Perth hotels

Fremantle
Located 15 km (9 miles) southwest of the city centre, Freo (as the locals refer to it) is one of Perth's top attractions. Wander through its impressively restored historic warehouses and prison dating from the convict era, as well as its Edwardian streets and shopping precinct. Good museums, street markets, bustling working docks, energetic nightlife and a great variety of restaurants are other attractions, while in summer the beaches benefit from the 'Fremantle Doctor', a pleasantly cooling breeze.

Perth City Centre
The country's fourth largest city and booming capital of Western Australia is sprawling, but downtown Perth proper is bounded by the Swan River and the Graham Farmer Freeway and easily covered on foot. Museums, galleries, shopping malls, and pedestrian precincts characterise the CBD, while parkland wanders along the riverfront. The downtown area also encompasses East Perth, a former industrial zone now converted to residential streets, and Northbridge, a restaurant and nightlife hotspot that is also home to Perth's Cultural Centre.

Scarborough Beach
One of Perth's best beaches, located 14 km (9 miles) northwest of the city centre, Scarborough has long been associated with maritime sports, and especially surfing. Its Amphitheatre off the beach is often a venue for sporting events such as the National Surf Life Saving championships. The suburb is characterised by opulent homes and many British immigrants, with cafés and restaurants scattered along the beachfront.

South Perth
Lying south of the Swan River, South Perth provides good views towards downtown and plenty of walking and cycling tracks along its foreshore, much of which comprises Sir James Mitchell Park. South Perth also includes the areas of Kensington and popular Como Beach, and is home to the charming Perth Zoo.

West Perth
Lying just west of the CBD, West Perth boasts the city's greatest asset, sprawling King's Park, whose thousands acres of greenery provide panoramic views towards the city, botanic gardens, picnic areas, and impressive spring wildflower displays. The inner west suburb of Subiaco is known for its shops, weekend markets, cafés and restaurants, particularly along Rokeby Road and Hay Street.