Based in the World Heritage Listed Fremantle Prison, this property offers a truly unique experience for your school group. With a range of multi-share and private rooms, dedicated group areas and much more, we can plan your perfect group getaway. We can accommodate groups of up to 60 people.
At Fremantle Prison YHA we have retained the original fabric and character of the Fremantle Women’s Prison, plus we provide purpose-built facilities to make your stay comfortable. Steeped in history with tales of the more infamous inmates on the walls, Fremantle Prison YHA is perfect for your education excursions and school camps.
Facilities
Fremantle Prison YHA offers the following:
Excursions and Activities
Fremantle has a huge amount of diverse excursions, activities and attractions available for groups. Our dedicated School Group Coordinator can help you out with any of these activities, many of which are within walking distance of your accommodation, so ask us for more information today! Some of the most popular things to do include:
The Accommodation
Dorm Rooms
Fremantle Prison YHA has a large number of 4 – 10 bed multi-share rooms (including some in the former cells), with communal bathrooms located on every floor. All rooms include linen, lockers and personal bed lamps.
Private Rooms
We have a selection of both Twin and Double rooms with ensuites, plus we can offer our truly unique “twin cell” rooms for anyone wanting a special experience. These rooms are conveniently located near to our multi-share
RENT-A-YHA
At Fremantle Prison YHA, we have the option to rent the old Prison Warders' Cottages for the exclusive use of your group. There are three of these cottages, each sleeping up to 6 people.
Why choose a YHA hostel?
YHA Australia is a membership-based, not for profit association.
In Germany in 1909, schoolteacher Richard Schirrmann had the idea to create a network of budget accommodation options across the country to be used by school groups. The first permanent youth hostel, Altena Castle, was established in Germany in 1912 and still operates today. The YHA movement has over 60,000 members in Australia and records more than 1.5 million overnight stays annually.
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT BOOKING WITH FREMANTLE PRISON YHA
YHA’S MISSION AND MEMBERSHIP
YHA is a not-for-profit membership organisation, and part of Hostelling International, the world’s largest youth travel organisation. YHA’s mission is to provide opportunity for all, but especially young people, for education through travel. The organisation has a strong commitment to sustainability with a program of environmental initiatives including solar power, water saving and recycling.
All groups that stay with YHA automatically qualify for group membership. This provides a range of benefits and is at no extra charge to you as it is included in your stay. Full details of this are available from our Group Coordinator.
Security
The security of our guests is of the upmost importance. We offer first class security, with CCTV cameras, security card coded rooms and bathrooms. Fremantle Prison YHA complies with appropriate Risk Assessment procedures.