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YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property
Hostel near Victoria Square in Adelaide

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Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
  • Rundle Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Adelaide
    ‪17 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 | 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 Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom | 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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus 4 Balcony With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus 3 Singles With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Single Balcony With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus 2 Singles Balcony with Ensuite

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Single With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Adelaide

Heart of Adelaide.Within a 10-minute walk of this Adelaide Central Business District hostel, you'll find Victoria Square and Westpac House. Also, Adelaide Central Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Rundle Mall is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Adelaide Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rundle Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Adelaide - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Adelaide Oval - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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 near Victoria Square in Adelaide
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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

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 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Adelaide Central to the airport?

YHA Adelaide Central is 4.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Adelaide Central?

As of May 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Adelaide Central on May 25, 2025 start from $57.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Adelaide Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Adelaide Central.

How close is YHA Adelaide Central to the beach?

This hostel is 6.7 mi (16-min drive) from Glenelg Beach and 6.1 mi (15-min drive) from Henley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Adelaide Central offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Adelaide Central, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Adelaide Central?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Adelaide Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at YHA Adelaide Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Adelaide Central?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AUD 15 per night.

Does YHA Adelaide Central have a pool?

YHA Adelaide Central does not have a pool.

Does YHA Adelaide Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Adelaide Central to downtown Adelaide?

YHA Adelaide Central is 0.4 mi away from Adelaide.

YHA Adelaide Central Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I happy to stay in YHA thank for that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

THI PHUONG HA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nik farhanah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrishantha

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Germain

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, very clean, commodities are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Locked myself out of my room in the wee hours of the morning, thankfully there was someone at the desk!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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 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