• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.6
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  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    One morning one of the members of staff was singing while she was cleaning, in Spanish (I think). She had the most wonderful voice. It was so special to hear. 🥰
  • Marissa
    United States of America United States of America
    Very cool and unique hostel in Fremantle. Walking distance to everything you'd want to see in Fremantle and also close to the train to get into town. The yard was super nice for hanging out in. At times you really did feel like you were in a...
  • Ming
    Singapore Singapore
    the location was great! i was able to do all my sightseeing via walking (ie to the ferry terminal to visit rottnest, around town, visit fremantle market and visit the prison), the hostel was quite clean and very chill. couldn't join the hostel...

Area info

Amenities of YHA Fremantle Prison
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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

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

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted YHA Fremantle Prison accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about YHA Fremantle Prison

  • YHA Fremantle Prison is 2,300 feet from the center of Fremantle. 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

  • 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.