About

Come home to our funky, converted Firestation and become one of the many who just can't leave! With staff committed to providing helpful travel advice, job assistance and the latest info on events and attractions in and around Fremantle, its no wonder this place sticks on people.

Facilities include laundry, outdoor cinema (complete with Foxtel), job board, your own dish set and locker, and a 24-hour common area with a fully equipped kitchen, free internet access, free play station, free pool table, free coffee & tea and free movies! But don't get caught inside and miss our awesome outdoor courtyard complete with over 20,000 songs on our self serve jukebox, a free BBQ, ping pong and our famous monthly theme parties. Our female guests can even enjoy an exclusive common area, kitchen and shower facilities just for the ladies!

If our endless amenities don't take up all your time, Fremantle city will! Whether you are after museums, beaches, markets, shopping or just a great coffee on a sunny afternoon, The Old Firestation is right around the corner. We are also only a three minute walk from the transit centre, making getting here or day tripping to Perth easy!

Comfortable, safe, fun and one-of-a-kind, the Old Firestation Backpackers is a must stay for travelers eager to meet other outgoing, adventurous people.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Free internet access through out the hostel. Ask at reception for log in details.

Great weekly and monthly events including our famous monthly ping pong tournament has been running for over 9 years!

Netflix - Our last addition to the Hostel. Ready for the winter nights.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

6.1Good(344)
  • Value for Money
    5.0
  • Security
    7.0
  • Atmosphere
    6.0
  • Cleanliness
    5.0
  • Staff
    7.0
  • Location
    7.0
  • Facilities
    6.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Fremantle Old Fire Station Hostel is a lively party hostel, great for meeting people and socialising. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues with cleanliness and noise, making it unsuitable for those seeking rest.

Stayed in Feb 2026
2.9
I
Isobel
Mixed Group, 18-24, Ireland
this is very much a party hostel and the private room was appalling. the common area outside turns into a night club every night and if you end up getting a private room next door you can goodbye to any kind of sleep or peace and quiet. the guests are judgy and rude and the place is covered in people’s personal belonging and general mess. not a nice place to be whatsoever.
Stayed in Nov 2025
2.9
M
myah
Female, 25-30, Canada
Very dirty hostel. Mold in the showers. toilet rooms always reeked of pee. dusty dirty surfaces. Doesn’t look like it ever gets cleaned. Staff was occasionally rude and everyone (guests and staff). The music was SO loud, full base, rattling my bed until 11:00pm+ and one night turned back on at 2am!! No regard for anyone sleeping. There wasn’t proper ladders on the beds so the top bunks struggled. Just gross overall… but other people didn’t seem to mind. Not worth $60/night
Stayed in Nov 2025
9.7
M
Michael
Male, 25-30, England
The staff are very friendly and will help you with any questions/advice you might need when first moving here. Good atmosphere and chill vibes!
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Location

18 Phillimore Street, Fremantle, Fremantle, Australia
0.3km from city centre