amenities include a tv lounge and a terrace with a bbq, plus a shared kitchenette. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. private rooms are available; some feature en suite facilities. set along a residential street, this unassuming hostel is 2 km from the picnic spots on heirisson island, 5 km from perth zoo and 6 km from the art gallery of western australia. modest mixed-gender dorms come with bunk beds, fans and shared bathrooms, as well as free wi-fi, tvs and fans. a guest laundry is available Perth Airport 17 min
Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus (27 min) Scenic 1000-km. walking trail through forests & parkland, with camping & lodging in nearby towns. WA Museum Boola Bardip (13 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. The Bell Tower (8 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. South Perth Foreshore (8 min) Riverside green space offering paved paths, benches & skyline views, plus boat access. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (13 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (13 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. Heirisson Island (5 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Hyde Park (15 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Elizabeth Quay (9 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Swan Valley (34 min) Historic wine & food region with tasting rooms, river cruises, gourmet shops & a wildlife park. Fremantle Prison (29 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Perth Cultural Centre (13 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Perth Zoo (9 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Fremantle Markets (29 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. The Perth Mint (9 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. |