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Reviews of YHA Fremantle Prison

6A The Terrace, 6160 Fremantle, Australia

#11 of 17 hotels in Fremantle

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Review score

Based on 1230 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    School bookings added too much noise. Beds not as comfy as other hostels.

    Location was good. Staff friendly. Good price.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    relaxing nice vibe enviroment
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    more rooms

    cleean nice people and facalaties were keept up to a decent standard .. would go there again easy check in lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Good value budget hostel with good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One basin in the older toilets blocked

    location, price, kitchen facilities

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Great value and unique location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative was it wasn’t very soundproof - we could easily hear our ‘neighbours’

    Great location. It was pretty cool staying in a prison.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Great value and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Value for money, friendly staff, cool vibe, great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay and will consider staying again in future! A big thank-you to Mel and Cheona(?)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms could have been better. Specifically extraction fan vents that had not been cleaned in a looong time and toilet seats that were not anchored properly. The shower roses (Rain roses) were wasteful and not very effective (i.e. required more hot water to keep temperature higher than conventional roses and also due to their design, there was very little water pressure...)

    Location. Friendliness and helpfulness of staff! Value for money. Facilities (Washers and driers; cheap and reliable!)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room i was staying has a problem -- whenever you enter the bathroom, the light goes on for a period of time. it's a bit annoying at night, but overall not a big problem.

    place is decent for its price, eveything was ok, no much discomfort

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Messy kitchen

    Location, friendly staff, easy check-in, planned hostel activities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Highly enjoyable stay in a novelty, informative environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe offer a private room just for 2 people ? As they only offered just for 4 which obviously cost more.

    10/10 for authenticity, novelty, and memorable experiences. A short walk from the main town, a lovely town, full of shops/cafes/restaurants and brilliant markets at the weekend. Private room was spacious and clean, safe and secure. A great stay. The hostel also put on some great events and did everything to create comfort and security.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    good value overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was a bit smelly. carpets could do with a shampoo clean.

    convenient location. affordable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good position and price, also very interesting story :) staff was very helpful and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    location and price were very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Unique property in Fremantle
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Prison Cell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy after midnight - not really the fault of the property though they do have quiet time policies…

    Unique property in Fremantle, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Special experience of my family stay in YHA. But not my option in next trip again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family room not valuable, price almost same as per hotel rate. Kitchen cleanliness and management not there. Some degrade from we stay by few years ago

    Special experience for my kid to stay in YHA.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms transmitted sound quite easily - could hear the poor fellow next door coughing throughout the night

    Spacious rooms, easy check in, great location, and friendly community vibe.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Great novelty, budget experience, visit the prison to fully enjoy the experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Prison Cell
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very busy when we stayed which meant the kitchen and bathrooms were in demand.

    Staying at the prison is a great novel experience. Our room was bigger than expected, it was clean and it was easy to access all local attractions in Freemantle. We especially liked the warm, friendly reception from the lady who checked us in earlier than the scheduled check in time.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Quick flying trip to enjoy the beaches and Rottnest Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Prison Cell
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in the double room with bunk beds, it was an experience. It’s also expensive for what you get, Perth in general is silly prices for accommodation. The fan didn’t work in the room either.

    Good location and handy walk down to cafes, pubs. Nice big kitchen and lounge area, washing machine facilities are cheap and clothes line to dry if needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was very dirty, other guests didn't clean up after themselves sadly

    Comfortable bed, good location, clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Love it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit antique

    Very close to the center of Fremantle, 30 minutes by will to the south beach The room quite big and a lots of things to do

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Stayed in a prison, didn’t mind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Location was right in the middle of Fremantle. Short walk to centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Easy, affordable, clean, friendly, great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the private rooms, the shower curtains were super frustrating to deal with and they didn’t stop water from going everywhere, as well as only having the option of overhead rain-shower heads. Also the lights in the bathroom being on a timer. There was many many many times it would go out whilst sitting or standing still, and even when in the shower if the shower curtain was drawn. That was the biggest pain point, however after a couple nights I got good at strategically timing a quick arm wave to trigger the sensor to stay on. The rooms could use more power plugs, as I travel with a sleep apnea machine, I had to sacrifice space for my other electronics and my partners devices on the other side of the bed. This could be solved with extra power boards in the private rooms.

    Location was great, the facilities were cleanly. I stayed in a private room. It was modest, had the essentials, and was basic and very clean. I loved the aircon, and the mattresses were surprisingly comfy. I loved the decor in the halls, including the graphics of prisoners escapes, etc. the staff were super friendly, and the guests were friendly too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking. Not many plug points in the room.

    Interesting location. Nice and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could be a little bigger.

    Location was perfect, the staff were very friendly. Love the big common areas.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking

    The atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell. Stinky smells the moment you stepped into the place, probably bcs it was previously a prison. But the aircond was vry smelly when turned on n on heat mode. The water dispenser at the reception tasted like prisoners' water as well. Truly a prison experience.

    Kitchen is huge with multiple refrigerators and equipments. Room and toilet is quite big.

    Stayed in May 2024

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