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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

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Fremantle, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    Australia Australia
    It was great atmosphere rooms were fine kitchen well equipped. Staff really friendly. Clean, quiet cool air con, games books, chill out room, big kitchen
  • Ooi
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Place was clean. Staff were friendly. Loved that they allow us to leave our bags in their storage before check-in and after we had checked out. You can cook your meals in the common kitchen and store your groceries and other ingredients in the...
  • Sammut
    Malta Malta
    Can't be in a better position than it is. It's a walking distance to downtown
  • Anne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great unique location and close to the center of Freo so a great place to visit
  • Ryan
    Australia Australia
    Queen ensuite room. (Also had bunk beds) Soft enough bed. Clean. Kitchen and multi common areas were good. Clothes hangers
  • Mandy
    Australia Australia
    It was clean tidy and comfortable Convenience of being close to shops cafes and major attractions
  • Jc
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location with helpful staff and excellent price. Awesome to combine with tours of the prison and easy walk into downtown, train station and cruise terminal!
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly staff, spacious rooms and clean facilities. Really enjoyed my stay, learning about the history and was such a cool experience.
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious rooms, easy check in, great location, and friendly community vibe.
  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    Awesome experience and facilities. Everyone staying there seemed pretty happy too. They held little events each night too (movie nights, table tennis, trivia etc) which helped people get to know each other. Great atmosphere for the price.

Area info

Amenities of YHA Fremantle Prison
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Ping-pong
  • Game room

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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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
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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
VisaMastercardEftposCash 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.

Essential building upgrade works will begin at YHA Fremantle Prison from Monday 12th August 2024.

We are committed to ensuring your upcoming stay is comfortable. Any noise will be confined to the hours of 9am-6pm to ensure your regular hours of sleep are not interrupted.

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.

FAQs about YHA Fremantle Prison

  • The prices at YHA Fremantle Prison may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at YHA Fremantle Prison is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • YHA Fremantle Prison is 2,300 feet from the center of Fremantle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from YHA Fremantle Prison. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • YHA Fremantle Prison offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Ping-pong