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Port Adelaide Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Adelaide

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Dining
Fridge, microwave
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Port Adelaide Backpackers offers a library for quiet moments, a billiards table for friendly competition, and free WiFi to keep everyone connected. Express check-in/out and on-site laundry simplify travel. The convenient location gets consistently positive reviews.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Bed)

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Bed)

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Port Adelaide, a neighborhood in Adelaide, Port Adelaide Backpackers is near a metro station and on the waterfront. Semaphore Jetty and North Adelaide Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adelaide Zoo and South Australian Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Adelaide Entertainment Centre or Adelaide Oval.
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Map
24 Nile St, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Grange Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Henley Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Adelaide Entertainment Centre - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Adelaide Oval - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Adelaide Station - 11 min walk
  • Entertainment Centre Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Birkenhead Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Port Admiral Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Port Anchor Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Port Adelaide Backpackers

Hostel located in Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • A billiards/pool table and a TV in the lobby
Other amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Backpackers Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers
Port Adelaide Backpackers Hostel
Port Alai Backpackers Hostel
Adelaide Backpackers Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Adelaide Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Port Adelaide Backpackers located?

Located in Port Adelaide, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Fishermen's Wharf Market, Jackalope Studio Gallery, and South Australian Maritime Museum. Australian Museum of Childhood and National Railway Museum are also within 10 minutes. Port Adelaide Station is 11 minutes by foot and Port Adelaide Ethelton Station is 12 minutes.

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Port Adelaide Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 81 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Saul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not a good place to go and was abused by tenants and felt unsafe and unconfortable and ther is no caretaker to sort issues and had to cancell stay and go someewher else and they wont refund the stay even tho they are resposible for the unsafe enviroment
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MOHAMED

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's was unsafe to stay there . People there they was fighting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Found the place very clean quiet and peaceful
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

DJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldnt let my Dogs Still here Full of Drughead, Drunks and ppl Fighting all night long Beds are rough even in the family rooms the hygiene is horrifying, the kitchen are allaays a mess. You talk.tp.the staff thou a.tv screen and there is noone on site only a. Cleaner that comes Tv was broke ,Draws Broke
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Safe and friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a quiet simple and nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin

It was ok for value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
peace~ and love~~
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Hung Song

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room is smelly and the kitchen is in a mess. I need to check out early in the morning. But there is no instruction/staff there for checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gianluca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our sheets were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good. Reception is virtual, staffs are also nice. They do not use physical keys which is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr Simon M

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room we booked had poo on the quilt upon arrival. Had room changed but was not what we paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe, dirty and only one remote (overseas) staff member. We were checked in by a remote staff member working from overseas. There was no staff at the location and no one to contact after 9:30pm. On check-in, a non staff member assisted myself and one other person checking in, which was helpful, but could have been an issue if there was any ulterior motives to helping, particularly because we had a printer give us our code to the door. Their signage says that there is no right to a refund, which is against consumer law in Australia. They say it’s about change of mind, but the service provided here is well below what I would expect of even the cheapest hostels I’ve stayed at. We were unable to use the kitchen due to other people being passive aggressive and who proceeded to speak violently about us outside our door and window. They threatened to harm us. By this time, there was no where else we could stay and no one at the hotel to contact. There was a child unsupervised in the hallways who was crying at times. The child stayed in that hallway for up to an hour before the parents came back and this happened multiple times that night. There was a moderate level of cleanliness, but that was overshadowed by a toilet that was flooding and not properly sealed to the ground, dirty stained bedding and duct tape that seemed to be holding the beds together. I don’t recommend staying here and I believe this place is not a property fit to be used as accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

p

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The power points don't work can't charge a phone in an area that isn't entirely public the points in the rooms don't work
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a safe place to stay! Avoid if you can!

Try Not to stay here if possible! The accommodation is not safe at all, the doors are always open and anyone can come in or get out, i saw a few people sleeping on the couch, and I’m sure they didn’t have a room, so was a bit scary, everyone can stay here as there is Not a receptionist in this accommodation, they work from home so when u check in you have to press the button and you’ll be talking to someone who is working from home. There are Not tourists here either, most people staying here are residents. The place is not very clean either.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I don't like the toilet s
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here! I am actually from Adelaide and needed a spot close to port Adelaide for the weekend. I have stayed at plenty backpackers in my time and let me tell you, this is not a backpackers. No staff on premises, obviously It was more than likely too dangerous to have someone at the check-in desk, so check-in in is via web call. No travellers to be seen anywhere. this place is for those who unfortunately have nowhere to go or are struggling with a drug addiction of some kind. My door didn't lock properly. I walked in, took a look at the room and basically walked out immediately. no gendered toilet/ shower blocks. terrifying if you are concerned for your safety as a woman and even as a man. Don't waste your money. It's a halfway house not a backpacker's hostel. Port Adelaide is a great place, it's unfortunate that hostel lies about their premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Muskan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alright place in generally and have your own room upstairs but facilities definitely need major repairs ie broken shower heads and cramped toilets
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible place. Place is a health risk room absolutely stinks like cat pee . Black mold in the showers and bath rooms.I do not recommend staying there its not a back packers it a half way house Absolute S##T hole
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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