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myOZexp Aberdeen Lodge

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😠 It's been a while that I wanted to write this review. I arrived at the hostel during the pandemic last year, and I immediately noticed the state of the hostel, from the showers old and and poorly maintained, to the rooms: small, messy and not very welcoming. But apart from that the management is th... People often mention hostel, good, room, stay, location, clean, people, dirty, nice, night,


Address

79 Aberdeen St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+61 8 6102 5773

Price rating

$53/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (269 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Alexandra T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's been a while that I wanted to write this review. I arrived at the hostel during the pandemic last year, and I immediately noticed the state of the hostel, from the showers old and and poorly maintained, to the rooms: small, messy and not very welcoming. But apart from that the management is the worst I've ever dealt with, no respect for the people that are staying in there and treated like numbers. I stayed in this hostel not because of the accommodation but simply because of the friends I met during the covid period. After staying there for about a year, the owners were still treating us badly and never a sign of appreciation from them . We asked for fans during the last summer since there's no aircon system because the temperature and the heat in the rooms was unbearable. People were forced to sleep outside, we were putting wet towels on our beds to keep them cooler and after all the promises that they made about bringing fans, like every time it was just empty words and nothing has been done. I will only thank the beautiful people, backpackers that worked in there and tried their very best to make my stay as pleasant as possible.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chloe G. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the worst hostels I’ve ever stayed in. No reception or management so you have to figure everything out yourself or message someone who doesn’t even live in the hostel. We booked into a 6 man which realistically should only be for 4 people. There was absolutely no where to put our stuff, had to leave some of our things outside of the room. The showers were tiny and the curtain would stick to you when you were showering and water would get all over the floor. We made our own beds (which we don’t mind) except they were dirty and when we asked for new sheets, we were given more dirty ones! We left before our booking was over as we couldn’t stand to stay there. Do not stay here!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Old Dirty B. 8 months ago on Google
    Might be the worst Hostel in Perth and that's saying a lot. Everything is dirty and there are exactly 2 showers and 2 toilets for each gender. It's loud and you here everything, night and day. There is very little cuttlery and not even a garbage bin in the room. Also the lock on the front door hasn't been replaced since it was stolen about a week ago but instead of fixing these issues the owner prefers to leave passive aggressive remarks all over the Hostel. I don't no where the positive reviews stayed but I am sure it was a different Hostel. The only positive thing is the price but it's not worth the lack of comfort, equipment or cleanliness.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 西川恭 2 years ago on Google
    The reason the reviews are rated high is because they are giving us a $ 15 discount because of the high reviews. They don't apologize or refund the deposit even though they sent me the wrong invoice. This is the first time for a scammer-like hostel.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cristina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Owner must invest , repair and improve this place. The stuff working here does not deserve to be dealing with such a place. ROOM - double room. Mattress uncombable creating a valley on the middle of the bed. bed sheets very dirty (requested for another ones, they said all of them looks the same.. owner should buy new ones). Pillows dirty and useless (nothing inside). Donna didn't even try to use it, very dirty. Window is very old, therefore super cold room (for sure nothing to heat), kind of flynet which is not even covering the hole window. Holes on the floor and walls, damp walls. Noisy fridge in the room (actually on your head). Summary: dirty, cold and uncomfortable. TOILET - the sticky curtains make the floor full of water 24/7. Only 2 toilets , 2 showers ... So forget to use it in the morning or busy hours. You can run out of hot water. KITCHEN - basic equipment, oven does not work. Just few pans and pots are usable , so many times you need to wait. Could be good to buy new pans, pot, working oven, toaster, etc... They say the fridge is in room for privacy, it's just because there is no space in the kitchen for big ones. Meaning you need to have a noisy fridge close to your head while trying to sleep. COMMON AREAS - just one table, and dark living room. On sunny days you can be outside, but during winter indoor areas are not enough and extremely cold. No heating anywhere in the hostel, windows does not close properly. Doesn't matter that stuff cleans the place, it is old and requires urgent improvement and some investment to make it enjoyable.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 J G. 2 months ago on Google New
    Absolutely terrible living conditions. Yes, the location is very good but please trust me as I made the same mistake and thought “oh well I can manage ‘bad’ living conditions for a good location and cheapest price”. NO, absolutely not do not make this mistake. This place isn’t worth even $0 a night. The amount of dust bunnies under the bed is nothing compared to the BED BUG BITES infested everywhere on your body - I am not being hyperbolic, it’s this bad. It is absolute filth and disgusting. The 5 star reviews are paid, so please do not get tricked like we did. It is absolute criminal how this place is treated by the owners and you will see that too if you make the mistake of staying here. Should be condemned and I have reported to the government as such. Horrible.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 charlotte v. 1 year ago on Google
    Just step out of the airplane that I received a message on Facebook?? From a women asking me if I booked to this hostel. It was the manager, Roxanne, telling me that I will have to pay 50$ fees for my late online CHECKIN? since when do we pay fee for a late check in? Since when do à manager that don’t know you track you on Facebook to inbox you? Anyway not only she was being very aggressive by message and constantly asking for the 50$ fees. Let me specify that I booked for 1 night that was 19$. Ahaha this hostel is a miserable joke.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Megan K. 1 year ago on Google
    BEWARE HIDDEN FEES $$$$$ My friend and I booked for one night, we were travelling and arrived at 5pm and they wanted to charge us 100$ for late check in. Never in my life I had fees for checking in after 2pm. The manager was rude and didn’t care that we couldn’t afford a fee that was more expensive than the room for the night. DON’T GO THERE, THEY WILL CHARGE YOU UNREALISTIC FEES
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John M. 2 years ago on Google
    Never have I seen such an inaccurate rating in Google. What a dirty and untidy little place. They have a Facebook group and if you dare to say the truth you'll be removed from the group. Try having a shower and you have to tuck your tummy in due to the lack of space. Don't expect anything other than an unmade bed and a few extra dirty doonas on your bed to welcome you. No reception on site and absolutely no atmosphere. A $50 deposit is required which is over the top considering the quality of the accommodation. The owner has offered people cheaper rent in exchange for a good review which explains a little.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 pz z. 8 months ago on Google
    There's not even a reception here. You have to communicate online and they send you a link to pay and get the code. But the link they sent me doesn't work. I can only add one person to contact her on facebook. But she doesn't always work. Especially on weekends, not her working hours. you have to wait a long time .The hostel doesn't have any management, someone is eating in the room, which has a strong smell. Sometimes people talking loudly at night is very noisy. The only good thing about here is that it's cheap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 AF H. 1 year ago on Google
    Not clean at all Freedge, room, kitchen, dinner room, toilets all is dirty. I found a cutie worm in the shower this morning The only good point is the location (7min walking to CBD) Not recommended, for the same price go to the Britannia, much worsted it !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jagtar B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hostel in a good location, two kitchens and external area to meet amazing people

