Perth Accommodation - Popular Destinations
Check into Perth city hotels and be close to it all. From budget hotels for the backpackers to Perth business hotels for your next meeting or stay in nearby hotels in Perth suburbs. Where would you like to go?
From Hay Street Mall to a river view on Mount Street, Perth city hotels span across the most popular city neighbourhoods. Plan your trip around the Perth CBD which includes The Esplanade and Victoria Square.
Perth Northbridge Accommodation
Just about all of Perth’s nightclubs and many of its restaurants, bars and cafes are in this 5-block precinct just north of the railway line. Perth Northbridge hotels are an easy walk from the city centre.
“Freo,” Perth’s working port, is the locals’ favourite weekend spot to relax, eat, shop and sail. Get in with the community and check into Perth Fremantle hotels, just a mere 19 kilometers from Perth CBD.
Just 20 km northeast of the city centre, Perth Airport is your entryway to Perth. Stay at a Perth Airport hotel during your stopover and wake up refreshed for you early morning flight.
Perth Hotels, Motels and other Accommodation
Perth is a great place to be – whether you’re in the mood for a little surfing or shopping. Find the Perth hotel experience including budget hotels or Perth apartment accommodation to match your travel plans – where are you looking to stay?
Looking for the luxury treatment? Perth 5 star hotels include day spas and pampering. Indulge a little after long day trekking through the Australian bush.
Have a great time in Perth while maximising your travel budget. There are many comfortable and cheap Perth hotels to stay in, so you can spend more on your holiday.
Perth Caravan Parks
Looking for a caravan experience in Perth? Caravan parks are a great way to see the country and there are a number of convenient sets up in Perth.
Getting to Perth
Perth By Air
Perth is serviced by the Perth Airport, located 20 km northeast of the city. Frequent Feature Tours shuttle services as well taxis and buses will take you to and from the airport and into the city. The Perth Airport shuttle takes passengers to and from the city.
Perth By Car
There are only two road routes from interstate. If you’re looking to drive to Perth, follow the route from Adelaide which includes hundreds of miles along some of the world’s straightest road of the treeless Nullarbor Plain. Alternatively, you can come from the Northern Territory via Broome. Both routes cross semi-desert, sheep ranches or wheat-fields with very few towns along the way.
Perth By Train
The three day journey to Perth from Sydney via Broken Hill, Adelaide and Kalgoorlie is an experience in itself. The train runs twice a week in each direction. Connections are available from Melbourne on The Overland train.
Other Transport
Western Australia offers reliable rail transportation from its regional locations to Perth Railway Station opposite Forrest Place on Wellington Street. As a port city, Perth’s ferry will take you to the Perth Zoo. Once you’re in the city, hop on a free tourist bus as these are a very reliable and economical way to get around.
Perth Attractions - Things to do on your trip
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Cruise the Swan River – Pass parks and skyscrapers while you make your way to beaches and bays, Fremantle or to the Perth Zoo. Try a dinner cruise to see Perth’s skyline all lit up after the sun sets.
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Get back to Nature in Kings Park– Explore the rich diversity of Western Australian wildflowers in the Botanic Garden and walk under towering eucalypt canopies and past mirrored lakes. head to Queen Victoria Market, Bourke Street Mall and flagship stores of some of Australia’s hottest designers. There are shopping laneways and arcades at practically every corner –so put on your walking shoes and explore.
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Relax on Rottnest Island– Bike ride or kayak to nearly deserted bays and go for a dip in up to 63 white sand beaches on the island. Spot quokkas, the groundhog like marsupials that inspired the island’s name.
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Tour the Wineries– To indulge your passion for food and wine you won't have to travel far in this region to discover wine-tasting venues and an excellent selection of top-quality restaurants. The Swan Valley, WA's oldest wine growing region is located right on the city's doorstep, a mere 25 minutes away.
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Enjoy the festival in Fremantle– Walk through winding alleys lined with art, browse through the weekend markets or enjoy a beverage at Fremantle’s own brewery, Little Creatures. History buffs will enjoy the infamous 17th century Dutch Batavia shipwreck Museum in Cliff Street.
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Go to the Beach – Swim and snorkel on Cottesloe Beach or relax on City Beach. The surfers and backpackers like to lounge around Scarborough and enjoy the weekend markets.
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Shop til you drop—The Murray and Hay Street malls offer fashion, jewellery and homewares while the English Tudor themed London Court is known for its gemstones, hats and souvenirs. Looking for a bargain? Harbour Town, just out of the city centre on Wellington Street sells factory seconds from the big name designers and other discounted items.