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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property

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A modern lounge area with a ping pong table, seating, and a large poster promoting travel.
A lobby with a purple wall, orange sofa, and a luggage room sign.
A restaurant with a long wooden table, colorful chairs, and a mural on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a mural on the side, balconies, and a sign for 'Ayo'.
A pool table with balls in a room with purple walls and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $80
$73 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
  • Place, Victoria Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Adelaide Central Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rundle Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A modern, compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a storage unit.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Ensuite Balcony

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Plus 2 with Shared Bathroom

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 with Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Plus 2 Balcony with Shared Bathroom

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 Balcony with Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Ensuite

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Ensuite Balcony

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Ensuite Balcony

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Plus 2 Ensuite

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 Ensuite

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Male Only)

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Male Only)

A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with a view.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Adelaide

With a stay at YHA Adelaide Central, you'll be centrally located in Adelaide, within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Square and Westpac House. .This hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Adelaide Central Market and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Rundle Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Adelaide Central Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Adelaide Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rundle Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Adelaide - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pirie Street Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • City West Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Reserve Social - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Franklin Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TUTTO Cucina + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Edesia Adelaide - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Adelaide Central

YHA Adelaide Central offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of YHA Adelaide Central. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AUD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 25 2026 to September 10 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 37 mi (60 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Adelaide Central YHA Hostel
Adelaide Central YHA
Adelaide Central YHA Hostel
YHA Adelaide Central Adelaide
YHA Adelaide Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Adelaide Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Adelaide

YHA Adelaide Central Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 283 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very friendly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anh Chuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything it needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown close to the galleries and museums, showers clean, four bed room was spacious and the kitchen is well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and affordable accommodation right in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money with friendly staff and lots of space to cook, eat and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything is awesome. I love it’s new look, peaceful and great location in the middle of the CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Wai Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that there were a few communal areas, so you could choose where you wanted to hang out for reading or fresh air or TV, etc..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Narayan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well good place to stay overnight for a backpacker. Blanket maybe bit small for a person of height.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I happy to stay in YHA thank for that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in heart of Adelaide

Great location, staff and guests. Can’t fault.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blessed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the bus to the airport, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Germain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, very clean, commodities are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aarron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the multiculturalism of the YHA. VERY HAPPY TO REST WELL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR ALL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap tidy very basic short term accommodation close to city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really comfortable stay. Good Bed and a good price. Happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room with ensuite was spacious, quiet, comfortable and spotless. Staff from reception to housekeeping were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff. Close to Adelaide Central Markets and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything and able to move around. Rooms ate pretty much sound proof and beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for providing a steady base whilst I explored Adelaide.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022