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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property
Adelaide's central hub puts travelers right near Victoria Square, making it easy to explore the city and return whenever needed - perfect for urban adventurers.

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A modern lounge area with a ping pong table, seating, and a large poster promoting travel. - YHA Adelaide Central (Adelaide)
A lobby with a purple wall, orange sofa, and a luggage room sign. - YHA Adelaide Central (Adelaide)
A restaurant with a long wooden table, colorful chairs, and a mural on the wall. - YHA Adelaide Central (Adelaide)
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YHA Adelaide Central offers a practical downtown base with free WiFi and laundry. Near Victoria Square, it has nearby grocery stores for essentials. Guests value the convenient location, luggage storage, and arcade/game room for downtime.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 with Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 Balcony with Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Ensuite Balcony

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 Ensuite

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, a neighborhood in Adelaide, YHA Adelaide Central is near a metro station. Victoria Square and Westpac House are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Adelaide Central Market and Rundle Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Adelaide Oval. Visit our Adelaide travel guide
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135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
    Victoria Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A market entrance with a sign indicating a low clearance of 3.2 meters.
    Adelaide Central Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern building with a glass facade, a large pool, and a well-maintained lawn.
    Adelaide Convention Centre
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adelaide Arcade with a prominent dome and ornate architecture.
    Rundle Mall
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic church with a pointed steeple and a statue in the foreground.
    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

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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)

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Adelaide Central pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at YHA Adelaide Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA Adelaide Central?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Adelaide Central located?

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Square, Westpac House, and Adelaide Central Market. Rundle Mall and University of Adelaide are also within 1 mi (2 km). City West Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

YHA Adelaide Central Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice kitchen to use and pretty a good location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anh Chuong

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Charmian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely! Great shared spaces and v good private room
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really great & helpful didn’t matter what time I got there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

janelle

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chrishantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aleesha

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Clean, comfortable and affordable

I stayed in a single room at YHA for 5 nights and really enjoyed my experience. All staff were super friendly and happy to help wherever they could. Having staff available at all hours of the day was also handy. The shared kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and salt/pepper, and there was always room to cook alongside other guests. Travelling for work, I particularly enjoyed the number of spaces available for me to work when I needed a change of scenery. Wifi was also excellent. Room was very large and clean, and the shared bathroom was also clean (despite a number of showers being out of order, I never had to wait for facilities). Highly recommend the YHA as an affordable, comfortable accommodation option!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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