  • 5/5 shuta y. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place to stay, the owner was great and very helpful.

  • 4/5 lyjiah B. 1 year ago on Google
    The room is good and well prepared. The shower area and toilets are clean. My transaction with them are smooth Plus all boarders are friendly. 😊

  • 4/5 Roisin F. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great value for money. Location is perfect staff very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend a stay here

  • 5/5 Timtaous K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to stay, good people and the check in was easy. The owner was great and very helpful.

  • 5/5 LIQIAN W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location in the Northbridge.Second time stay here. Very nice hostel! Clean rooms and really comfortable bed and mattr Very nice hostel! Clean rooms and really comfortable bed and mattress. The bathrooms were excellent, always clean and nice hot showers.Rooms are cleaned regularly

  • 4/5 William 1 year ago on Google
    Tidy hostel, has two kitchens and each room has its own fridge. great atmosphere, very good location, good place to stay in if you want to explore the city. Great for the price though the bathrooms are quite small.

  • 4/5 GJ C. 10 months ago on Google
    Pretty comfortable place, no too expensive for the area, at the heart of the city, free wifi.

  • 4/5 Pauline S. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean hostel and close to the city center. Really small and quit. Good to rest after a long travel/work.

  • 4/5 Julien D. 10 months ago on Google
    If you go to Australia and you want to stay in a good place in Perth, I recommend you myOZexp Aberdeen Lodge ! 😉

  • 5/5 Emily H. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice, small hostel, friendly people and cosy rooms.

  • 5/5 Ethan B. 6 months ago on Google
    Been here for just under a week and already want to book for more! The location of this hostel is great as right close to a lot of good groceries and bars. Everyone here is friendly so would recommend staying here!

  • 1/5 Steven P. 3 months ago on Google New
    One star. The only star in the joint was me. Thats why it gets one star and Northbridge gets 5. Joanna Lee the manager is lazy. If theres a problem you must get her on facebook. Too bad if you dont do facebook. Normal humans dont . They talk face to face or phone each other. Texts emails hounding me after a months work fifo all i want is rest. What she wanted i did twice. Not good enough. Stay away from this place folks.

  • 5/5 Minho J. 7 months ago on Google
    Roxanne Lee is kind and fair owner :) I had a mistake for booking wrong hostel. She fixed the problem kindly. Thank you. It's been a week in this hostel. If I had chance to live in this accommodation, i won't lose the chance !

