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title: "Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers, Perth | StayVersus"
description: "Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers in Perth: rated 7.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★
# Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers

Fremantle, Perth, Australia

7.4 ·  Good 51 reviews ·  #150 #150 of 170 in Perth ·  4.0/5 on Google, 367 reviews ·  8.4 Location score
## About Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers

Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers is a hostel in Fremantle, Perth, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 51 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, bar, free wi-fi. It is 15 km from the centre of Perth. The nearest beach is 350 m away. The nearest airport, Perth International Airport (PER), is 25 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 25

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1901

- **Last renovated:** 2007

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 15

18 Phillimore Street [freobackpackers.com.au](http://www.freobackpackers.com.au/)

## How Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Perth

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **9.1**
-   Public transport **8.9**

Perth average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

367 Google reviews

-   5★58%
-   4★13%
-   3★14%
-   2★4%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Beachfront
-   Terrace
-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **109**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bathers Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">350 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Fremantle railway station, Perth</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">360 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Perth International Airport (PER)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">55 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Perth</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   WA Circus School90 m
-   Western Australian Maritime Museum340 m
-   Martime Museum Of Western Australia340 m
-   WA Maritime Museum360 m
-   WA Shipwrecks Museum360 m
-   Freemantle Maritime Museum550 m

## Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers: in detail

Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Relax and feel the warmth in the hostel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers due to the hostel's laundromat ensuring your garments stay fresh. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers, uniquely crafted rooms provide various layout choices, featuring spaces equipped with separate living room and balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hostel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hostel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at karaoke rooms, bar and nightclub. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hostel's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Visitors who enjoy preparing their own culinary delights will appreciate the presence of an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at this location.

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## Questions about Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers

### How do guests rate Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers?

Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 51 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Perth.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Perth International Airport (PER), is 25 km away in a straight line.

### Is Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 350 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers have?

Fremantle Old Fire Station Backpackers has 25 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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