Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Booth Escape Room at Escape This Perth CBD

Sherlock Holmes Telephone Booth Escape Room Melbourne

Australia's Smallest Escape Room - one like no other!


Step into a truly unique escape room experience that distills all the intrigue of Sherlock Holmes into the tight quarters of a classic red London telephone booth! With just 1sqm of space, you and your partner have 45 minutes to unravel a web of clever puzzles and outwit the cunning Moriarty. Every inch holds a clue, every moment is crucial—it’s a thrilling test of intellect and deduction!

What to Expect:

  1. A fully immersive two-player challenge set inside a telephone booth.
  2. Engaging Sherlock-style puzzles in a hands-on, close-quarters experience.
  3. The ultimate race against time, where quick thinking and teamwork are key.

This isn’t your average escape room—it’s a fast-paced, space-conscious adventure that will push your observational skills and problem-solving abilities to the limit. Though small in scale, it’s packed with mystery, excitement, and intrigue—perfect for puzzle lovers and Sherlock fans alike.


Do you have what it takes to match wits with the world’s greatest detective? Step inside the booth and uncover the mystery!




You have 45 mins to escape!


PRICING $45PP

+ Subject to group numbers and session times


YOU SHOULD KNOW


🧠 Difficulty: 7/10


⌛ 45 minutes to solve the mystery


👥 2 players


🔞 13 years and up


Health & Safety

+ Panic buttons allow you to exit the room early, if need be.

+ You will be monitored on CCTV at all times.

+ You will not be permitted to play if under the influence.


Perfect for

Families, Adults, Children, Film Fanatics, Sherlock Holmes Fans, Sherlock Holmes himself, Police Detectives, Intermediate Escapers


DO NOT PLAY IF

+ You are claustrophobic

+ You suffer from epilepsy or light sensitivity


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What Others Have Said

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An absolutely awesome experience that’s worth every cent. We went as two friends, with our three kids, and had a ball. I’d always been intrigued by the concept but the experience far surpassed my expectations. Can’t wait to go back!


Asiri Perera


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First visit to an escape room, and oh! what an introduction!! It was great fun. The hour went really quickly, it was challenging, cryptic and quirky. Loved it!


Ronald Marks


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Loved it! Such a great arvo out with friends.

Thanks to all the friendly staff too.


Charlotte Tomblinson


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Brilliant rooms, glowing staff. Such an immersive experience and such creative and clever puzzles! Can’t wait to see what the Escape This team bring next!


Dylan Dorotich


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One of the best activities I have done with some friends. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of laughter and will definitely recommend this place.


Joanna Gonzales


Sherlock Telephone FAQS

  • 🌍 Where is the Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Escape Room in Melbourne?

    You'll find this old English telephone booth located at Escape This Melbourne CBD.


    Escape This is conveniently accessible via public transport, with a short walk from Flinders Street Station and plenty of street and paid parking options nearby.


    Step into Escape This Melbourne and unlock a world of magical secrets today!


  • 🔐 How hard is the Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Escape Room?

    Sherlock Holmes: Telephone has a difficulty rating of 7 out of 10. Bring on the challenge! 


    In Sherlock Holmes: Telephone, the clues are generally easy to find, but solving them can be a challenging, while still offering plenty of fun and excitement. 


    Recommended for players who've experienced an escape room before, but still great for beginner-level escapers up for a bit more of a challenge. Learn more about our difficulty levels here.

  • 🎫 How do I book the Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Escape Room?

    The simplest way is to check availability and book online here. Our website shows live availability and all bookings are confirmed immediately. It's the quickest and best way to secure your desired time slot.

  • ✋ Will our group be playing with strangers?

    At Escape This, all bookings are exclusive to your group. This has always been (and will remain to be) our policy before, during and after Covid.


    If you want to be locked in a room with a group of people you have never met before (some people do!) then we recommend you try another escape room experience provider.

  • 💳 Can I book more than one room to start at the same time?

    Absolutely, if you want to book multiple escape rooms, including Sherlock Holmes: Telephone, to start at the same time. Please use our multi room booker to check availability and place a booking. 

  • ⏳ How long will the Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Escape Room experience last?

    You'll have 45 minutes inside Sherlock Holmes: Telephone... so don't get caught! 


    We recommend you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time and if you allow for 15 minutes afterwards, to catch your breath and debrief, your whole experience will last up to 60 minutes. 


    You may be one of the lucky ones to escape earlier, in which case your time with us may be shorter.

  • ❓ How many people can play Sherlock Holmes: Telephone at the same time?

    The maximum group size that our Sherlock Holmes: Telephone escape room can accomodate is 2 people.


    Our group limits are set to optimise gameplay and ensure a truly immersive experience for all our guests. Fortunately for you, it is company policy to never compromise on your gameplay experience so these limits are NOT flexible! 


    If your group is larger than 2 players we suggest that you book multiple rooms to start at the same time and split your group across the rooms. Thus ensuring the very best experience for everyone in your group.

  • 🗣️ What if I don’t speak English fluently?

    Spoken cues and clues are a key element of our escape rooms. Presently, these cues are only available in English, though we are working towards multi-language options. 


    To ensure the best escape experience in the meantime, we recommend that the majority of your player group should be fluent in English.

  • 👍 Is Sherlock Holmes: Telephone a good choice for my first escape room?

    First time escapers will find Sherlock Holmes: Telephone quite challenging but it remains a very popular choice for first timers. So yes it's a great choice and our gamesmasters will be on hand to offer any extra clues if you need them.

  • 🦺 Are there any health & safety precautions we should know about?

    Like all escape rooms, Sherlock Holmes: Telephonee is a controlled lighting environment. It may feature periods of complete darkness and/or flashing lights. Similarly, you might experience confined spaces and/or jump scares during your escape. If you have any concerns or questions, please raise these with our Gamesmasters at check-in.

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We have 10 other rooms to choose from at our Melbourne CBD escape room centre! These include The Pirates, Cannibal, Bank Heist, and many more thrilling adventures. A full list of our planned rooms can be found on our Escape This Melbourne CBD centre page.


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