The Emperor's Crown Hostel

The worst experience ever! I booked for a night on the weekend that Coldplay was in town, so no other place was available by the time they suddenly cancelled on me 2 nights before. By email, not even a phone call apologising for the situation they’ve dumped me into. I replied to the email, no reply at all. I had booked well ahead of time, and their excuse for cancellation was a glitch in the system? ! They cancelled on me 2 weeks after booking confirmation, don’t think it takes 2 weeks to identify system glitch. And of course, they never explained what the hell happened.

As someone who used to stay there for a year- I highly recommend this place. Specially now, that this place has had major upgrades. Always kept clean, amazing staff who always want to help & a great place to meet good people. Ideal location, just a 5 minute walk to the city area. Cherry on top of it all are the great affordable prices.
Thank you for the kindness and lovely space.

I've been staying at the crown since February. I have enjoyed my stay because of the awesome staff especially Phil. Phil has put a lot of time and effort in to emperors crown always willing to help when needed. This place has changed for the good since I last was here and that due to the hard work time and energy executed by Phil. I would also like to thank Shane as well, awesome hospitality all round. Cheers Phil for your loyalty, I feel if Phil leaves emperors crown will end up attracting idiots again. So a huge thank you to Phil as well as Shane

Great hostel close to the cbd.it's clean and the staff and residents are very friendly!

Unfortunately very disappointing. Nothing good to say except for the wonderful location.
We had a private room. The bathroom was dirty and there was mould on the walls. It felt like the room had not been cleaned for 2 months. I found rubbish and old sunglasses under the couch (if anyone misses them). The bed almost broke when I put it in, and it kept making noises when I moved it. Internet is only available at the entrance but not in the room. Of course we don't have to discuss the price, but a certain standard and hygiene is part of every price.
Sorry guys.

I had the worst experience with this hostel!
We had booked a week from our arrival in Perth for a private double room. 4 days before we were informed that due to technical problems they would cancel our reservation. Instead of them offering me alternative accommodation I had to request it myself. (And already here bad).
Eventually we managed to book two beds in a women's dormitory, I ask several times by calling even if it was confirmed and they say yes.
We arrive in the evening and the receptionist was not in his office, a hostel guest had to call him. He tells us after at least 20 minutes of waiting that they were overbooked and the only solution was for one to sleep in the lobby couch and the other could in a free bed.
Not satisfied though, he also asks us if we would be back the next day.
After a Sydney-Perth flight and an 11: 30 p.m. Arrival we had to look for other accommodation.
Don't go there

I booked a room 2 weeks before my arrival. I had a message the day of my arrival (30min before) to tell me they are overbooking and they can't accommodate! I knew their reputation wasn't good but it's a shame!
Now i don't know where to sleep.
Never go there!

Made reservation 2 weeks prior to arrival, rocked up and they had cancelled my "confirmed" reservation. Dirty floors at entry, not recommended place to stay

Of the three showers, only one worked, the bathroom was not cleaned, the bed was old, the mattress was not comfortable, the bed had no rails, the window was broken and could not even be closed, and the roommate who lived there was nervous, scared, two nights was enough, I would have preferred a 3 star hotel,

They rang me the day before our booked stay saying we couldn't stay there due to maintenance issues. Now we are stuck as all the reasonably priced hotels are sold out.

Super friendly, really clean and staff are really friendly. Kitchen is spotless and managed really well too. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Really bad attention.
They call me at midday to say me that the room that I booked was full, so I can’t go there.
And also, they doesn’t want to cancel the booking, so I had to pay for the night.
The man in reception was more than rude.
Completely disappointed.

Rooms and common areas are kept reasonably clean (but could be better). Rooms are an ok size.
Not all rooms have a working reverse cycle air conditioning unit.
The communal kitchen closes at 9: 30pm so is not very convenient.
There isn't much of a common area. There is a couch that seats seven people in front of a small tv in the foyer. But there always seems to be people sleeping on the couches in the tv area. There are a few couches in the hallway.
Wifi is not very good.
And I got locked out because I wasn't given the up to date code for the front door, and when I called the number that was provided no one answered.
There is a $10 deposit and dorm rooms are $25 per night.
If you want to stay somewhere quiet and keep to yourself than this place is ok.

Mid range priced accommodation for locals, and long term overseas backpackers.
Prices start st $25 a night fir a shared room with three other people.
Efficient and effective management run the place well

We went with a larger private room and it worked for us but what really makes Emperor Crown the standout compared to other options near the city is the price, the facilities (especially the kitchen where you have 5! Operating full kitchen stoves), the general facilities (plenty of workspace, plenty of game area, 2 outdoor areas, general tv area), large storage for our food in the kitchen and well managed meaning things did not go missing during our stay. The rooms are kept clean and tidy with access to extra pillows or blankets never an issue. What makes it easy to recommend? The Staff. Johnnie and Andrew are the two guys you will deal with and they are always helpful and happy to assist but the rest of the staff are always available (even at 2 am in the morning) and manage the place well with no trouble for family or couples.

Rooms is fantastic and clean, staff are very helpful and attentive. Kitchen facilities are superb.

Dirty rooms, dirty kitchen, people laying on the floor, bugs in the room's, people drinking and using drug's, police visit regularly to remove people.

The reception are really friendly & service 5 stars!
Couple nights in the hostel were amazing as the mattress,
Beautiful hostel, recommended!

Great hostel, staff are very friendly and people there are great, rooms are good overall good hospitality

The double was very comfortable and sheets very clean. Also the Emporers Crown is way cleaner than most hostels & so I give 5 stars. I liked having a fridge and kettle - essential in my world. However; if you could have 2 UHT milk pods, coffee cup and spoon there on arrival that would be more welcoming (as I got in on a flight very late). Also the kitchenopening time needs to be changed to 7am on weekends like the weekdays because if you are going out early you can't eat before you leave. The location is Central & near a blue CAT station which is ideal. It is quiet and there is no unruly behaviour again a bonus in compared to other hostels I have stayed where I got a couple of sleepless nights. Well done, great effort.would definitely stay here again. Thank you