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Where to Stay in Adelaide

Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips

🛡️ Very Safe💰 Budget: AUD 100/day🚶 Very Walkable☀️ Best: Feb, Apr, Dec

Our pick for backpackers

Stay in Gouger Street Precinct

Features a high concentration of affordable eateries and budget-friendly hostels.

Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers

Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting Adelaide

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Gouger Street Precinct

Budget

Adelaide's vibrant Chinatown and culinary hub, buzzing with Asian restaurants and eateries.

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  • +Incredible food scene, especially Asian cuisine
  • +Lively atmosphere, particularly in the evenings
  • +Very affordable dining options
  • -Can be noisy at night
  • -Accommodation options are more limited and can be basic
🏨 Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets🏨 Ibis Styles Adelaide🏨 Adelaide Central Backpackers
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Adelaide CBD

Mid-range

A compact and walkable city center with a mix of heritage architecture, modern retail, and cultural institutions.

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  • +Excellent public transport access
  • +Abundance of dining and entertainment options
  • +Central to most attractions
  • -Can feel quiet on weekends outside of specific hubs
  • -Limited green space directly within the core
🏨 InterContinental Adelaide🏨 Ovolo The Gentry🏨 Adelaide Central YHA
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North Adelaide

Luxury

Leafy, upscale residential area with charming heritage homes and boutique shopping strips.

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  • +Quiet and peaceful atmosphere
  • +Beautiful architecture and tree-lined streets
  • +Proximity to parks and the river
  • -Fewer budget accommodation options
  • -Requires a short bus or tram ride to reach the CBD's main attractions
🏨 The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Sofitel🏨 Adabco Boutique Hotel🏨 Quest South Perth
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Glenelg

Mid-range

A popular beachside suburb with a lively atmosphere, shops, cafes, and a long sandy beach.

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  • +Direct beach access and ocean views
  • +Family-friendly atmosphere
  • +Easy tram access to the city
  • -Can be very crowded during peak season and weekends
  • -Further from the city's main cultural attractions
🏨 Mantra Marina🏨 The Seawall Apartments🏨 Adelaide Shores

Daily Budget (Budget)

AUD 100/day

Adelaide Central Hostel dorm bedAUD 35
Banh Mi from Vietnam 2 Go and groceries from Central MarketAUD 25
Free City Connector BusAUD 0
Explore Adelaide Botanic Garden, walk along River Torrens, visit Art Gallery of South AustraliaAUD 0
Visit South Australian MuseumAUD 0
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Hidden Gems in Adelaide

Lesser-known spots the locals love

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Adelaide Central Market

A bustling hub of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and delicious international foods. It's the perfect place to sample local flavors and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.

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Hahndorf

FREE

Australia's oldest surviving German settlement, Hahndorf offers charming main street filled with artisan shops, bakeries, and traditional German pubs. It's a delightful step back in time.

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