YHA Adelaide Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Victoria Square

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Games room
Shared kitchen
Billiards
Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
  • Place, Victoria Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Adelaide Central Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rundle Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Plus Two Ensuite Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Plus One with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Plus One Balcony with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Ensuite Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Plus One Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Plus 3 with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Double Plus 4 Balcony with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

Double Plus 4 Balcony With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Double Plus Single Balcony With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Ensuite Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Plus 3 Singles With Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5

Queen Plus 2 Singles Balcony with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Double Plus Single With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Adelaide

YHA Adelaide Central puts you in the heart of Adelaide, within just a 10-minute stroll of Victoria Square and Westpac House. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Adelaide Central Business District hostel include Adelaide Central Market and Rundle Mall.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adelaide Central Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adelaide Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rundle Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Pirie Street Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • City West Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Elementary Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Franklin Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lime 2 Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Déjà Vu Champagne Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Adelaide Central

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Victoria Square
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/games 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
YHA Adelaide Central offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Adelaide Central?

YHA Adelaide Central offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Adelaide Central on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$99.0, including 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.

Is parking available at YHA Adelaide Central?

Yep, YHA Adelaide Central has a self car park for AUD 15 per night.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Adelaide Central?

The closest beach to YHA Adelaide Central is Glenelg Beach (9.7 km).

Does YHA Adelaide Central serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Adelaide Central?

No, YHA Adelaide Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Adelaide Central?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Adelaide Central?

No, only service animals are allowed.