Accommodation

Comfortable

All our rooms have been recently renovated.
Bright colours abound and most are furnished with desks and lockers and sturdy bunk beds.
Several of our rooms have televisons and bar fridges.
All our rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished.
We will make every effort to ensure that you enjoy a good night's rest with us.

Clean

We provide free fresh linen plus an on-site laundry. Our newly renovated bathrooms are also serviced several times daily.

Secure

As part of our strict measures to ensure good security for our guests, we have secure electronic entry to your level.
A full size lockable wardrobe is also provided for each guest.
For female travellers we have female only dorms set aside just for you.
Our 24 hr reception is available to assist you during your stay!

Private

For those who prefer not to stay in a shared dormitory, we also have private single, double, twin and family rooms.

Fun

As our guest, we assure you that you will not be bored. You can enjoy a game of pool in the games room, watch tv, or mingle amongst fellow travellers in our al fresco area.
Exciting nightlife in Northbridge is also just 3 minutes away from our accommodation.

Come and experience life in The Old Swan Barracks today! Did you know we have been finalist for BEST HOSTEL IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA in 2008, 2009, and now 2010

Day tours from Perth

Pinnacles Desert Day Tour

Wave Rock

Rottnest Island Ferry

Rottnest Island Ferry + Bike Hire

Swim with The Dolphins

Dolphin Eco Watch

Penguin Island Ferry & Cruise

Wild Flower Tour

Swan Valley Winery Day Tour

Perth City Half Day Tour

Valley of the Giants - Tree Top Walk Tour

Latest News

Hillarys Boat Show Perth WA
23-Mar-2012
Hillarys Boat Show Perth WA Hillarys Boat Show 2012 its back!!!!! Following last years..

Live band at the Barracks bar on Francis St Northbridge
20-Feb-2012
Live Band Thursday February 23rd 2012 Free admission.....$3.00 Barbecue hamburger fries and s..

Busselton Jetty Swim 2012 event
04-Feb-2012
The premier ocean swim around the magnificent Busselton Jetty, in the South West of Western A..

Perth Backpackers reconised by TNT Awards
08-Nov-2011
The Old Swan Barracks is pleased to announce that for the 4th year in a row!!!! we have been awa..

TNT Golden Backpacks Awards
03-Aug-2011
Yes it's that time of the Year again! Vote for the Old Swan Barracks in this Years TNT Golden B..

Theme Night
28-Jul-2011
Theme night at the Barracks Bar tonight. $3 Burgers and Salad too!! Come along for a feast and a lau..

Join us for a meal and some fun
29-Jun-2011
3$ Burger and Salad night again at The Old Swan Barracks this Thursday and as a special bonus why no..

Party Night this Thusrday
21-Jun-2011
Party night at the Old Swan Barracks Backpackers this Thursday, DJ, $3 Burgers (including Salad and ..

$3 Burgers This Thursday
15-Jun-2011
$3 Burger Thursdays strike again. Join us in the Barracks Bar Thursday evening for Burgers , Salad a..

The Hoops are comming to town
15-Jun-2011
Celtic take on Perth Glory soon in a friendly fixture, if you are a visiting Celtic Fan why not comb..

Champions League Final Watch it live at the Old Swan Barracks
16-May-2011
FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC will descend on Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 28 May eac..

DJ and barbecue night this Thursday
12-May-2011
Head Down to the Barracks bar for another night of Entertainment and Dinner. Great choices of drinks..

Whale Sharks have arrived
07-May-2011
One of Western Australia most iconic sights and a must do for any traveller are the Whale Sharks of ..

Thursday is DJ and Burger night
22-Mar-2011
This Thursday is DJ and Burger night - $3.00 Burger/Fries/Salad and music! Soak up the atmostph..

Backpackers looking for a Hostel in Perth
05-Mar-2011
Please note: Due to the flooding in Queensland many backpackers and tourists are coming to Perth ins..

Open Mike night at The old swan Barracks backpackers in Perth, Northbridge
09-Dec-2010
Why not come down to The Oldswan Barracks Backpackers night in Perth and join in with the crowd ..

Female only shared dorms
01-Dec-2010
Did you know that the Old Swan Barracks Backpackers Have female only shared dorms available, please ..

$3 burgers, chips and salad on Thursdays Quiz Night
23-Nov-2010
Yes that right!!!! $3.00 Burger special every Thursday night, enjoy your evening meal whilst taking ..

Bingo and 7$ Pizza Nights
23-Nov-2010
Grab your self a feed of our excellent Pizzas for $7.00 every Wednesday and join in with all the fun..

Pool Competition
23-Nov-2010
Swan Barracks Pool competition Every Monday and Tuesday night in the Barracks Bar - Everyone Welcome..

BASE Affiliate Hostel in Perth
21-Oct-2010
Base Hostels Affiliate Backpacker Hostel for Perth is the Old Swan Barracks The Old Swan Barr..

Best backpacker Hostel In Perth WA 2010
21-Oct-2010
Once again the Old Swan Barracks Backpacker hostel has been named as one of the finalist for the Bes..

Rugby League
21-Oct-2010
Rugby League Four Nations Sat 23 Oct New Zealand v England LIVE 3.30pm Sun 24 Oct Australia v..

Watch every ashes game live
31-Aug-2010
Thats Right! Watch every ball of the forthcomming Ashes Tour here at the Old Swan Barracks, enj..

Watch Vodafone Ashes on the big screen all Matches
02-Aug-2010
Come down to the Barracks bar in Northbridge and watch as much Cricket as you wish. Starting 24th No..

Backpacker accommodation and tour packages
03-Jun-2010
The Swan Barracks have put together some accommodation and day tour packages for Backpackers and tra..

Barracks Bar is showing all World Cup Games live
03-Jun-2010
The Swan Barracks will be showing all world cup games live on the big screens in the barracks licens..

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