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YHA Fremantle Prison

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a long counter, and ample storage space.
A corridor with white walls, numbered doors, and a metal railing.
A courtyard with a chessboard set up on the ground, surrounded by buildings.
A building with a sign reading "Ayha Fremantle Prison" and a red door.
A hotel room with a single bed, a bunk bed, a TV, an air conditioner, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $82
$74 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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6A The Terrace, Fremantle, WA, 6160
  • Place, Fremantle Prison
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremantle Markets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Hotel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Perth, WA (PER)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a red desk, and a window.

Bed in 6 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a white wall with a window.

Bed in 10 Share Mixed with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a door with a number sign.

Bed in 4 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Shared Mixed with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Bed in 8 Shared Mixed with Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Bed in 8 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Bed in 8 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a red cabinet.

Bed in 6 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a door.

Bed in 4 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Entire 4 Share with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a door with a number sign.

Entire 4 Share with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a door with a number sign.

Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Cell with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a green mattress, a white pillow, and a striped blanket. There is a small green stool and a white desk with a window above it.

Twin Cell with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a single bed, a bunk bed, a TV, an air conditioner, and a window with a view.

Queen Plus 2 with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a door leading to another room.

Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Perth

With a stay at YHA Fremantle Prison, you'll be centrally located in Perth, within a 15-minute drive of Adventure World and Fremantle Prison. .This hostel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Scarborough Beach and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Crown Perth.
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What's nearby

  • Fremantle Prison - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fremantle Markets - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Esplanade Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fremantle Arts Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Round House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fremantle Station - 10 min walk
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Courthouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Synagogue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Emily Taylor Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Arbor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thailand Island - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Fremantle Prison

YHA Fremantle Prison offers 98 accommodations.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 guestrooms.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Library
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fremantle Prison YHA Hostel
Prison YHA Hostel
Fremantle Prison YHA
Prison YHA
Fremantle Prison YHA
Fremantle Prison YHA Hostel
YHA Fremantle Prison Fremantle
YHA Fremantle Prison Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

YHA Fremantle Prison Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 221 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel and unique place to stay close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy beds, responsive staff and clean areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun stay, reasonable price, with easy walk to the markets and Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great and interesting place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most helpful and friendly staff. Good self service kitchen. Best location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel in Fremantle. Such a cool building and in a good location. Staff were lovely and room was okay but matched description. There could have been more bathrooms as only 1 for about 10 rooms on the top floor, so we were waiting sometimes. But there were more downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing welcoming place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff good company
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for backpacking tourists

Great place to stay while backpacking friendly safe lots of space and big kitchen to cook in
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and everything was easy to find. Very quiet. Staff at reception were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, bathrooms and kitchen are all clean. Staff and all guests are kind!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No amenities and the WiFi is not great. Staff are very friendly and the location is amazing. Over all, a pleasant experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Nice staff. Perfect place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient, quiet, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and chill hostel. All staff were lovely and do a great job of keeping the place up to a high standard
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an experience to stay at Fremantle prison overnight. The accomodation is central to everything Fremantle 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best YHA I have ever stayed at on the grounds of a World Heritage Listed Site. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, interesting, clean, loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, no fuss, friendly, close to the beach and public transport to Perth City
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing and went out of your way to make the stay great! However the room was not so clean with stains on the sheets and cigarettes in the lockers inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A different type of place to stay at. Was a good location, walking distance to town, clean and tidy. Enjoyed the history.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in experience. Linens provided were wonderful. Comfortably fit two people into the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accomodation. Easy, open space, silence, good people.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023