Adelaide Central Business District Travel Guide

Don’t miss Adelaide Central Business District’s top attractions!

Rundle Mall

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Art Gallery of South Australia

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

Migration Museum

Discover the cultures that have helped shape the state and hear the stories of its people at the first Australian museum of its kind.

Adelaide War Memorial

This uniquely striking monument, set among Adelaide’s city parklands, tells of a young nation shocked by the terrible realities of war.

Ayers House Museum

See what life was like for Australians in colonial times at this historic mansion-turned-museum.

Himeji Gardens

Escape the noise and bustling crowds of Adelaide’s city shopping precinct with a picnic at these traditional Japanese gardens.

Jam Factory Contemporary Craft & Design Centre

It’s not just the name of this arts space that is unusual. Browse the galleries and shops to get inspired by some of South Australia’s talented designers.

South Australian Museum

Learn about Antarctic explorers, conduct your own research and see a squid in an elevator shaft at this natural history museum.

State Library of South Australia

Discover the eclectic mix of architecture, delve into South Australian history or just enjoy a good book in this fascinating 19th-century library.

University of Adelaide

Wander the halls, gardens and boulevards of one of Australia’s oldest universities and find plenty of fascinating stories on your educational visit.

Victoria Square

In the centre of Adelaide’s CBD, this large city square is where you will find some of the most important buildings in the state, including many historic sites.

Where to stay in Adelaide Central Business District

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

65 Hindley Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Beehive Corner Building, Adelaide Casino, and Parliament House. Adelaide Convention Centre and Rundle Mall are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 3-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 6 minutes.

Hilton Adelaide

233 Victoria Square

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square and Adelaide Central Market. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Casino are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 5-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide

125 North Terrace

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre. Rundle Mall and University of Adelaide are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes.

The Playford Adelaide MGallery

120 North Terrace

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide Festival Centre and Government House are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes.

Peppers Waymouth Hotel

55 Waymouth Street

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide Casino, and Adelaide Central Market. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Oval are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 3-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 6 minutes.

iStay Precinct Adelaide

185 Morphett Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lion Arts Centre and Adelaide Central Market. Adelaide Casino and Rundle Mall are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Pullman Adelaide

16 Hindmarsh Square

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rundle Mall, South Australian Museum, and Rymill Park. Adelaide Oval is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. Pirie Street Tram Station is 10 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

55 Frome Street

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tandanya (National Aboriginal Cultural Institute) and University of Adelaide. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Zoo are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is 13 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 14 minutes.

Adabco Boutique Hotel

223 Wakefield Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of East End Cafe Precinct, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 14 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 21 minutes.

HotelMOTEL Adelaide

215 South Terrace

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himeji Gardens, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 19 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 26 minutes.

Terrace Hotel Adelaide

208 South Terrace

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Himeji Gardens and Veale Gardens. Adelaide Central Market and Victoria Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 18 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 25 minutes.

Chancellor on Currie

18 Currie Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Square, Rundle Mall, and Government House. Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre are also within 10 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 5 minutes.

InterContinental Adelaide, an IHG Hotel

North Terrace

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Adelaide Casino, Parliament House, and Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide Festival Centre and Government House are also within 5 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes.

The Chifley On South Terrace

226 South Terrace

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himeji Gardens, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 20 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 27 minutes.

Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

2 Flinders Street

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is steps from Adelaide Town Hall and Victoria Square. Adelaide Central Market and Rundle Mall are also within 10 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 3-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 10 minutes.

Rydges Adelaide

1 South Terrace

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Veale Gardens, Adelaide Central Market, and Royal Adelaide Hospital. Adelaide Casino and Rundle Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Adelaide Parklands Station is 10 minutes by foot and Adelaide Showground Station is 14 minutes.

Things to do in Adelaide Central Business District

City & Hahndorf Morning Tour from Adelaide

By Taste The Barossa

Recommended 100% by Travellers

On this half-day tour, take in the highlights of Adelaide city, including the historic Adelaide Oval. Then enjoy panoramic views from Mount Lofty Summit

Duration: 4h

Wotif's insider tips for Adelaide Central Business District

Type:

A place to shop, A place for families, Other

Perfect for:

Anyone, Foodies

Okay, so maybe it's not such a secret but where else can you sit outside a hipster cafe with a bespoke cocktail while watching nerdy-types scour through limited editions in a comic shop. There's a tapas bar and a map shop, too.

Brad, 35. Buenos Aires

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Style:

Craft Beer, Wine, Cocktails

Perfect for:

Couples, Hipsters, LGBTI

Try not to miss this funky bar on the eclectic Peel Street. Inside, hipster bartenders serve up bespoke cocktails and wines from and extensive list. Sit at the bar, in one of the booths or grab a table outside and watch everyone from comic collectors to businessmen shuffle by.

Brad, 35. Buenos Aires

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Style:

Wine, Cocktails

Perfect for:

Hipsters, Singles, LGBTI

Adelaide has more wines than you can shake a vine at and here you'll find dozens of them in an unpretentious environment, with a few from around the world thrown in for good measure. The tapas and small plates are perfect for nibbling on. It's a great stop if you are walking back to downtown from the botanic garden.

Brad, 35. Buenos Aires

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Adelaide Central Business District

Adelaide’s inner sanctum is a treasure-trove of heritage buildings, cafés, bars, green spaces and seasonal festivals.

Don’t miss Adelaide Central Business District’s top attractions!

Rundle Mall

Art Gallery of South Australia

Migration Museum

Adelaide War Memorial

Ayers House Museum

Himeji Gardens

Jam Factory Contemporary Craft & Design Centre

South Australian Museum

State Library of South Australia

University of Adelaide

Victoria Square

Where to stay in Adelaide Central Business District

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

Hilton Adelaide

Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide

The Playford Adelaide MGallery

Peppers Waymouth Hotel

iStay Precinct Adelaide

Pullman Adelaide

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Adabco Boutique Hotel

HotelMOTEL Adelaide

Terrace Hotel Adelaide

Chancellor on Currie

InterContinental Adelaide, an IHG Hotel

The Chifley On South Terrace

Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

Rydges Adelaide

Things to do in Adelaide Central Business District

City & Hahndorf Morning Tour from Adelaide

Wotif's insider tips for Adelaide Central Business District

Peel Street

Clever Little Tailor

Mother Vine