  • 5/5 הילה �. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice hostel, super central, cozy and friendly. Probably the cheapest hostel in Perth!

  • 4/5 Jeanne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good location, hostel clean. Only 1 think can be better it's about the shower, they quite small and it's nothing to hang up or put our clothes,towel and stuff.

  • 4/5 Oli R. 2 years ago on Google
    Quiet hostel with a good location. Nice place to stay around the Cbd!

  • 4/5 Nicole N. 2 years ago on Google
    Good location, big backyard for laundry etc, two kitchens and the fridge is safe in your room

  • 4/5 Daniela V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice room with a great location. The shared areas are tidy and clean. Kitchen well-equipped, laundry and BBQ. Restaurants and pubs in the surroundings. A good place to stay in Perth.

  • 4/5 Alice D. 2 years ago on Google
    calm atmosphere. clean and large room with storage and fridge, large kitchen, missing some shelves for the bathroom. super happy with my stay.

  • 4/5 Yarden E K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location, very comfortable to get anywhere. The hostel is quiet and clean. I had a good time here.

  • 5/5 Khanh L. 2 years ago on Google
    The beds in this hostel are really clean. The kitchen is quit nice and you have got everything you need. It's a good price.

  • 4/5 Andrea G. 2 years ago on Google
    That hostel is more like a shared house than a common hostel. If you prefer a quiet place, this hostel will do its job. Location is very good. Close to coles, restaurants, everything you need.

  • 3/5 Janine K. 2 years ago on Google
    For the ones who don't like the busy hostel/backpacker party mood live, this is the right accommodation. More like a sharehouse. Quiet. You get a code and that's how you check in. The bedding could need a bit of an Upgrade ( I had no cover for my blanket which I didn't like much) but rooms are tidy, fridge in the room which is epic, the kitchen is big and clean, the bathrooms are ok.

  • 4/5 Olive G. 2 years ago on Google
    A good place,big room with a refrigerator, kitchen very clean, just noise on the night somedays. But cheap and clean.

  • 4/5 Lucie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the most affordable hostel currently. Good location, nice vibes, decent room and bathroom.

  • 4/5 Martin K. 2 years ago on Google
    i stay in MyOzexp over two months, and can recommend to stay there, in case i come back to Perth I will definitely come back. + location is close to the city, just front of hostel is bus stop for FREE cat city bus. + place is cleaned everyday, and bed are prepared for new guests, + hostel has two kitchen, backyard garden, here is no receprion, but all is manage online with manager ( always get quick answer, and always get good solution ) and in hostel are volunteers in case they are kind to help. ( missing lockers in the rooms to lock personal things, but is only 4 people per room feel safe ) I can recommend for short stay or long stay, dorm room can be booked just for 130 $ per week

  • 5/5 Paula Carrasco L. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a very quiet hostel, very tidy and clean. It has 2 kitchens, so there's a lot of space to cook. Every room have their own fridge, which is very good. Only bad thing is that there's hard to find a plate to eat sometimes (just plates, there's plenty of mugs, cutlery, pots and pans) Showers are great, bathroom are clean, and everyone is very respectful and nice. Location is great!

  • 5/5 Larronde larretche L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good hostel, cheap and small so you get to know everyone really quick, atmosphere is good either chillin or working, very well located.

  • 5/5 Xiao H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place! Backpacker style! It’s very convenient to go to city and have some delicious food~~~

  • 3/5 A S. 1 year ago on Google
    There’s no shelf or rack in the bathroom. So we can’t put our clothes and toiletries anywhere else. And also there’s no changing room in the bathroom. If someone opens the door to use toilet, everyone could see you naked or you changing clothes. Kitchen is very clean, there’s a power board for each bed:) Room is big enough for 4ppl, the shelf in the room is quite big. All doors are PIN code key. So we don’t need to carry a key or card key when you go out. And there’s no risk to lose it.

  • 5/5 Dream C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for affordable accomodation short stays. Make friends and have fun in the city centre by virtue of proximity.

  • 4/5 Emily D. 2 years ago on Google
    A Great stay, a little loud on the weekends due to the bars out the front but some decent ear plugs do the job. Great showers and good location for getting around! Mostly people working so pretty chill environment!

  • 4/5 Ilaria A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hostel in a good location, two kitchens and external area to meet amazing people

  • 4/5 ivy w. 1 year ago on Google
    Warm and welcoming environment. Includes all basics that any traveller needs. You’re amongst the scene and night life. Felt comfortable and safe. Thanks for having me


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Kitchens in some rooms
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Pet-friendly
    • ✗ Airport shuttle
    • ✗ Fitness center

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