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8.2

1,463 reviews

Fremantle Prison YHA

Fremantle Prison YHA

6a The Terrace, Fremantle, 6160, Australia

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Fremantle Prison YHA

Welcome to the Fremantle Prison YHA, a unique stay that’ll send you on a thrilling journey through history! Located just 0.5mi from Fremantle’s bustling city center at 6a The Terrace, this 2-star gem is not your typical hotel experience. With prices starting at a wallet-friendly $84, you can explore the vibrant charm of Fremantle without breaking the bank.

Imagine settling into your cozy, air-conditioned room after a day of adventuring! Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi to share your experiences with friends or plan your next exciting escapade. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, the picnic area and scenic garden are perfect for unwinding under the sun, or why not indulge yourself with some free toiletries after all that exploring?

With an impressive 1463 reviews, the Fremantle Prison YHA has established itself as a beloved destination for travelers eager to soak in the local culture. So, pack your bags and prepare for a memorable stay where history meets comfort in the heart of Western Australia!

At the Fremantle Prison YHA, there’s a perfect spot for every type of traveler! Whether you're looking to bunk with new friends in one of the cozy dormitories or prefer a little more privacy, options abound. Choose from spacious dorms designed for single use, female-only, or even male-only arrangements, each accommodating between 4 to 10 beds! For families or those seeking extra comfort, the family room provides the perfect retreat with enough space for everyone. Each unit promises a snug setting, ideal for recharging after an adventurous day.

How about trying a night in one of the prison-themed accommodations? Dive into history by spending your stay in a “cell,” where you'll have the chance to experience a unique blend of charm and nostalgia! With options like the Shared Bathroom Twin Cell or Small Cell options featuring twin bunk beds, you’re guaranteed unforgettable memories to share! Cozy up with the provided free toiletries and make the most of your time with fellow travelers as you swap stories from your day exploring the local gems of Fremantle.

To keep your travel plans seamless, remember that the Fremantle Prison YHA operates on a cashless system! Just bring your Visa, Mastercard, or Eftpos for easy transactions throughout your stay. As you settle in and soak up the local vibes, you’ll quickly see why this place is a hit amongst fellow wanderers, having garnered rave reviews. So strap on your walking shoes, grab a book for those peaceful garden afternoons, and get ready for an unforgettable experience in this monument of history!

Closest airports

Perth Airport

14.8mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Prison Cell in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Small Cell, Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk Beds

85 sqft

Shower

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This secure, converted prison cell includes access shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels are provided.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Dormitory, 10 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

430 sqft

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Sleep comfortably in a cozy bunk bed in our air-conditioned 10-bed mixed dormitory room, perfect for solo travelers seeking a budget-friendly and social accommodation option.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Dormitory, 8 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

215 sqft

Air conditioning

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Stay in our cozy 8-bed mixed dormitory room with a bunk bed and air conditioning. Perfect for 1 adult looking for a comfortable stay without smoking allowed.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Male Only

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

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Rest comfortably in a bunk bed in our 4-bed male dormitory room, with the added luxury of air conditioning. Perfect for solo travelers seeking a cozy space to unwind.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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Sleep in comfort in our cozy 4-bed female dormitory room with air conditioning. Enjoy your own bunk bed in a 129 sqft space perfect for solo travelers.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

170 sqft

Air conditioning

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Stay in our cozy 6-bed female dormitory room with a comfortable bunk bed. Enjoy the fresh air with air conditioning in a 172 sqft space just for you.

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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features air conditioning, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom in Fremantle Prison YHA

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Room, Private Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Indulge in comfort in our cozy Double or Twin Room with a private bathroom, featuring a queen size bed and a bunk bed, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the luxury of air conditioning and free toiletries during your stay.

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Twin Room, Shared Room

1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room Shared Bathroom

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Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

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Guest reviews

8.2

1,463 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

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Experienced

9.1

January 2024

I liked the experience of staying in an old prison cell. Be aware that although two original cells were merged into one room it still felt small. But I liked it a lot. The room was very quiet, probably because of the thick walls. One night though was very hot and the fan could not cool enough. But other than that it was really comfortable. It was clean, had a kitchen (which I never used), a nice yard to relax and a common room with aircon to cool down on a hot day. Reception staff was very welcoming and helpful. Your are in a part of the Fremantle Prison so if you want to visit the prison, it is just a few steps to the entrance. Other than that, it is about 5 minutes to the center and 15 min to the station. I would rate the location as very good.

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Hike123

9.1

February 2024

This location was convenient for the Rottnest ferry, the staff was very helpful. There were a lot of different spaces to be outside or working at a table. The air conditioning in the rooms worked well. Fremantle is a cool area to explore, the price allowed for a local stay for a reasonable price for Australia.

The bathrooms in our section didn't have any tables or shelves, so I had to put my things on the floor while getting ready, which felt unsanitary. (There were no tables or mirrors in the room, so you have to use the bathroom.) The kitchen has plenty of fridge space, but no freezers at all. With 6 people in a room, the night owls would come in, then the morning tour people would get up...there wasn't much uninterrupted sleep.

