South Perth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A white windmill with a wooden structure and a black roof, surrounded by trees and a small building.
A city skyline with illuminated buildings reflecting on a calm body of water during twilight.
Two kangaroos in a naturalistic enclosure with trees and a wire fence.
A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a bridge reflecting in the water.
A white windmill with a wooden lattice structure, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

Stay near popular South Perth attractions

The entrance to the Perth Zoo with a prominent yellow and white sign.

Perth Zoo

8.8/10 (355 reviews)
Get up close to some of Australia’s native and most recognisable wildlife such as the dangerous spiders and cute marsupials.
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Activities

SeaLink Rottnest Island - Same Day Return Ferry from Perth

Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth

NZ$162
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Perth Swan River Scenic Cruise

Swan River Scenic Cruise

NZ$78
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swan River Scenic Cruise
The Swan River Colony: A Self-Guided Tour of Fremantle

The Swan River Colony: A Self-Guided Tour of Fremantle

NZ$17
per adult
The Swan River Colony: A Self-Guided Tour of Fremantle
SeaLink Rottnest Island - Same Day Return Ferry

Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle

NZ$109
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Rottnest Island Bayseeker Package from Perth

Rottnest Island Bayseeker Package from Perth

NZ$233
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rottnest Island Bayseeker Package from Perth
Discover Rottnest Island Day Tour from Perth & Fremantle

Discover Rottnest Island Day Tour from Perth & Fremantle

NZ$178
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Rottnest Island Day Tour from Perth & Fremantle
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Our pick of the best South Perth Hotel Deals

The Peninsula Riverside Serviced Apartments

The Peninsula Riverside Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
53 South Perth Esplanade South Perth WA
The price is NZ$301 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$301
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Perth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,134 reviews)
"Staff were very accomodating and keen to help where possible. Parking is a little tight in the secondary carparks though"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

The Peninsula Riverside Serviced Apartments
Metro Hotel Perth

Metro Hotel Perth

4 out of 5
61 Canning Highway South Perth WA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$187
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Perth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location but the room was old even in the aspire wing. The door to the bathroom was broken, the staff didn’t help with our luggage and the bartender couldn’t even make the cocktails listed. Food was nice but over priced"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Metro Hotel Perth
Pan Pacific Perth

Pan Pacific Perth

5 out of 5
207 Adelaide Terrace East Perth WA
The price is NZ$323 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$323
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Pan Pacific Perth
Duxton Hotel Perth

Duxton Hotel Perth

5 out of 5
1 St Georges Terrace Perth WA
The price is NZ$323 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$323
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
"Bar and food very good. Room new and clean. Accommodated room change due to noisy elavator but could not avoid connecting door. Enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Duxton Hotel Perth
Great Southern Hotel Perth

Great Southern Hotel Perth

3 out of 5
15 Robinson Avenue Perth WA
The price is NZ$145 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$145
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Perth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"As per usual Just a friendly hotel Hood staff And a great breakfast"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Great Southern Hotel Perth
Novotel Perth Langley

Novotel Perth Langley

4.5 out of 5
221 Adelaide Terrace Perth WA
The price is NZ$216 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$216
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Perth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Cleaned and new towels every day"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Novotel Perth Langley
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Our guide on where to stay in South Perth

Find the best South Perth areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Perth
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A street with a wedding party, a tram, and historic buildings.

Fremantle

Fremantle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Esplanade Hotel and Round House while in the area.

A nighttime city skyline with illuminated buildings reflected in the water.

Perth Central Business District

Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and Hay Street Mall.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with large rocks in the foreground.
Photo by Tourism Western Australia
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Mandurah

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mandurah. A stop by Mandurah Performing Arts Center or Mandurah Community Museum might round out your trip.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a highway, and a body of water.

Perth City Centre

While visiting Perth City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia.

A modern building with a glass facade, a parking lot, and a control tower in the background.

Perth Airport

If you're spending some time in Perth Airport, DFO Perth and Outdoor Airport Viewing Platform are top sights worth seeing.

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