Shiralee Backpackers

Perth


Beyond a high wooden fence and sociable front porch, this international backpackers (no Aussie fly-in/fly-out workers) extends a long way back from the street. Myriad dorms and doubles, decent bathrooms and an impressive commercial-standard kitchen eventually cede territory to a bricky rear BBQ courtyard.

Birdwood Sq is across the street if you want to kick a ball or snooze under a tree. Street parking only.


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