Fremantle

Perth
Fremantle
Arty, eclectic Fremantle is known for its superb café culture, microbreweries and laid-back beach lifestyle. 

Come to Fremantle to shop at the colourful markets, eat tasty food from all over the world and browse the cutting-edge work on display in the town’s many art galleries. Discover the town’s convict past and admire stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture that is like nothing else in Australia. 

Warm in the winter and even warmer in the summer, Fremantle is popular with surfers and beach lovers alike, who come to enjoy the clear blue waters at Cottesloe Beach. Look out to sea and you can just make out the shape of Rottnest Island. Take a daytrip here to see World War II relics, pink salt lakes and thousands of quokkas, small native marsupials. 

Take a tram tour or wander the streets to appreciate Fremantle’s unique architectural heritage. Stunning Victorian and Edwardian buildings make up much of the city centre. Explore the network of tunnels beneath Fremantle Prison and listen to ghost stories about former inmates. Above ground, the prison is now an informative museum and art gallery. Make sure you visit the Western Australian Maritime Museum, which has an impressive array of vessels including the America’s Cup winning yacht, Australia II. 

Enjoy a coffee on Cappuccino Strip and mingle with the locals, who refer to their city as “Freo.” On the weekends, explore the lively Fremantle Market. Shop for fresh produce and listen to talented buskers plying their trade. Fremantle is a foodie’s paradise, so you can choose between a number of fine restaurants for your evening meal. 

The flat, wide streets in Fremantle are easily explored on foot but the CAT bus is a good option for getting around too. It is free and runs every 10 minutes throughout the town. Look for the stop signs with the paw print. 

Fremantle is located 14 miles (22 kilometres) from Perth. Take the 40-minute train ride from Perth or rent a car and take the scenic route along the Swan River.


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Top hotels in Fremantle

Norfolk Hotel
Norfolk Hotel
2.5 out of 5
47 South Terrace, Fremantle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$123 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
S$123
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)
"Confirmation phone call the morning of check in was appreciated. Friendly welcome on arrival & complimentary welcome drink. Room was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed dinner at the venue."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Norfolk Hotel
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Marine Terrace and Essex St, Fremantle, WA
The price is S$205 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
S$205
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I would have liked a pen and paper in the room; some shampoo that I didn’t have to stand up to get when having a nice bath but otherwise it provided exactly what I needed for the particular weekend"

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Hougoumont Hotel
Hougoumont Hotel
4 out of 5
15 Bannister Street, Fremantle, WA
The price is S$195 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
S$195
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Perth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (741 reviews)
Great central Freo stay
"Great small hotel in the centre of Fremantle. Not big on space but plenty of little extras make up for it."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Hougoumont Hotel
Quest Fremantle
Quest Fremantle
3.5 out of 5
8 Pakenham Street, Fremantle, WA
The price is S$202 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
S$202
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
"This property was awesome with one major flaw which is parking. I was forced to street park, meaning I had to go back and forth to a parking meter and still ended up with a parking fine. Otherwise I highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

Quest Fremantle
Be. Fremantle
Be. Fremantle
4.5 out of 5
43 Mews Rd, Fremantle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$239 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
S$239
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (737 reviews)
"Second time staying at Be Fremantle and just as wonderful!!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar,2024

Be. Fremantle
Hyatt Regency Perth
Hyatt Regency Perth
5 out of 5
99 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA
The price is S$211 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
S$211
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Early issues we’ll managed
"Initial view of the hotel was not good - a request for feather-free bedding and a quiet room while acknowledged before our visit appeared to be “lost” or ignored when we actually checked in. However the hotels reaction to this slip-up was 1st class and the issues were quickly rectified by very efficient ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Hyatt Regency Perth
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Cottesloe

Travellers come to Cottesloe for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Cottesloe Beach and Leighton Beach while you're in town.

Cottesloe
Old Mill featuring a windmill and a monument

South Perth

South Perth is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Perth Zoo or Sir James Mitchell Park.

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Subiaco

Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Western Australian Medical Museum.

Subiaco
SCITECH Discovery Centre featuring interior views

West Perth

Unique features of West Perth include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Watertown Brand Outlet Centre or Jacobs Ladder while you're exploring the area.

West Perth
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Perth Central Business District

4.5/5(87 area reviews)

Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and London Court.

Perth Central Business District
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Northbridge

Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Russell Square or Northbridge Piazza while you're exploring the area.

Northbridge


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