the evening from $3.50 (the food is very good).
The hostel itself is well-equipped for backpackers. There is a huge common room with free pool table and wide screen TV and PlayStation 2s. There are TVs in many of the rooms, with 5 video channels, and over 100 movies to choose from for free. The internet facility at this hostel which is free 24 hours. These are just some of a string of free things included in the very reasonable price.
The kitchen facilities are good and it is cleaned twice a day. The showers and toilets are clean. The dorms are relaxing and warm.
The staff are good, very friendly and helpful, with lots of information on the area. The general vibe is friendly. A lot of people stay for months. The long-termers are a welcoming bunch, but it's also good if you want time to yourself. In the winter it may be about half-full, but it's full throughout summer.
The whole palce is well maintained and has a fresh feel. It's an excellent hostel and a good value.
The hostel itself is well-equipped for backpackers. There is a huge common room with free pool table and wide screen TV and PlayStation 2s. There are TVs in many of the rooms, with 5 video channels, and over 100 movies to choose from for free. The internet facility at this hostel which is free 24 hours. These are just some of a string of free things included in the very reasonable price.
The kitchen facilities are good and it is cleaned twice a day. The showers and toilets are clean. The dorms are relaxing and warm.
The staff are good, very friendly and helpful, with lots of information on the area. The general vibe is friendly. A lot of people stay for months. The long-termers are a welcoming bunch, but it's also good if you want time to yourself. In the winter it may be about half-full, but it's full throughout summer.
The whole palce is well maintained and has a fresh feel. It's an excellent hostel and a good value.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
October 2004
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Rancid mess of a hostel I have stayed in hostels all over the world, but dirtwise the Firestation takes the cake. Imagine an ill-aired locker room, where the patrons are allowed to live indefinitely (mix in alcohol and other bodily fluids), and don't clean it more than once a week. I would rather spend the rest of my life eating off the floor of a public bathroom than stay in this hostel ever again. — Natalie , USA (2008-12-04) The worst place ever The worst place I've ever stayed. Loud music all night and people screaming and behaving like small children. When you ask them in the middle of the night to be a bit more quiet, they tell you to f*** off, and sleep somewhere else. Small, hot rooms, and dirty. — Louise (2008-02-14) A great hostel and atmosphere made fantastic by the people. I'd be tempted to go on holiday to Freo just to stay there! A big thanks to Alex (staff/co-owner) who let in after hours when they were fully booked. The couch was comfy as! Certainly the most friendly hostel I've stayed in. — clive , uk/nz (2007-05-07) Did you know that they have a wall covered with chins? well, yes, they most certainly do. — starrious (2007-03-05) I stayed in this hostel for six weeks and really liked it. There is a great atmosphere in the hostel with lots of friendly people. I stayed in the fifteen-bed Pleasuredome dorm -- might sound a nightmare but so many of the guests there were such a good laugh! It might not be the cleanest hostel ever but has real character and friendly staff. The courtyard is very social and has a free jukebox with over ten thousand songs. I would recommend this hostel and would definitely recommend staying in Fremantle over staying in Perth city centre. — Robbie (2007-01-30) I've been in quite a few hostels around the world but this one was by far the best. Miss it and you miss probably the best time of your life. — Anonymous (2006-08-08) We stayed in this hostel for 3 weeks in november and we had the best time. The staff are all really nice and helpful and they are good at finding work for you. The hostel is really clean and there are lots of free stuff like internet, tea and coffee and pool table. They have regular parties which rock and everyone that stays there seem to want to have a good time. I would recommend this hostel to anyone and we would definitley stay there again. — drew and linz (2006-02-20) The Philosophers Shower will always be special to me. — Crazy Trevor (2005-05-30) The free Internet and washing machines are a welcome bonus but the pool table and table football have definitely seen better days, though for free it's hard to complain. The rooms are generously sized and the kitchen is acceptably clean, though it could be better stocked with knives, pans, etc. Cutlery/crockery aren't supplied but are available for hire for a returnable $10 deposit. The OFS has many residents who have been there for months on end, giving a bit of a cliquey feeling for those only staying a few nights. It's definitely a hostel geared more towards the younger person who wants to stay in one place and party for a while, so travelers looking for a place to sleep and eat for a few days might be better elsewhere. — Anonymous (2005-04-20) The Old Firestation has the best atmosphere. It has people from every place, who come here and then come back again year after year! This is a definite destination when you are in Perth or Fremantle, Australia. There are heaps of parties, barbecues, and music. You can tour Western Australia or relax and catch the best tan Australia has to offer! — Hillary (2005-03-09) Met some cracking people here and had an excellent time in the Old Firestation over Christmas 2004. We slid down the fireman's pole on Christmas Eve into the restaurant for dinner. Great entertainment with a live DJ and spa pool in the back yard; it got a bit messy! Went to Rottnest Island for Christmas day on the beach, partied hard through New Year's. I was sad to leave, and I will definitely stay again. — Katy (2005-02-16) I stayed here for five months over the 2001 Christmas and New Year holiday. This is the best hostel I stayed at in Oz. I met Stretch here and plenty more great people I now still see. This hostel is a must for anyone in the area. — Staf (2005-01-04) I can't say enough good stuff about the OFS! It's been a while since I stayed here and like most people, I initially planned on staying at most a couple of weeks but stayed two months!!! Niamh, you're a legend — Happy Chrimbly from all at home. :) — Aine Og (2004-12-07) This hostel is the dogs bollocks! We're in Melbourne now and yet we're thinking about coming back for chrimbo [Christmas] as we are yet to find a better hostel, I think the search is pointless. You will NOT find a better hostel than this place. The staff are brilliant and make you feel completely at home and the facilities are excellent. Everything's free! Even if you're skint [broke] and can't afford to go out, you can stay in and have a laugh with everyone. — Gemma and Rich (2004-10-20) I just read all the comments and it brought all the good times flooding back! I was there over Christmas 2003 and I recognize a few of your names--I shared a dorm with Brad for a few weeks, I do recall! He's not that bad--I survived! I hope you are all doing well. Had the time of my life at this place; like many, I came for a week and stayed a good three-and-a-half months in all! It was a great value, everyone was real friendly, and there is always something going on. I would love to go back sometime! Rock on and Rotto rules! — Welsh Jo (2004-09-17)