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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property

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Games room
Shared kitchen
Reception
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
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 this property

YHA Adelaide Central

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Victoria Square
This smoke-free hostel features self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a library, and free newspapers are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
During your stay at YHA Adelaide Central, you're just a quick walk from Chinatown. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, convenience store, and laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Square and Westpac House
As a guest of YHA Adelaide Central, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at YHA Adelaide Central. For a fee, parking is available.

This Adelaide hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at YHA Adelaide Central.
  • 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. 139 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 255 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

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