Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers vs Garde Hotel
Both are in Perth, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Fremantle
Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
HotelFremantle
Garde Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Pick Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 670 m apart.
Choose Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Garde Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers better than Garde Hotel?
- 1480 m closer to the beach (350 m vs 830 m)−480 m
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Garde Hotel better than Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.4)+1.9
- 2630 m closer to the area centre−630 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Includes free breakfast
- 5More guest reviews (322 vs 51), so the rating is more reliable×6.3
- 641 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+41
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2007)+16y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers vs Garde Hotel: which hotel is better? | Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers | Garde Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.3 +1.9 |
| Location | 8.4 +1.2 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.0 +1.7 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 9.1 +1.6 | 7.5 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.3 +1.9 |
| Number of reviews | 51 | 322 +271 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 367 | – |
| Rank in Perth | top 88% | top 2% +86% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +1.2 | 7.2 |
| Distance to Fremantle centre | 1.5 km | 840 m −630 m |
| To the beach | 350 m −480 m | 830 m |
| To public transport | 360 m −210 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 25 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 | 150 +41 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 12 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 25 | 23 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2007 | 2023 +16y |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers
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Location
670 m apart
Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers or Garde Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers or Garde Hotel?
Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers leads in 4 of 7 categories, including location, families, beach access. Garde Hotel is stronger in guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers or Garde Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Garde Hotel is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers is 350 m from the nearest beach; Garde Hotel is 830 m.
How far apart are Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers and Garde Hotel?
The two hotels are 670 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score