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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
  • Adelaide Parklands
    1 min walk
  • Victoria Square
    7 min walk
  • Westpac House
    7 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

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 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus 3 with Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, 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 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus One Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus One with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • Adelaide Central Market - 8 min walk
  • Rundle Mall - 13 min walk
  • University of Adelaide - 17 min walk
  • Adelaide Oval - 18 min walk

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 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

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

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
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

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
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 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. 132 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 246 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled 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

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

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location. Walking distance to Central Market, library, museum and many coffee shops. Recommend Elementary Coffee which is a couple streets down. We stayed in a private with ensuite and it was everything we needed. Had never stayed in a hostel before and as the mom of 20 somethings thought it was all dorms. It’s not and there were others my age or older.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

caroline

One night at YHA
I booked a single room which was lovely, own bathroom too. Didn’t want dorm room cause I hate top bunks !However only two out of the four washing machines were working :( Building is maze like inside, nice and quite at night. Located right across street from Adelaide bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vinit

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was the worst dormitory hostel experience I have ever had. From the moment I arrived, everything was wrong. The check-in process was slow and inefficient. The hostel staff was rude and unhelpful. When I finally got to my dorm room, I was horrified. It was filthy. The beds were unmade, the sheets were dirty, and the floor was covered in crumbs. There was even a cockroach crawling on the wall. I asked about lockers, and they told me that there were lockers in the dorm room, but they didn't have locks. I was shocked. How could they expect guests to keep their belongings safe if the lockers didn't have locks? I was so exhausted that I decided to just try to sleep. But it was impossible. The bed was uncomfortable, the room was noisy, and I couldn't stop thinking about the cockroach. I checked out first thing in the morning and went to a different hostel. I would never recommend this hostel to anyone. It is the worst hostel I have ever stayed in.