Fremantle Travel Guide

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Arty, eclectic Fremantle is known for its superb café culture, microbreweries and laid-back beach lifestyle. 

Come to Fremantle to shop at the colorful markets, eat tasty food from all over the world and browse the cutting-edge work on display in the town’s many art galleries. Discover the town’s convict past and admire stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture that is like nothing else in Australia.

Warm in the winter and even warmer in the summer, Fremantle is popular with surfers and beach lovers alike, who come to enjoy the clear blue waters at Cottesloe Beach. Look out to sea and you can just make out the shape of Rottnest Island. Take a daytrip here to see World War II relics, pink salt lakes and thousands of quokkas, small native marsupials.

Take a tram tour or wander the streets to appreciate Fremantle’s unique architectural heritage. Stunning Victorian and Edwardian buildings make up much of the city center. Explore the network of tunnels beneath Fremantle Prison and listen to ghost stories about former inmates. Above ground, the prison is now an informative museum and art gallery. Make sure you visit the Western Australian Maritime Museum, which has an impressive array of vessels including the America’s Cup winning yacht, Australia II.

Enjoy a coffee on Cappuccino Strip and mingle with the locals, who refer to their city as “Freo.” On the weekends, explore the lively Fremantle Market. Shop for fresh produce and listen to talented buskers plying their trade. Fremantle is a foodie’s paradise, so you can choose between a number of fine restaurants for your evening meal.

The flat, wide streets in Fremantle are easily explored on foot but the CAT bus is a good option for getting around too. It is free and runs every 10 minutes throughout the town. Look for the stop signs with the paw print.

Fremantle is located 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Perth. Take the 40-minute train ride from Perth or rent a car and take the scenic route along the Swan River.


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Our pick of the best Fremantle Hotel Deals

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Marine Terrace and Essex St, Fremantle, WA
The price is AU$214 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$214
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Top Notch"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Norfolk Hotel
Norfolk Hotel
3 out of 5
47 South Terrace, Fremantle, WA
The price is AU$135 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$135
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (868 reviews)
"Everything was excellent, particularly the friendly service. Food was also good, clean facilities. The only note is that it can be a little noisy untill the restaurant and bar closes."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Norfolk Hotel
Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle
Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle
4.5 out of 5
19 Henderson St, Fremantle, WA
The price is AU$224 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$224
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
"The accommodation and location was great"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle
Be. Fremantle
Be. Fremantle
4.5 out of 5
43 Mews Rd, Fremantle, WA
The price is AU$282 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$282
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (832 reviews)
"Excellent all around. The apartment style hotel room was spacious, very clean and had a lovely sunset view. Staff was friendly and welcoming ❤️"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Be. Fremantle
Quest Fremantle
Quest Fremantle
3.5 out of 5
8 Pakenham Street, Fremantle, WA
The price is AU$249 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$249
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (890 reviews)
Another Great Stay
"4th stay at the Quest. It’s very comfortable, clean and close to the center of Freo, the station and the port."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Quest Fremantle
Australia Hotel Fremantle
Australia Hotel Fremantle
2 out of 5
1 Beach St, Fremantle, WA
The price is AU$146 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$146
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Perth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Fremantle Prison and Cottesloe Beach are located nearby.
6.8/10 (92 reviews)
"Stayed in a single room, shared toilets and showers. Very cheap for location. Very secure parking behind security gate. Bar downstairs is good. Easy walk to all things Freo. Highly recommend if need an easy place to stay in the area"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Australia Hotel Fremantle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Fremantle

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Cottesloe

Travellers come to Cottesloe for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Cottesloe Beach and Swanbourne Beach while you're in town.

Cottesloe
Old Mill featuring a windmill and a monument

South Perth

South Perth is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Perth Zoo or South Perth Observation Deck.

South Perth
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Subiaco

Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Western Australian Medical Museum.

Subiaco
SCITECH Discovery Centre featuring interior views

West Perth

Unique features of West Perth include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Watertown Brand Outlet Centre or SCITECH Discovery Centre while you're exploring the area.

West Perth
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Perth Central Business District

4/5(1,921 area reviews)

Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and Central Park Tower.

Perth Central Business District
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Northbridge

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Russell Square or Northbridge Piazza while you're exploring the area.

Northbridge


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