Great Place in Perth CBD – 2 bedrooms

Overview

So I stumbled across this place on Murray Street – the Great Place in Perth CBD – and honestly, it’s one of those finds that makes you want to keep it to yourself. You know that stretch of Murray Street that’s just far enough from the real tourist chaos but close enough that you can walk to pretty much everything? That’s exactly where this sits, and I mean, the location alone is worth talking about.

The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about what travelers need, not just what looks good in photos. The two-bedroom setup is genuinely spacious – and I’m not talking about those “spacious” hotel rooms that barely fit a suitcase. We’re talking proper bedrooms where you can actually unpack and live like a human being for a few days. The kitchen caught me off guard too, because it’s actually functional. I made coffee there every morning (there’s a decent café around the corner on Hay Street, but sometimes you just want to shuffle around in your pajamas, you know?). The living area has this comfortable, lived-in feeling that makes you forget you’re in temporary accommodation.

What really gets me is how quiet it stays despite being right in the heart of things. I was expecting city noise – Perth CBD can get pretty lively, especially on weekends – but the windows must be decent quality because I slept through the night without any issues. The building itself feels solid, none of that thin-wall nonsense where you hear every conversation from the hallway. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, no standing around waiting while they upsell you on breakfast packages or spa treatments. Just keys, directions to the lift, and you’re sorted.

Here’s the thing though – and this is where it gets interesting – you’re literally a three-minute walk from the Perth Underground station, which most people don’t realize connects you to pretty much anywhere you’d want to go. Forest Chase shopping center is right there if you need to grab anything, and if you’re into the food scene, there’s this little laneway behind the building that connects to some really solid local spots. I found this Vietnamese place that locals clearly know about but tourists somehow miss completely.

The whole experience just feels… I don’t know, honest? Like they’re not trying to be something they’re not. It’s clean, it’s comfortable, it’s got everything you actually need without the unnecessary frills that jack up the price. The beds are genuinely good – not hotel-firm, not too soft, just right for sleeping properly after walking around the city all day. And the shower pressure is excellent, which sounds trivial until you’ve stayed somewhere with pathetic water pressure.

If you’re looking for a place that lets you live like a local for a few days rather than feeling like you’re camping out in a hotel room, this works really well. It’s particularly good if you’re traveling with someone else and want space to spread out, or if you’re staying for more than just a quick overnight. The price point makes sense for what you get, and honestly, the fact that it’s gotten perfect ratings from other guests tells you everything you need to know.