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YHA Adelaide Central, hotel in Adelaide

The award-winning YHA Adelaide Central offers modern air-conditioned accommodations in the heart of Adelaide city center, overlooking picturesque Light Square.

Staff was so kind and patient. The facility was clean. Location was in middle of everything! Lots of locals eateries, including a China town and mall which had diverse ethic cuisine. Accessible to the bus system.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
2,371 reviews
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Adelaide, hotel in Adelaide

Located just 2 minutes' walk from the Adelaide Central Bus Station, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Adelaide is 5 minutes’ walk from Chinatown and the Central Markets.

It's amazing how they keep the place clean and safe all the time! Respect is observed between guests and the staff are amazing.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
892 reviews
Base Camp Hostel, hotel in Adelaide

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Base Camp Hostel is located in the center of Adelaide, a 12-minute walk from Victoria Square.

The staff are very helpful. Kitchen is well organized. Half board for this price is value for money. Really quiet at night so sleep is quite good.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
220 reviews
Port Adelaide Backpackers, hotel in Adelaide

Located in the heart of Port Adelaide, this hostel offers 100MB of free WiFi per day. The hostel front desk can organize dolphin cruises for guests.

Close to warf. Laundry facilities available. Full kitchen. Large family room.
Scored 5.1
5.1
Rated fair
Average
324 reviews
Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Adelaide

Located on Hutt Street a vibrant tree lined boulevard within the city center. The Adelaide Travelers Inn Backpackers Hostel offers some off street as well as local free on street parking.

Nothing
Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Above average
376 reviews
Shingo's Backpackers, hotel in Adelaide

Featuring a shared lounge, Shingo's Backpakcers is set in Adelaide, 1969 feet from Victoria Square.

Resident in there not friendly and walk to loud, I can hear walking noise all night. The room not protect noise from outside at all.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
191 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Hostels that guests love in Adelaide

  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Great location, right in centre of city. Felt very safe and secure. Loved the access to indoor pool, sauna, steam room and heat indoor pool. Comfy bed, neat apartment, great that we had a secured car spot. Beautiful range of eateries/restaurants nearby. Would stay again definitely.
    Jane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $151.14
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,209 reviews
    Great location - you can walk everywhere in the Adelaide CBD. Seems like a safe area. Good kitchenette.
    Nichola
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $69.30
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 446 reviews
    great location and the pub is awesome. perfect for my needs to have a central base on a budget. Bands playing meant free entertainment and a lively atmosphere I didn't feel the need to leave on Saturday night although I has planned to go to a bar or club, in the end I stayed put and had a great night!
    Michael
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $165.61
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 799 reviews
    Great location, amazing pizza restaurant near by, coffee, pub, on-site parking for $17pn, clean, washing machine was great, very accommodating and lovely staff. Stayed in 1 bedroom apartment with 2 year old and was very safe and toddler friendly.
    Ashleigh
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $61.38
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,371 reviews
    Nice staff (very helpful organising your time and tourist activities to make the best of your time there, according to your needs, a and budget). Great atmosphere. Clean and comfy facilities and big, easy-to-lock lockers in the room. Well organised in general. I think, so far, the best hostel I have been to in Australia. Not the cheapest in Adelaide, but there is a good reason for that, Totally worth it.
    Elisa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.80
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 191 reviews
    I liked the common area, there is many sofas and tables. Kitchen looked good as well. The manager is lovely and caring and so were the guests. Very respectful and quiet, it is a small hostel and felt like a safe environment. It is probably the cheapest hostel i found on my 1.5 year australia trip
    Teresa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.10
    Scored 5.1
    5.1
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 324 reviews
    great location next to semaphore beach and a short 10-15 min drive from the city. Derrick was VERY helpful on front desk, ensured we kept our double room for as long as we needed it due to car troubles & the hostel seems like it’s been renovated including rooms, kitchen, toilets/showers & security is amazing! never felt unsafe and everyone was very friendly! definitely recommend staying here (also free parking over the road for 24 hours which is great!) will stay again for sure if in Adelaide
    Joe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.14
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,901 reviews
    Cheap hotel did not have high expectations-it was very clean. Windows don't open, no outlook, but bed was comfortable. It is like staying at a Youth hostel or YMCA.
    Kath
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $99
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,802 reviews
    Great location, clean rooms and comfy for a work trip. Bed was comfy and had all the necessary items but didn’t feel like a cheap and budget place to stay.
    Kari
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $99
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,232 reviews
    Cheap , budget holiday accommodation. Great location . Basic but good value
    Sarah
    Family with young children

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