Fremantle

Perth

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Fremantle featuring a bay or harbor
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Fremantle showing signage and heritage architecture
Round House featuring heritage elements
Arty, eclectic Fremantle is known for its superb café culture, microbreweries and laid-back beach lifestyle. 

Come to Fremantle to shop at the colorful markets, eat tasty food from all over the world and browse the cutting-edge work on display in the town’s many art galleries. Discover the town’s convict past and admire stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture that is like nothing else in Australia. 

Warm in the winter and even warmer in the summer, Fremantle is popular with surfers and beach lovers alike, who come to enjoy the clear blue waters at Cottesloe Beach. Look out to sea and you can just make out the shape of Rottnest Island. Take a daytrip here to see World War II relics, pink salt lakes and thousands of quokkas, small native marsupials. 

Take a tram tour or wander the streets to appreciate Fremantle’s unique architectural heritage. Stunning Victorian and Edwardian buildings make up much of the city center. Explore the network of tunnels beneath Fremantle Prison and listen to ghost stories about former inmates. Above ground, the prison is now an informative museum and art gallery. Make sure you visit the Western Australian Maritime Museum, which has an impressive array of vessels including the America’s Cup winning yacht, Australia II. 

Enjoy a coffee on Cappuccino Strip and mingle with the locals, who refer to their city as “Freo.” On the weekends, explore the lively Fremantle Market. Shop for fresh produce and listen to talented buskers plying their trade. Fremantle is a foodie’s paradise, so you can choose between a number of fine restaurants for your evening meal. 

The flat, wide streets in Fremantle are easily explored on foot but the CAT bus is a good option for getting around too. It is free and runs every 10 minutes throughout the town. Look for the stop signs with the paw print. 

Fremantle is located 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Perth. Take the 40-minute train ride from Perth or rent a car and take the scenic route along the Swan River.


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Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Marine Terrace and Essex St, Fremantle, WA
The price is ¥19,954 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥19,954
¥21,949 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Top Notch"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle

Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle

4.5 out of 5
19 Henderson St, Fremantle, WA
The price is ¥19,231 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
¥19,231
¥21,467 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Perfect in every way."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle
Norfolk Hotel

Norfolk Hotel

3 out of 5
47 South Terrace, Fremantle, WA
The price is ¥10,550 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
¥10,550
¥11,737 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (872 reviews)
"Very close to everything, They allowed me to check in early, I found all the staff very friendly and helpful, A nice room ,"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Norfolk Hotel
Be. Fremantle

Be. Fremantle

4.5 out of 5
43 Mews Rd, Fremantle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥23,915 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
¥23,915
¥26,306 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (835 reviews)
"Very nice, great location, good staff!!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Be. Fremantle
Quest Fremantle

Quest Fremantle

3.5 out of 5
8 Pakenham Street, Fremantle, WA
The price is ¥20,191 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥20,191
¥22,210 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (894 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed our stay, staff were excellent & very helpful with recommendations of places to visit."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Quest Fremantle
Hougoumont Hotel

Hougoumont Hotel

4 out of 5
15 Bannister Street, Fremantle, WA
The price is ¥20,091 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥20,091
¥22,100 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Perth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (921 reviews)
great location and staff small rooms
"Rooms are really small hard to fit suitcases staff excellent romms have everything u need and location is e Perfect."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Hougoumont Hotel
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