- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
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About this property
Situated 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 400 metres from Fremantle Markets and within walking distance of Fremantle Train Station. The nearest airport is Perth Airport, 24 km from YHA Fremantle Prison.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Sustainability
- HI-Q&S Certified
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yu
Singapore
“The staff are all very friendly and approachable! The room is clean and tidy, minimalist but enough for a stay! It's also a short walk to the sites!” - Sleepingchilding
Taiwan
“Staff security are very helpful. Environment is great.” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Very unique place to stay with a short walk into Fremantle. Has excellent Youth Hostel facilities. Family rooms were perfect for our family of 4. Kitchen facilities excellent with plenty of space for food storage. Short walk to prison tours...” - Josephine
Ireland
“Great location. Really helpful n friendly staff Dorms were very cozy with heating and very clean” - Ange
Australia
“It was comfortable and clean, best value for parking in Fremantle” - Riise
Sweden
“The staff was very pleasant and helpful, the room was clean and the beds perfectly ok.” - Barradas
Australia
“Everything it wasn't just a stay or two overnight to sleep.it was a huge experience” - Horne
Australia
“Loved the heritage and staying in a historic jail. Family room was good own bathroom and mini fridge bunk beds for the kids” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“Great YHA, in a good location with good shared spaces.” - Kateryna
Australia
“Affordable price for the room with ensuite for 4 people. Good location, close to the main street with all cafes and restaurants. On Sunday for breakfast you can get free pancakes, it was a pleasant addition to our stay.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
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 whilst 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.