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YHA Fremantle Prison

1.0 star property
History buffs appreciate the proximity to Fremantle Prison while staying at this hostel, where a peaceful garden and fun game room provide perfect downtime options.

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YHA Fremantle Prison places travelers in historic Fremantle, close to the famous prison. The hostel offers tour assistance, a quiet library, and laundry facilities. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade room between sightseeing adventures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥12,515
￥13,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

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Air conditioning
  • 18 sq m
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Bed in 4 Share Mixed with Shared Bathroom

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  • 20 sq m
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About the neighborhood

Map
6160, WA, Fremantle, 6A The Terrace

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
  • Fremantle Passenger Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Freo.Social - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Courthouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little French Nest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪T4 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roll'd - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Fremantle Prison

Hostel located in Fremantle
A garden, a library, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at YHA Fremantle Prison. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 1 meeting room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A water dispenser, table tennis, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage

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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
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom

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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Fremantle Prison pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Jan 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Fremantle Prison on Jan 27, 2026 start from ￥12,515, 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.

What time is check-in at YHA Fremantle Prison?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA Fremantle Prison?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Fremantle Prison located?

Located in Fremantle, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Fremantle Prison, Town Hall, and Fremantle Markets. Esplanade Hotel and Fremantle Arts Centre are also within 15 minutes. Fremantle Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

YHA Fremantle Prison Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LIANE

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

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

Wayne

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

8/10 Good

Chi Sing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the experience in here. Staffs are nice and helpful. You can enjoy more discount for the prison tour as well. However, the location is a bit far away form the centre of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

HAYLEY

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Lise

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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

8/10 Good

Amelia

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

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

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Fabulous experience for our grandson .

Exactly what we need expected and staff were fab x most comfortable bed we have slept in during our 5 week trip to Aus .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good close to Fremantle CBD and public transport and entertainment
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay in Fremantle prison
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again

Nice first days just outside of Perth. Good staff. Friendly people staying there. Lot of mixed ages and families as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really fun staying in an old prison very small room but made me think of what it was like to be a prisoner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Fremantle for shopping, nightlife and concerts at Fremantle prison. Clean room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

KERANI

They damaged my reputation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025