The Hive Hostel - Traveler Friendly, Passport Only

First time staying at a hostel.. Awesome place to stay..Management very friendly and helpful rooms are simple and decent. Bed was comfy!! Lounge was was cosy. Great place to wind down and or socilize.. I will return and send friends here!! :)

This hostel is the worst place I have ever stayed. It is basically an abandoned building with some beds in it. It looks nothing like the online photos. All the furniture looks like it was picked up from the side of the street, the walls, windows, doors and ceilings are falling apart, the sinks are clogged with hair and the bedding is revolting. The place is filthy and then they have the cheek to tell you “you can’t wear shoes in the bedrooms!”. The staff are not very friendly and welcoming, they make out like you’re stupid and untrustworthy or they just ignore you. The place is covered in graffiti, some of it is nice wall art but most of it looks like vandalism. It doesn’t feel safe at all. The rooms are loud from the club outside, the squeaky beds and the age old air conditioning units. I cannot believe I paid $52 a night to stay in such a DUMP! The location is the only positive thing about this hostel.

I regret to say that my recent stay at the hostel was an utter disappointment and, frankly, felt like a complete scam. Upon attempting to place my sheets on the top bunk, I discovered a severe lack of support, where I felt as though I was falling through the bed. I then noticed that the supposed support system for the bed consisted of inadequate and broken planks of wood that was falling on the bed below. When I brought this matter to the attention of the management, I was told there is no other bed available, that the hostel was fully booked. I ended up having to book alternative accommodations elsewhere, They refused to give me a refund even though the advertised product wasn’t what I got. It was only after requesting to speak with a supervisor for a refund, who was reportedly out at the bars, that I was reluctantly offered a bed from a no-show guest, whose arrival was uncertain. However, I declined this offer as I had initially been informed that the hostel was fully booked and had already secured alternative accommodation. In conclusion, I strongly advise anyone considering staying there to think twice and explore other options. The lack of proper maintenance, coupled with the dismissive attitude of the management, makes this hostel a place to avoid at all costs. I hope this review serves as a warning to others and prompts the necessary changes to prevent future guests from experiencing similar disappointment and feeling like they've been scammed.

This Hostel is very great : localisation, service, organisation… Its « roots » mood make you feel home really quickly ! People are nice, staff is listening to any issues you can have and help you solve it at anytime. There is a backyard which is a really good +. The hostel is clean, kitchen is functional and there are also many bathrooms so no need to wait long to get yourself wash. If you plan to stay in Perth a long time working, it’s the best hostel cause they have long-term availability which guarantee you your bed for a period of time as long as you keep reminding the staff you’ll stay a week more. To sum up, if you wanna stay in Perth for a long period of time, the Hive Hostel is the best.

MOST DISGUSTING OBSCENE PLACE I HAVE EVER STEPPED FOOT IN. Let me set the scene.. there was a gang of teens outside the front of the hostel smoking what smelt like ****. One of the group then proceeded to stand up and ask us if we were staying at hive. We timidly said yes, he then laughed in our faces. As soon as the door opened the stench of **** almost made me sick. We were showed the kitchen where a homeless man was passed out from drug usage . We then hauled our luggage up the flight of stairs to be greeted by the most disgusting room. The bed had multiple bodily stains on , whilst the windows were covered with thick mould. A large mount of rubbish in the corner of the room was the only decor. One of the other customers decided to repeatedly kick my friends bunk bed which caused her to feel sick. Don’t get me started on the bathrooms, I’m sure you can imagine what they were like. After attempting to sleep, which was impossible , we had to check out early in the morning as we felt unsafe. No lockers and no staff on reception to voice our concerns to. Please save your money and do not stay here , you would probably feel safer if you were sleeping on the streets. Never in my one year of backpacking have I experienced something like this. Please do not stay here . Hive you should have ashamed of yourselves

The hostel has definitely improved recently based on past reviews. The whole place is cleaned daily, the kitchen is fully stocked with a free section that is replenished with bread and vegetables often. The staff are always around to help and are strict on rules about cleaning up which definitely helps the place. It's a great environment with a (slightly damaged) pool table free to use.