How much a hotel in Perth costs and when to book
Perth is the capital of Western Australia on the Swan River, a city of beaches, parks and Swan Valley wine. It sits in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons are flipped against Europe: the hottest and priciest time is summer, from December to February. In Perth we have gathered 1 046 properties: from hostel beds to apartments and five-star hotels by the river. Below are indicative rates and tips on when you will pay the least.
When to book for the lowest price
Perth is cheapest in January, even though that is the local summer, and most expensive in November, at the start of the high season. The day matters too: Sunday is usually the cheapest, while Saturday is the most expensive. Aim to book about 40 days ahead for the best deal. Guests here tend to stay longer, around a week on average, because Perth is often a base for trips to the ocean and Swan Valley rather than a one-night stop.
Prices by type of stay
| Type of stay | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Hostel bed | from approx. AUD 45 |
| Budget apartment or private room | from approx. AUD 130 |
| 3-star hotel | from approx. AUD 145 |
| 4-star hotel | from approx. AUD 190 |
| 5-star and premium hotel | from approx. AUD 290 |
Indicative rates based on seasonal pricing. For exact prices and availability on your dates, pick a term in the search above.
Which stay suits whom
- Families. A family room is the most-booked room type in town. A stay near Perth Zoo and Kings Park works well, with easy Transperth connections from there.
- Couples. Smaller hotels and apartments with river views or near Cottesloe beach are built around ocean sunsets. They tend to sit in the upper price band.
- Budget and backpackers. Hostels like Spinners or Perth 178 Backpackers keep rates low and sit close to the centre and to Northbridge nightlife.
- Near the airport and business. The Perth Airport area and Redcliffe suit a short stopover, while business hotels such as Pan Pacific sit in the centre by the river.
Sample hotels in Perth with prices
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
| Perth 178 Backpackers | Hostel in the centre | from approx. AUD 45 |
| Metro Hotel Perth City | Budget, good value | from approx. AUD 125 |
| European Hotel | 4-star in the centre | from approx. AUD 150 |
| Pan Pacific Perth | Business by the river | from approx. AUD 220 |
| Duxton Hotel Perth | Upper standard, centre | from approx. AUD 230 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Perth | Premium by the river (Elizabeth Quay) | from approx. AUD 415 |
Prices show the lower bound and help compare categories. Real rates change with the dates.
When Perth gets more expensive
The nicest weather comes in spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), when it is mild, ideal for the beach and sightseeing. February brings the Perth Festival, one of the city's biggest cultural events, which lifts occupancy and prices. Remember this is the southern hemisphere: December to February is the local summer, the hottest and one of the pricier stretches, while the European summer holidays fall in the local winter.