Occupying an impressive 1939 sandstone art deco building by the train tracks, Perth's YHA corridors have a boarding-school feel, but the rooms are clean and there's a pool, gym and generous kitchen. The 'Fun Starts Here' declares a sign on a faux-turf wall, but like most YHAs the vibe is low-key after dark (good or bad, depending on your interests).


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Nearby Perth attractions

1. Art Gallery of Western Australia

0.22 MILES

Founded in 1895, this excellent gallery houses the state's preeminent art collection as well as regular international exhibitions that, increasingly, have…

2. Western Australian Museum – Perth

0.24 MILES

The state's museum is a six-headed beast, with branches in Albany, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie as well as two in Fremantle. This main branch in Northbridge…

5. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

0.29 MILES

PICA (pee-kah) may look traditional – it's housed in an elegant 1896 red-brick former school – but inside it's one of Australia's principal platforms for…

7. Perth Mint

0.43 MILES

Dating from 1899, the compelling Mint displays a collection of coins, nuggets and gold bars. You can caress bullion worth over $700,000, mint your own…

8. Elizabeth Quay

0.52 MILES

A vital part of the city's urban redevelopment is Elizabeth Quay, at the bottom of Barrack St. Luxury hotels and apartments – including the Ritz – are…