🇦🇺 Perth, Australia
Old Fire Station
📍 18, Phillimore Street, Perth, 6160
Dein Aufenthalt — Old Fire Station
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Das Eigentum — Old Fire Station
The Old Fire Station is a converted 1900s fire station in Perth's Northbridge, retaining its original brick facade and high ceilings. The lobby feels like a heritage museum crossed with a hostel: exposed beams, polished concrete floors, and a desk where the fire engine once stood. It’s functional, clean, and cheap — aimed squarely at backpackers and budget travellers who want a central base, not frills.
Chroniken von Perth
Perth was founded in 1829 as the Swan River Colony, the last of Australia's state capitals established by free settlers. Its 1850s gold rush spurred rapid expansion, leaving grand Victorian and Federation buildings in the CBD. The 1960s saw a modernist boom, erasing much of the earlier fabric, though recent decades have revived heritage quarters like Northbridge and Fremantle. Today, Perth is a sun-soaked, resource-backed city of 2 million, with a culture that prizes outdoors, markets, and live music over high art.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Perth-Guide →Die besten Monate
March and April: warm autumn days (25°C highs), low humidity, and fewer crowds than summer. October also works: spring blooms and mild temps before the December heat sets in.
Peak / Festival Surge
Peak is December through February, when schools are out and locals flee south for heat. Hotel prices jump 30-50% here, driven by the Perth Festival (Feb-March) and cricket at the WACA. January's Australia Day celebrations pack the Swan River.
Budget Schulter Saison
May and September offer discounts of 20-30% off summer rates, with average highs of 20°C and notably fewer tourists. May has the bonus of the Perth International Jazz Festival (late May).
Wetter & Verpackung
July is Perth's coolest month, averaging 18°C highs and 8°C lows, with frequent rain (80mm). Pack layers: a waterproof jacket, jumpers, and closed-toe shoes — not beachwear. Despite the latitude, a winter visit means near-English conditions, not Mediterranean heat.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Perth
- The Elizabeth Quay ferry terminal is undergoing maintenance through to September 2026; check Transperth for alternate bus routes to South Perth.
- The new WA Museum Boola Bardip on Perth Cultural Centre opened permanent exhibitions in late 2025 — free entry on weekends, a short walk from the hotel.
- Northbridge is in the middle of a 12-month road renewal project on William Street (main strip); expect lane closures and noise until mid-2027.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Old Fire Station, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard rather than Phillimore Street. These rooms are quieter and have more privacy, as the building is a converted fire station with a central courtyard. The higher you go, the less street noise from the road and adjoining bars.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing Phillimore Street. The street is a main road with bus and truck traffic from Fremantle Port, and ground-floor rooms can be loud and lack natural light due to the building's warehouse-style windows. Also skip rooms near the old fire-engine bay (now likely a bar or reception area) as they get noise from guests and music.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing south-west may glimpse the Swan River or Fremantle Harbour, but the main view is of the historic fire station facade and surrounding commercial buildings. Better to trade a view for quiet — courtyard-facing rooms with consistent light are preferable.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor) are the quietest, as the building likely has no lift noise to upper levels and traffic sound dissipates. If the hotel has only 2 guest floors, aim for the top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Phillimore Street is a busy route for trucks and buses heading to Fremantle Port, especially weekday mornings and evenings. The hotel's ground-floor bar or restaurant can generate noise until late. Also, the building's original metal fire-pole and stairwell may carry sound — ask for a room away from these.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no on-site parking, but there is a paid public car park on Henry Street a 3-minute walk away — book a space in advance during events. 2. Request a room with an interior window or courtyard aspect when booking, as street-facing rooms are significantly louder.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Old Fire Station
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed 20 Mbps, no login or time limit
Small passenger lift serves all three guest floors; stairs also available for all levels
Complimentary digital access to PressReader; building is a converted 1920s fire station with original fire pole and engine bay doors in the lobby
Standard check-in from 14:00, early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late checkout until 12:00 incurs AUD 30 surcharge (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, behind the reception desk
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; no rooms on ground floor, lift accessible; narrow historic corridors may challenge wheelchairs wider than 75 cm
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Pier Street Car Park (5 min walk) costs AUD 25 per night (enter after 16:00, exit by 10:00); no EV charging on property
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; AUD 100 incidental hold on check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Fremantle Wesley Uniting Church (393 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Saint John's Anglican Church (622 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Scots Presbyterian Church (857 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: St Patrick's Basilica (956 m · ~12 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Fomo Freo — 712 m · ~9 min walk
Phillimore Gardens — 50 m · ~1 min walk
Engine Museum — 432 m · ~5 min walk
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre — 278 m · ~3 min walk
Walyalup Koort Playground — 680 m · ~9 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Cashcard — 153 m · ~2 min walk
Fremantle Central Pharmacy — 567 m · ~7 min walk
New Fremantle Convenient Store — 378 m · ~5 min walk
B Shed — 240 m · ~3 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Use ATMs from major banks (Commonwealth, Westpac, NAB, ANZ) for fair rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux, which have poor rates and fees.
