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About this property

The award-winning YHA Adelaide Central offers modern air-conditioned accommodation in the heart of Adelaide city centre, overlooking picturesque Light Square. Guests have a choice of dormitory and private rooms. Free WiFi is available all throughout the hostel. Each air-conditioned room include large lockers, personal bed lights and fresh decor. All rooms offer a private or shared bathroom. Some rooms also have a balcony with outdoor seating. Private rooms with en suite bathrooms also offer a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities at YHA Adelaide Central include 24-hour internet, luggage storage, shared dining room and a self-catering kitchen. The communal lounge area offers comfortable sofas, plus a flat-screen TV. YHA Adelaide Central is ideally situated for enjoying the West End, with markets, shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs within walking distance. The property is just 20 minutes' by bus from Adelaide Airport or Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal. All reservations are subject to the Booking Terms & Conditions of YHA Australia. To check-in, guests MUST provide a valid Photo ID: passport, interstate driver's license or proof of age card, or rural/regional SA driver's license/proof of age card. YHA properties are designed for travellers and do not provide accommodation to people with a residential address within the same local Government area of the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Adelaide, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking available on-site


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We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
212 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$324
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$122 per night
Price US$367
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
We have 2 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$83 per night
Price US$249
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 3
US$105 per night
Price US$314
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$114 per night
Price US$341
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max persons: 3
US$135 per night
Price US$406
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
We have 2 left
  • 1 double bed and
  • 2 bunk beds
223 feet²
Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max persons: 4
US$128 per night
Price US$384
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 4
US$157 per night
Price US$470
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed and
  • 2 bunk beds
205 feet²
Balcony
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 6
US$110 per night
Price US$330
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max persons: 6
US$153 per night
Price US$459
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 27 September 2025
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
    Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
  • HI-Q&S Certified
    HI-Q&S Certified

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yang
    Australia Australia
    Parking and check-in are convenient. Management is orderly.
  • Yuan
    Australia Australia
    I like that the public spaces are very large and clean and cosy and the staff are all very friendly
  • Lu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, great facilities, super comfy room, and the staff were always helpful and friendly!
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    The car park enabled me to come and go unlike similar accomodation in the city . Clean.
  • Tammy
    Australia Australia
    Location was great. Parking was easy to find. checking in and out was simple. Staff were all pleasant.
  • Aisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Facilities were great and the room was clean and spacious.
  • Adrien
    France France
    Kitchen very confortable with everything I needed. Rooms and bathrooms are clean. Great place to stay for a few days or several weeks in Adelaide in the middle of the CBD.
  • Codie
    Australia Australia
    Great place to stay. Super affordable but the rooms and facilities are clean. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
  • Kayleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the common area the most. Makes it really easy to meet people.
  • Sirisophaphorn
    Australia Australia
    This property is nice place and clean and also great staff

Property surroundings

House rules

YHA Adelaide Central takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To check-in, guests must provide a valid photo ID, a passport, a driver's license or interstate proof of age card, or a rural/regional SA driver's license/proof of age card.

YHA properties are designed for travellers and do not provide accommodation to people with a residential address within the same local government area of the property. We also limit stays to a total of 14 days.

The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian whilst at the property.

Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in shared dormitory rooms; they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy, please contact the property directly.

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply.

Linen is provided for all rooms. Towels are available free of charge at reception.

Please note that guests staying in shared rooms or private rooms with a shared bathroom must have their profile photo taken in order to proceed with the check-in process.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Adelaide Central in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.