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Leah

9.1

January 2024

Read in the reviews that the rooms were small and yeah they are but it was actually bigger than the previous hostel we stayed at so we didn’t think they were that bad. Room and shared spaces were clean. Probably one of the best hostel kitchens I’ve saw aswell, lots of space. Great location, close to IGA supermarket for food if using kitchen. Also close to visitor centre where you can hire free bikes. Comfortable beds. We really loved our stay here

Wifi didn’t reach the rooms & another toilet upstairs would’ve been ideal but it wasn’t too much of an issue overall really

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Paco

10

January 2024

The facilities are well maintained and clean all the time. The dorms are comfortable and tidy and have AC. Staff and guests are friendly, there's a person responsible for organising outdoor activities and trivias. This is not a party hostel so everyone is quiet after 9:30-10 PM.

This is one of the best hostels in Perth... There isn't much I disliked about this hostel. I'd probably replace the outdoor chess board and put a new one (probably out of the sun)... I'd also turn the conference room that's currently not being used into a co-work space for those who are travelling for work or need a quiet place to study. Other than that I can't think of any other improvements.

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Adrianjay

8.2

January 2024

My 3rd time to stay from UK. Love the feel and the vibe of this place,lots of character and prob lots of stories to tell. Beds were very comfortable and thick mattresses. Big locker with PowerPoints inside. Individual reading lights. Organised events throughout the Hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good bathroom and shower facilities. A decent sized kitchen with plenty of fridge space and storage Quiet location but close to Freo city centre. Would stay again.prob the best hostel in Perth/Freo Area.

Not much as it suited my needs for a 4 night stay in Dec.

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Fiona

8.2

November 2023

Good location, 5 mins walk from the markets and the cafes/restaurants of town. Lots of indoor and outdoor communal relaxation areas. Well equipped kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff. Secure luggage room to hold bags if arriving early or on checkout. I had a private room with ensuite which is in a purpose built block at the back but the communal areas and other rooms are all in the old Freemantle women's prison which makes for a fascinating stay - doing a guided tour of the main prison next door during your stay is a must.

The private rooms with ensuite are in a block at the back, the only downside being the window faced onto a corridor which meant you have to have the blind down most of the time for privacy.

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Tom

10

June 2023

I stayed for 4 nights, first time ever staying in a hostel. Greatly surprised. Just have to be OK with sharing a room, but if you spend most the day out and just want a bed to sleep in, who cares? Also all the guys I bunked with seemed pretty cool. No bed bugs, no bites to speak of, just some cool European guys who all had a story to tell. There's lockers in the room if you have valuables but I didn't bother since I was travelling fairly light, no complaints or missing items. They offer a massive kitchen, multiple stovetops to cook on, an oven, and a wall of fridges you can put your shopping in. I saved a tonne of money on accommodation and also saved money on food because I got to cook for myself. Even a cheap hotel will cost you twice as much and you'll maybe be lucky to get a kettle and microwave? If I visit Perth again in the future and these guys are still operating they will be my place of choice. Even if you didn't want to share a room, I think it would be worth it to pay the extra money for a private room at this location because the kitchen access is honestly a life changer. It wouldn't be any more expensive than a hotel room, but you have access to home cooked meals while travelling.

Reception seemed really dodgy in the room I stayed in specifically (104). Worked great everywhere else on the premises. Both the wifi and just using data on a phone that's only a few weeks old would have occasional cut outs. Very possible that it could be a problem with the building, which as I believe it is a heritage protected building there isn't anything they can do about it. Not cutting out to the point of being unbearable, just a bit of an inconvenience.

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Sheila

10

September 2023

I loved the way the staff were so welcoming and helpful. The lady who checked me in on my arrival was so nice and very friendly. Perfect location for getting around. Such a beautiful place. So many things to choose from to do. Will definitely be recommending the hostel to my friends 10/10

The only thing that I would have liked was maybe halfway through my stay that the room was refreshed and bathroom cleaned. Or, even provide a shower brush for the floor and separate brush for the dorm floor.

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Licia

8.2

November 2023

The hostel is very different for being a prison, very interesting. The location is good to be in the Fremantle area, and the kitchen has a lot of stuff and space.

The bedroom wasn't clean , I stayed a week, and no one came to clean the floor, about the bin was emptied just once. The bedroom that I stayed in, our window was direct to the front door, so sometimes people were talking loud on late night close to our window, so we couldn't sleep easily.

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Lina1010

9.1

September 2023

The staff are lovely and the facilities are great! The kitchen especially - well organised and spacious. There is a book and clothing exchange, and many nice common spaces. And it is built into the old prison - very cool! The hostel is a bit out of the hustle and bustle of the inner city but that is nice if you're looking for a bit more of a peaceful stay.

The hostel is a bit more quiet and less social than other ones I have stayed at, which wasn't an issue for me this time round but just something to note.

Points of Interest Around Fremantle Prison YHA

Attractions

Fremantle Prison

0mi

Fremantle Markets

0.3mi

Round House

0.7mi

Cottesloe Beach

4.1mi

Nambung National Park

6.3mi

Old Mill

8.4mi

Swan River

8.8mi

Perth Bell Tower

9mi

Supreme Court Gardens

9.1mi

Art Gallery of Western Australia

9.6mi

Western Australian Museum – Perth

9.6mi

Nostalgia Box

9.8mi

Caversham Wildlife Park

17.4mi

Penguin Island

17.7mi

Swan Valley

19mi

Amenities of Fremantle Prison YHA

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Fremantle Prison YHA

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property