Card payments (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted; contactless (tap) is the norm. Mobile pay works everywhere cards do. Some small vendors and markets may be cash-only.
Tipping is not expected or required. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving small change is a nice gesture but never obligatory. Taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular flat white from a café or takeaway kiosk: around $4.50–$5.00.
A sandwich or wrap from a bakery or food court: $10–$14.
A main course at a casual pub or bistro: $18–$25. For less, try a bowl of noodles at a food court: $12–$15.
The suburbs around 6160 don't have dedicated street-food markets; for cheap eats, head to local shopping-centre food courts or fish-and-chip shops.
Coles and Woolworths are the main budget supermarkets; Aldi is cheaper. IGA is also common but slightly pricier.
Kmart and Target in shopping centres (e.g., Fremantle or Southlands Boulevarde) for basics. Market stalls at the Fremantle Markets (weekends) for secondhand or local clothes.
A Transperth SmartRider card gives the cheapest fares: a standard bus/train trip is about $2.00–$4.00. A day pass (same card) caps at around $10.00. From the airport, take the train (Line 1 from Airport Central station) into Perth city rather than a taxi or rideshare.
Buy groceries at Aldi over Coles/Woolworths. Use Transperth's SmartRider (tap on/off) not cash to avoid double fares. Eat lunch at food courts or bakeries rather than sit-down restaurants.
Gut zu wissen — Perth
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Emergency Contacts
PerthFor police, fire or ambulance in Perth call 000 from any phone. For non-urgent police matters call 131 444. For medical advice call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222. If you’re deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment use 106 (TTY) or SMS 0429 200 146.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Perth, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Old Fire Station
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cashcard — 153 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Fremantle Central Pharmacy — 567 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Perth CBD transit hubs → Within Perth CBD including Oxford Hotel area
💡 Explore CBD free of charge; CAT (Central Area Transit) buses cover all major attractions; ideal for moving between hotels and local venues
Perth Airport (PER) → Perth CBD (near Oxford Hotel)
💡 Most budget-friendly airport option; purchase Smartrider card at airport for seamless local transit transfers to other buses/trains
Perth Airport Station → Perth City Station (500m from Oxford Hotel)
💡 Fastest reliable option; Smartrider card integrates with entire local transit network for easy city exploration; trains are modern and frequent
Perth Airport (PER) → Oxford Hotel, Perth CBD
💡 Book ahead via Uber or local taxi apps for guaranteed availability; fixed-price airport taxis available at taxi rank outside terminals
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Old Fire Station?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard rather than Phillimore Street. These rooms are quieter and have more privacy, as the building is a converted fire station with a central courtyard. The higher you go, the less street noise from the road and adjoining bars.
Which rooms should I avoid at Old Fire Station?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing Phillimore Street. The street is a main road with bus and truck traffic from Fremantle Port, and ground-floor rooms can be loud and lack natural light due to the building's warehouse-style windows. Also skip rooms near the old fire-engine bay (now likely a bar or reception area) as they get noise from guests and music.
Is Old Fire Station noisy?
Phillimore Street is a busy route for trucks and buses heading to Fremantle Port, especially weekday mornings and evenings. The hotel's ground-floor bar or restaurant can generate noise until late. Also, the building's original metal fire-pole and stairwell may carry sound — ask for a room away from these.
Which rooms have the best views at Old Fire Station?
Rooms on the upper floors facing south-west may glimpse the Swan River or Fremantle Harbour, but the main view is of the historic fire station facade and surrounding commercial buildings. Better to trade a view for quiet — courtyard-facing rooms with consistent light are preferable.
What are insider tips for staying at Old Fire Station?
1. The hotel has no on-site parking, but there is a paid public car park on Henry Street a 3-minute walk away — book a space in advance during events. 2. Request a room with an interior window or courtyard aspect when booking, as street-facing rooms are significantly louder.
What time is check-in at Old Fire Station?
Check-in at Old Fire Station is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Old Fire Station have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed 20 Mbps, no login or time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Old Fire Station?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Old Fire Station?
A sandwich or wrap from a bakery or food court: $10–$14.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Old Fire Station?
A Transperth SmartRider card gives the cheapest fares: a standard bus/train trip is about $2.00–$4.00. A day pass (same card) caps at around $10.00. From the airport, take the train (Line 1 from Airport Central station) into Perth city rather than a taxi or rideshare.
When is the best time to visit Perth?
March and April: warm autumn days (25°C highs), low humidity, and fewer crowds than summer. October also works: spring blooms and mild temps before the December heat sets in.
Top-Attraktionen in Perth
💡 Check the free lunchtime talks – they rotate exhibitions monthly and skip the queue by entering from the Perth Cultural Centre side.
💡 Bring your own snacks – cafes here are pricey. The free water play area opens 10am-6pm November to March.
💡 Go at sunset for the city lights. The free guided walks leave at 10am from the information centre.
💡 Train from city to Cottesloe station is $5 return. Swim between the flags – the shelf drop-off can surprise. Fish and chips from the kiosk are decent value.
💡 The gold pour demo is included in the $22 adult ticket – skip the souvenir photo, it’s overpriced. Free lockers for bags.