Name: YHA Fremantle Prison
Address: 6A The Terrace, 6160 Fremantle, Australia, 6A The Terrace, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
Rating: 8.4

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YHA Fremantle Prison

–Excellent location – show map

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Garden
Free Wifi
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Baggage storage
Heating
Facilities for disabled guests

Located in the women's division of the World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison, this YHA offers a mix of private and shared rooms with access to free WiFi. Guests can also choose to sleep in the actual prison cells. Built in the 1850s, with the first convicts occupying it in 1855, all the way up until 1991, YHA Fremantle Prison has rooms with private bathrooms or access to shared bathroom facilities. Most rooms have air-conditioning. Linen is provided. The property features a games room with table tennis. There is a shared lounge area with a TV and a library. YHA Fremantle Prison is 1312 feet from Fremantle Markets and within walking distance of Fremantle Train Station. The nearest airport is Perth Airport, 15 mi from YHA Fremantle Prison.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Fremantle, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Prison Cell 2 bunk beds
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Queen Plus 2 with Ensuite 1 full bed and 2 bunk beds
Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite 1 bunk bed
Entire 4 Share Room 4 bunk beds

Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.

Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification

HI-Q&S Certified

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Lucian

Taiwan

“One night is way too short for this fantastic hotel! The room was clean, and the facilities were excellent. They offer a public kitchen and cozy common areas that you can use freely. The people staying here were friendly and quiet. Unlike some...”

Biscarosara

Italy

“The hostel is a 15-minute walk from the train station, making it a perfect base for exploring Fremantle.The room was spacious and clean. Staff is so welcoming!”

Jessica

United Kingdom

“This was a great stopover for a family of 4. The room was very comfortable with great showers/hot water and also wifi. The staff were super helpful and welcoming. There is a good vibe in the hostel with different events each day. We enjoyed...”

Jacqueline

Hong Kong

“The vibe of staying in an old prison was very cool! The staff were super kind and helpful, and the bed was really comfortable.”

Donna

Canada

“Such a unique experience. The space is in an excellent location. There is ample outdoor space and even more indoor space. The newer area of the kitchen and bathrooms was excellent. Great staff .”

Andrea

United States

“Great location in a historic property. It’s a former prison and serves as a hostel for mostly young people A little spartan for us 70 something’s but we enjoyed it a lot. We also got a discounted tour of the prison”

Annie

United Kingdom

“Nice clean rooms, AC worked well and curtains on the bed. Kitchen and common areas were clean, tidy and quite modern”

Whetustar

Australia

“Location is the best. Unique accommodation. Facilities are modern and clean. We will be back.”

Yung

Taiwan

“It's great to stay in the heritage. I like to read the information card of the history. And, the common area is comfortable.”

Paige

United States

“The staff was friendly and kind. There were activities catering to all ages, which was so nice for my family. It was very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the beautiful displays honoring the unique history of the prison.”

Area info

Amenities of YHA Fremantle Prison

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

YHA Fremantle Prison takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in. Guests must be over 18 years.

The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian while at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Fremantle Prison of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

YHA Fremantle Prison