St James Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through a spectacular garden, learn about the plants around you, find a shady spot and enjoy a picnic accompanied by stunning views of the Perth skyline.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Stroll the length of the boardwalk and admire the view, enjoy a round of mini golf or enjoy a bite to eat at Perth’s liveliest marina.
Cottesloe Beach
The options are plentiful at family-friendly Cottesloe Beach, another attractive Western Australian beach which simply oozes natural beauty.
Activities
From Perth: Pinnacles Desert, Yanchep & Swan Valley Day Tour
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Margaret River and Busselton Jetty: Day Trip from Perth
Our pick of the best St James Hotel Deals
Pan Pacific Perth
Great Hotel. 5 star service.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Duxton Hotel Perth
Lovely stay, my room was perfect and the staff were exceptional.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
We really enjoyed the hotel and the staff are great 💕
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Novotel Perth Langley
Everything was good/ great, the swipe cards and the elevators reduced my experience. Swipe cards were unreliable in the elevators, at least one elevator out of service daily, all three broken down for 2 1/2 hours at dinner time, with me stuck on floor 10 making me seriously late to a dinner meeting. ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Great Southern Hotel Perth
Breakfast was included, tasty and good value. Room was large and clean but rather sparse, plenty of room for sofa or armchairs but none available also no hand towels, out of stock apparently
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Rydges Perth Kings Square
The rooms were clean, the staff were decent. One of the elevators was out of order and the other was extremely slow with a lot of traffic.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St James
Burswood
Burswood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Crown Perth or Crown Theatre Perth.
South Perth
South Perth is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Perth Zoo or South Perth Observation Deck.
East Perth
East Perth is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Gloucester Park Raceway and Perth City Farm.
Belmont
Travellers come to Belmont for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Signal Hill Bushland and Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre while you're in town.
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 London Court.
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.
