Adelaide's Best Hostels for Backpackers, Couples, and Groups

With everything you'd expect quality-wise from a YHA, the Adelaide Central does not disappoint. The location is terrific, right in the middle of the city on Light Square, and walking distance to everything you would need such as restaurants, bars, shops, grocery store, and all of the sights and activities you want to see.

The building itself is modern and many rooms have been recently refurbished. They are well painted with a basic but modern decorative style. Family rooms and private rooms have balconies and TVs. Dorms are also modern and spacious with lockers and clean bunks. Bathroom facilities are up to date and kept clean by the friendly and helpful staff.

The common areas are also very nicely laid out. The main common area has TVs, games and table tennis, and a huge, upgraded shared kitchen for those who wish to cook their own meals.

The vibe of this hostel is quiet and relaxed, yet the common area is social and fun, making for a good spot to meet and mingle with other travelers. The staff arranges various activities through the week to help travelers meet, such as pizza nights and tours of the city.

The front desk can arrange the booking of tours and activities. They also offer luggage storage.

Guest reviews give high marks for cleanliness, the modern facilities, and the helpfulness of the staff.

This small hostel in central Adelaide claims to be "like staying at a mate's place." Run by experienced travelers, they have been in business for a long time and have earned a reputation as being a fun, social hostel with a home-away-from-home feel. It is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, nightlife, and more.

On offer are dorms with shared bathrooms, all of which are kept clean. A free pancake breakfast helps you start your day, and the very friendly staff will help you with anything, even non-tourist related issues. They also have Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, games, TV, and more.

You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a common room, board games, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, parking, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hostel offers friendly service and a common room. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Laundry facilities, luggage storage, parking, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.