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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property

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Game room
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Shared kitchen
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
  • Victoria Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rundle Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Adelaide Oval
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Plus One Balcony with Shared Bathroom

Double Plus One Balcony with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Plus 3 with Shared Bathroom

Double Plus 3 with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom

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

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Queen Ensuite Balcony

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus One Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus One with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.6 km
  • Adelaide Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rundle Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Adelaide - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪European Union Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cumby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cry Baby - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plus 82 GoGi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunny's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Adelaide Central

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Victoria Square
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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

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

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
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

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. 141 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 257 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yiyang

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Please be aware, the place has homeless people coming there in the evening. The shared bathrooms are dirty, had shavings all over. I was afraid for my mom with what looked like addicts/homeless people all around the area and at the place. After paying for the room and paying for parking and going out till the evening before bringing my stuff in, I felt uncomfortable/unsafe there. I dropped the keys off and checked out, booking a better place the night of...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for people of all ages looking for value for money and a comfortable stay. It is central to the Adelaide CDB and close to the Adelaide markets. Inclusive and accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Clean. Modern. Quiet. Affordable. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nodoka

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Álvaro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vikrant

I used the place just to sleep . For that purpose it fit the bill along with costs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blessed

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaojie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmian

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely! Great shared spaces and v good private room
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As expected from a budget hostel. Nothing more, nothing less. No surprises.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Aleesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were lovely, parking was a pain until I knew of paid secure parking. Only problems there isn't much for children to do there and no nearby parks. Also there was a permanent smell in the woman's toilets on G level. Overall though great for a tempory stay. Don't forget to label your food 😉
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sathish Anand

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The common kitchen was terrific. But the only problem was the room which dodnt have a toilet and the size was too small for the price .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023