basic private rooms, plus mixed and female-only dorms, feature free wi-fi and shared bathrooms. there's a communal kitchen, a tv lounge and a courtyard with bbq facilities. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. air-conditioning is not available. above a cafe, and next to downtown shops and restaurants, this relaxed hostel in an ornate, turreted building is a 5-minute walk from the western australian museum and 6 minutes from perth train station Perth Airport 20 min
Scitech (6 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. WA Museum Boola Bardip (5 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (6 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Swan Valley (35 min) Historic wine & food region with tasting rooms, river cruises, gourmet shops & a wildlife park. Heirisson Island (13 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Elizabeth Quay (15 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Perth Cultural Centre (4 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Lake Monger (8 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. Fremantle Markets (28 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (8 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. The Perth Mint (7 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. Hyde Park (17 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Fremantle Prison (29 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Perth Zoo (8 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. The Bell Tower (19 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. |