Best places to stay in Adelaide
Adelaide is a compact city where most of the sights, tours and shops are all within the centre. Adelaide is best known for the churches, but it is no longer the sleepy country town that it used to be. Today, the millennium generations have made the city much more complex. Now you have a large, multi-ethnic population with a thriving art community and pop-up shops, street food and art on every corner to explore.
City Centre
The city centre is the central business district (CBD). It consists of 1 square mile and the boundaries are where most tourist attractions are, including the Adelaide Central Market, Chinatown and Rundle Mall. Here you have the South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia and Ayers House, all within walking distance. The Hilton Adelaide on Victoria Square is in the middle of the CBD and set in the entertainment and shopping districts of the city centre.
North Adelaide
The older, stately homes of Adelaide are mostly in the northern area. You also have amazing parklands and fine dining establishments. The area is home to chic, boutique-style lodging. Enjoy a comfortable and luxurious stay in Northern Adelaide at the Majestic Minima Hotel.
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide has the most local pubs and it is just 30 minutes from city centre. Here you can hop onto a Port River cruise and see the Bottlenose dolphins or visit the South Australian Maritime Museum to spend the afternoon in the local cafés. If you want to remain close to the port, stay at the Quest Port Adelaide, which is right on the water. You also have the Largs Pier Hotel on Esplanade, which is near the top of the harbour.
Glenelg
Glenelg is a popular beachside destination for Aussies with lots of interesting dining and shopping. Along the Holdfast Marina and Jetty Road, you find local cafés and boutiques to enjoy. Close to the area is the Harbour Town, which is the home of the only discount shopping mall in this part of the city. Majestic Hotels with multiple properties in North Adelaide offer a comfortable stay near the harbour. The Stamford Grand Adelaide is on the waterfront, right along the sandy beaches.
Cheap hotels in Adelaide
Whether you stay in the CBD or you are in the suburbs, you have affordable hotel options that are located in safe areas and close to the amenities you need as a visitor. The ibis Adelaide Hotel is an economy hotel in the CBD with 311 rooms. You also have the Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide on Hindley, which is a 4-star hotel close to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Rundle Shopping Mall and the Adelaide Central Markets. BreakFree Adelaide on Hindley Street has spacious studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom flats.