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YHA Fremantle Prison

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Perth

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Dining
Exterior
Meeting facility
Breakfast area
Queen Plus 2 with Ensuite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Bed in 6 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 10 Share Mixed with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 4 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 8 Shared Mixed with Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8 Share Female with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 6 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6 Share Male with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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

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Entire 4 Share with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Cell with Shared Bathroom

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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Queen Plus 2 with Ensuite

Queen Plus 2 with Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Ensuite

Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Perth

Fremantle stay.You'll be steps from Fremantle Prison and within a 10-minute walk of Town Hall with a stay at this Fremantle hostel. Fremantle Markets and Esplanade Hotel are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fremantle Prison - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fremantle Markets - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Esplanade Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Round House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

YHA Fremantle Prison

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Perth
As a guest of YHA Fremantle Prison, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. YHA Fremantle Prison also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Perth hostel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
YHA Fremantle Prison offers 98 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Library
  • Table tennis

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Fremantle Prison to the airport?

YHA Fremantle Prison is 18.2 mi (36-min drive) away from the Perth Airport (PER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Fremantle Prison?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Fremantle Prison on May 26, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Fremantle Prison have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Fremantle Prison.

How close is YHA Fremantle Prison to the beach?

This hostel is 11.8 mi (27-min drive) from Scarborough Beach and 1.5 mi (5-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Fremantle Prison offer free breakfast?

YHA Fremantle Prison does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at YHA Fremantle Prison?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Crown Perth (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at YHA Fremantle Prison?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Fremantle Prison?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does YHA Fremantle Prison have a pool?

YHA Fremantle Prison does not have a pool.

Does YHA Fremantle Prison have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Fremantle Prison to downtown Perth?

YHA Fremantle Prison is 9.3 mi away from Perth.

YHA Fremantle Prison Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Ayaka

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A short one night stay in a quiet private room with shower. Fairly plain rom but it did the job. Only real complaint is no cups to use for even a drink of water
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miyu

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

10/10 Excellent

Shadrack

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sia

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIANE

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

KERANI

They damaged my reputation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

KANGBU

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ishara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located from the main attractions (Fremantle market, city centre, jetty). Safe and quiet neighbourhood. Easily walkable. Unfortunately, there was no hot water in the unisex bathroom I used.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! It wasn't the nicest place but it's a prison so that is to be expected, and I thought it being a bit run-down made the experience more authentic. I do wish I was able to explore more of the buildings without having to pay for a tour though...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good but some other passengers very noise and no respect for people sleeping
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Travelled with partner
Comfortable, interesting, clean, loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

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

YHA Fremantle Prison.

Exceded expectations. Clean and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025