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title: "Kangaroo Inn vs The Shiralee Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Kangaroo Inn. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Kangaroo Inn or The Shiralee Hostel in Perth? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kangaroo-inn-perth-vs-the-shiralee-hostel-perth/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Kangaroo Inn vs The Shiralee Hostel

Both are in Perth, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★★ · Perth Cultural Centre
## [Kangaroo Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kangaroo-inn-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1717835/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · Highgate
## [The Shiralee Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-shiralee-hostel-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2217074/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kangaroo Inn

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Kangaroo Inn if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose The Shiralee Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Kangaroo Inn better than The Shiralee Hostel?

1.  790 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.8 km) (−790 m)
2.  970 m closer to the city centre (−970 m)
3.  750 m closer to public transport (−750 m)
4.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
5.  More guest reviews (1,305 vs 280), so the rating is more reliable (×4.7)
6.  49 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+49)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 79) (+15)

### Why is The Shiralee Hostel better than Kangaroo Inn?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:30) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Kangaroo Inn | The Shiralee Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Location | 9.4  (+2.6) | 6.8 |
| Beach access | 6.7  (+2.7) | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+4.0) | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,305  (+1,025) | 280 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5  (+0.2) | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 302  (+121) | 181 |
| Rank in Perth | top 75% | top 73% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.4  (+2.6) | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 580 m  (−970 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.1 km  (−790 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 150 m  (−750 m) | 900 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+49) | 101 |
| Sights within 1 km | 19  (+14) | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 15 |
| Floors | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2014  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:30 | 13:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:30  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.2 km apart

## Kangaroo Inn or The Shiralee Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Kangaroo Inn or The Shiralee Hostel?

Kangaroo Inn leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Kangaroo Inn or The Shiralee Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kangaroo Inn is closer: 580 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for The Shiralee Hostel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kangaroo Inn is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; The Shiralee Hostel is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are Kangaroo Inn and The Shiralee Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kangaroo-inn-perth-vs-the-shiralee-hostel-perth/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/