YHA Fremantle Prison

We stayed 4 nights at YHA as a family with two kids (9&6yo) in a family room. The room is basic, clean and covers everything you need. We loved staying at the hostel because it gave us so much freedom. The vibe in the hostel is very relaxed. The kids loved to wander around and discover everything the hostel had to offer: board games, crafts, an outside area where they could play chess or just practice cartwheels, the book corner, information signs about the prison’s history etc. The kitchen is huge and there’s lots of fridges and shelves to put your things away. Staff is friendly and super helpful with any inquiries. Location is convenient, very close to Fremantle centre and all other must see/do’s around. I would highly recommend to stay here!

I really enjoyed my stay at the hostel. Having slept in almost every room, I recommend the comfort of the four-person room with ensuite bathroom—unbeatable. Andy helped me with a problem with my lock and was the kindest and most attentive person there, making my stay unbeatable. Both the manager and Blair and Nacho were very friendly too and always willing to help. The atmosphere is very sociable, the cleanliness is perfect, and the facilities have everything you need and more. I 100% recommend it! The best hostel in the area.

I liked the experience of staying in an old prison cell. Be aware that although two original cells were merged into one room it still felt small. But I liked it a lot. The room was very quiet, probably because of the thick walls. One night though was very hot and the fan could not cool enough. But other than that it was really comfortable. It was clean, had a kitchen (which I never used), a nice yard to relax and a common room with aircon to cool down on a hot day. Reception staff was very welcoming and helpful. Your are in a part of the Fremantle Prison so if you want to visit the prison, it is just a few steps to the entrance. Other than that, it is about 5 minutes to the center and 15 min to the station. I would rate the location as very good.

A unique and unusual place to stay. This heritage site has been transformed into a great little hostel. It was our first time staying in a hostel, so the bar is now set very high now. It exceeded our expectations. It has a geat setup. The facilities are clean facilities. Nice well equipped community kitchen with a nice tv lounge and dining area. Showers, toilets, and laundry facilities just off this area are clean and look very new. There is lots of outdoor space. A lovely, unexpected touch was the free pancakes on Sunday cooked by a very nice lady. The cell rooms were clean and comfortable. There was more than enough room with a little table and stool to pop your things on. The bunk bed was comfortable, and there was an added bonus of a little heater. Bedding and towel were included, don'tforgetyou toiletries!. Our cell block B had a toilet and shower on the same floor, plus an additional one at the bottom of the stairs. There are a few information boards around with some facts regarding the prison and prisoners, which is a nice touch. This is in a perfect location right next door to the prison museum entrance, which is behind the iconic Freo markets. This is about a 10 -15 minute walk from the train station. Be aware that you have to pay for parking which isn't cheap. We opted to take the train, which was convenient. There is also a big IGA across the road from the markets to get all your essentials. All the staff we encountered were friendly. I would definitely recommend staying here, if only like us it was for 1 night to have the experience of staying in a heritage prison .

Convenient location