Nooked into a residential 'hood east of the CBD, arty, independent Wickham Retreat has a quieter vibe than many Perth hostels. Most guests are international travellers, drawn by the colourful dorms, relaxed vibe and funky AstroTurf garden. Free pasta extends travel budgets; so too the free CAT bus nearby. Tight reception hours (8am to 10am and 7pm to 9pm).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Perth attractions

1. Whipper Snapper Distillery

0.31 MILES

Look for the vintage aircraft logo on the exterior wall as you visit this combination of urban whisky distillery and sunny coffee shop, in an out-of-the…

2. Perth Mint

0.37 MILES

Dating from 1899, the compelling Mint displays a collection of coins, nuggets and gold bars. You can caress bullion worth over $700,000, mint your own…

4. Western Australian Museum – Perth

0.84 MILES

The state's museum is a six-headed beast, with branches in Albany, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie as well as two in Fremantle. This main branch in Northbridge…

6. Art Gallery of Western Australia

0.87 MILES

Founded in 1895, this excellent gallery houses the state's preeminent art collection as well as regular international exhibitions that, increasingly, have…

8. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

0.93 MILES

PICA (pee-kah) may look traditional – it's housed in an elegant 1896 red-brick former school – but inside it's one of Australia's principal platforms for…