Further information
Finding other temporary accommodation
Transport
Several bus routes connect with or run direct services to UWA.
UWA is about five kilometres from the city.
A bike path around the river is available.
Contact
The following list of temporary accommodation has been compiled from the Yellow Pages and accommodation websites.
We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and do not necessarily recommend the services of the businesses listed. You should contact the businesses directly to find out if they are suitable for your needs.
- Shared facilities
- Bed and breakfast
- Apartments
- Hotels
- Residential college accommodation
- Backpackers' accomodation
Shared facilities
Hostels and lodges offer dormitories, private or shared rooms, usually with shared facilities.
- Townsend Lodge: Provides short or long-term student accommodation in the city.
- Backpackers' accommodation provides cost effective short-term accommodation.
Bed and breakfast
These bed and breakfasts offer a bedroom and sitting room or self-contained facilities, within a larger house, not far from the University.
- Exley House
- Parkside Bed and Breakfast
- River Park - 12.5% discount for UWA staff members and visiting aademics only
Apartments
Apartments offer self-contained facilities and discounts for longer stays, and those listed are located close to the city centre.
- City Gate Apartments
- City Stay
- City Waters Lodge
- The Goodearth Hotel
- Kenata Rental Apartments
- Perth Stays
- Staywest Apartments
- Mosman Beach Apartments
Hotels
Located in the city or in suburbs close to the University, most of these hotels have private bathrooms but do not have kitchen facilities. Breakfast may be included.
- Captain Stirling Hotel
- Holiday Inn
- King’s Park Motel
- Murray Lodge Motel
- The New Esplanade Hotel
- Royal Hotel
- Sullivans Hotel
- Wentworth Plaza Hotel
Residential college accommodation
Short term guest accommodation is offered by all UWA's residential colleges, depending upon availability. They offer a range of single, twin/double (some with en-suite) and limited family accommodation. Check with the colleges for rates.
If you are staying in temporary accommodation for one week or more, ask if a discount is available.
Backpackers' accommodation
The following backpacker hostels have full kitchen and laundry facilities, shared bathroom and internet access. Storage is available (luggage, lockers and / or safe at reception), and a supermarket is within walking distance. Dormitory sizes vary from place to place.
The busy period for backpackers in Perth is usually January to April when you may want to book far in advance.
Perth city centre
- Emperor's Crown
- Exclusive Backpackers
- Globe Backpackers City Oasis Resort
- Old Swan Barracks
- Perth City YHA
- Rainbow Lodge Backpackers
- The Shiralee
- Spinners Backpackers
Northbridge
- Hotel Bam’bu Backpackers
- Beatty Lodge
- Ozi Inn Backpackers
- Planet Inn Backpackers
- The Witch's Hat
- The Emperor's Crown
Cottesloe
Scarborough
University information
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