Soft white sand beaches, scenic parks and creative restaurants abound in the Western Australia capital of Perth.
Nestled by dramatic landscapes and positioned at the meeting point of the Swan River and the southwest coast, the metropolitan city offers cultural delights and an ideal base for surrounding natural wonders.
We’ve curated an edit of luxe Perth Airbnbs for the off-the-beaten-track traveller. Read on for our top picks from bohemian inner city sanctuaries to sprawling farmstays.
The best Airbnb in Perth CBD
With dark timber accents contrasted with 1940s fixtures, this bright apartment in the Perth CBD makes for a cosy city getaway and boasts views of Langley Park and the Swan River. A metropolitan treat.
The best Airbnbs in Swan Hill
Watch the fog roll in over the Perth hills at dawn and the sun set at dusk in this light-filled villa 50 minutes out of Perth. Set of four acres of sprawling land with three bedrooms, a well-stocked kitchen, a study, and reading and journaling nooks aplenty, Eden Reserve is a true community getaway for thinkers.
Featuring clean lines and an abundance of light, this modern farm stay 20 minutes out of Perth in Swan Valley is thoughtfully designed with touches of luxury. With a polished concrete plunge pool, an expansive back deck, a fireplace, full-equipped kitchen, as well as friendly onsite alpacas and an avocado orchard, this is an elevated stay in nature.
The best Airbnb in Fremantle
Silver Street Studios, South Freemantle
Marrying open plan living with whimsical nooks and crannies, Silver Street Studios is positioned from South Beach, the harbour and the famed culinary hub of South Freemantle while being a sanctuary from hurriedness. With unmatched ambiance and eclectic décor, this once artists’-studio-turned-gallery-turned-home is a fitting escape for the bohème.
The best Perth Airbnb in Mount Lawley
Lovingly designed and built by an architect and urban designer creative couple, The Loft boasts exposed beams and bricks, recycled features and panoramic Perth city views. Located between vibrant Mount Lawley and leafy North Perth, this industrial warehouse-style apartment is well positioned for a cultural sojourn in the western state.
The best coastal Airbnb in Perth
The Making of Alice, Doubleview
Three minutes from the sea, the Makings of Alice offers a leisurely weekend by the coast in a restored 1950s home with carefully curated interiors and a spacious deck for entertaining.