| a 7-minute walk from the nearest train station, this relaxed, art decostyle hostel is 8 minutes on foot from the western australian museum and 4 km from the gardens of kings park. amenities include a bar and a cafe, plus a kitchen, bbq facilities and a verandah. theres also an outdoor pool, a gym and a casual lounge. modest single-sex or mixed-gender dorms have bunk beds; bathrooms are shared. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded rooms add en suite facilities
Perth Airport 18 min
Heirisson Island (8 min)
Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Lake Monger (10 min)
Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. Perth Cultural Centre (6 min)
Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Fremantle Markets (31 min)
Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (10 min)
Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. Hyde Park (6 min)
Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Elizabeth Quay (12 min)
Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. The Bell Tower (13 min)
Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Fremantle Prison (31 min)
Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Perth Zoo (11 min)
Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (5 min)
Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Scitech (10 min)
Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. Swan Valley (33 min)
Historic wine & food region with tasting rooms, river cruises, gourmet shops & a wildlife park. WA Museum Boola Bardip (5 min)
Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. The Perth Mint (9 min)
Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. | 
