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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property

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Game room
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Double Plus One Balcony with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Dining room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$66
$60 nightly
$66 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26

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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)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

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

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Double Plus One with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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

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Double Plus One Balcony with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus One Balcony with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Ensuite Balcony | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Plus One Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Plus 3 with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Double Plus 4 Balcony With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Double Plus Single Balcony With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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Double Plus 3 Singles With Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5

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Queen Plus 2 Singles Balcony with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Plus Single With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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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
  • ‪The Franklin Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TUTTO Cucina + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Elementary Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SOHO - ‬5 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 offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
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
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. 150 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 275 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sisay

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Saul Mud House Music

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Amilla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is right in the middle of Adelaide a lot to do nearby. However, my room was so dusty it made my nose run like a facet. Also, the beds were incredibly uncomfortable and not suitable for adults. The bunk beds are very unstable and felt as if they would rip over when you climbed them. Breakfast $14 for toast and cereal. Felt more like a low quality dorm than a professional accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

aarron

Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business 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

10/10 Excellent

NAKAMURA

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

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

6/10 Okay

Tan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

THI PHUONG HA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nik farhanah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrishantha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff not very friendly & welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would highly recommend!!

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in Australia. Rooms were cleaned daily, beds comfortable, bathrooms clean. Kitchen got a big messy at times but do not believe that was at fault of the management but rather the other guests. Was spotless every morning. Lots of utensils, appliances and space to be shared! Reception was super friendly and check in/out was quick and easy! Short walk into city centre and bus stops to access beaches around the corner!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Particularly friendly and informative staff. I even received access to bathrooms, kitchen & dining room and quiet room for the rest of the day after I had checked out. The only slight negatives I had were finding space in refrigerators in the kitchen to store my stuff, and the fact that guests ignored the request to dry and replace kitchen crockery and utensils after they had rinsed or washed them.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good kitchen facilities, good room.

Room was fine for a standard hostel, very basic. We had a private room. Kitchen area was GREAT so many ovens and stove tops, loads of fridges for food......really good. The one thing that drove us INSANE on a 40 degree day, you had to go down to reception to get the AC turned on/off. So we are calling reception at 2am to get it turned off, no one answers, so we have to walk down the stairs at 2am. Just really puffed us off. I understand why they do it, but it meant we were then away till 4am trying to get back to sleep after going downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germain

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, very clean, commodities are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Locked myself out of my room in the wee hours of the morning, thankfully there was someone at the desk!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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