Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Perth
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Perth, Australia — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Fremantle.
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Top pick
Fremantle
The Victorian port town — markets, breweries, prison tours, busker energy.
14 km from center
#2
Northbridge
Nightlife + cultural centre across the tracks.
6 min walk from center
#3
Cottesloe / Scarborough
The Indian Ocean beach necklace.
11 km from center
#4
Swan Valley
Wineries, distilleries, and chocolate 25 minutes upstream.
12 km from center
Getting around
Transperth trains + free CAT buses downtown; the Freo line and Rottnest ferries handle the greatest hits.
Rottnest: book ferries + bikes ahead in school holidays. Margaret River is a weekend, not a day trip.