In the heart of Adelaide's Central Business District, The Guesthouse - Hostel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a sunny terrace. Unwind in this vibrant neighborhood close to Rundle Mall and University of Adelaide, where you can connect with others over free WiFi or plan your next adventure with tour/ticket assistance.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Free breakfast
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Terrace
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (5)
Television
Terrace
Laundry facilities
DVD player
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Room options
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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop - 8 min walk
University Tram Stop - 10 min walk
City South Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Winstons Bar - 7 min walk
The Wakefield Hotel - 3 min walk
The Original Coopers Alehouse - 4 min walk
Earl of Aberdeen Hotel - 4 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 1 min walk
About this property
The Guesthouse - Hostel
The Guesthouse - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Adelaide and Rundle Mall. Also, Adelaide Zoo and Adelaide Casino are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop is 8 minutes and University Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
What to do
Free bikes nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
25-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
Shower only
Towels
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Guesthouse Hostel Adelaide
Guesthouse Adelaide
The Guesthouse Hostel Adelaide
The Guesthouse - Hostel Adelaide
The Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Adelaide
Frequently asked questions
Does The Guesthouse - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Guesthouse - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Guesthouse - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guesthouse - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Guesthouse - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Adelaide Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Guesthouse - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around The Guesthouse - Hostel like?
The Guesthouse - Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop and 10 minutes' walk from University of Adelaide.
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The Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
4 August 2021
i called the property to confirm my booking and the voice message stated that they where closed dur to Covid and i lost my money.. No one bothered to confirm anything and i am very annoyed
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 December 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 November 2019
I liked the offer to stay in the common room and kitchen after I had checked out. There was a severe heatwave at the time.
I was grateful for this.
Also, I found the accommodation clean although basic with aircon and TV, free WiFi and the bed was comfortable.
New pillows would be good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2019
A lovely place to stay
Guesthouse Hostel is remarkably a very good hostel and commendable to all travelers who are need a low cost accommodation but will meet their needs. All the staff are very accommodating, helpful and efficient. the site is within walking distance to points of interest. The hostel creates an atmosphere of family and community. There is a free dinners, Chile con carne Monday night and Pizza Weds. What a place. Highly recommended
Aurora
Aurora, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 June 2019
BARRY EDWIN
BARRY EDWIN, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 June 2019
Good value for money. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2019
THE LOCATION AND THE KITCHEN AND THE MEALS BEANS AND RICE CHILI AND THE ICE CREAM
Gerard
Gerard, 7-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 May 2019
Having just travelled through South America I was looking forward to an Australian quality hostel. I booked a private room which is separate to the main building. It was so bad that I cancelled my remaining two nights stay.
Firstly there was no towel in the room & the bed wasn’t made. Apparently towels are ‘for hire’ so I had to cross the four lane busy road back to the main hostel to get one.
Secondly, the electronic security key would not work when I got back late at night (11pm). Again, I had to walk across the four lane busy road, in the rain, and phone the after hours emergency numbers to get a new room key programmed. This ordeal took about an hour.
Thirdly, there was no hot water the next morning in any of the showers. Again, I was asked to cross the busy four lane road and use the showers in the backpackers.
I could see that the hot water service may not be repaired quickly and if had enough of these third world standards so I asked for my money back and checked out. The angry British girl in the front desk tried to refuse a full refund saying it was ‘against policy’. I told her it wasn’t a cancelation due to change of mind, it was due to dissatisfaction. She was unbelievably rude and hostile and reluctantly refunded some (not all) of my subsequent prepaid nights.
I’ve travelled to all corners of the globe - from Kampala in Uganda to San Pedro Chile In the Atacama Desert. This is the worst hostel I’ve stayed in.
Jen
Jen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 April 2019
If you don't mind feeling like sleeping in a prison cell, this place is for you. Run down rooms, bad stench throughout Guesthouse and room, uncomfortable bed and pillows with stains, jail cell bars on the windows and stuck window shutter. Windows stuck open so we were stuck hearing the traffic of a Saturday night. No peaceful sleep eventhough The Guesthouse is supposed to be the peaceful accommodation. Complaied at front desk after we checked in and was promised a call and that something would be done about the stuck window, but it was ignored. Not a good stay at all. Bad stench, sleep and the discomfort from beds and pillows didnt make this a good overnight experience in Adelaide. Thank goodness hadnt booked more than one night. Wont be staying here again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 March 2019
Check in was friendly and efficient. Good location. Spacious room
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
18 December 2018
Very basic room and not a quiet night
Very basic rooms, you get what you pay for I guess - however, tidy and clean. Struggled to sleep as it was quite loud - the hotel is right next to a busy street with trucks and ambulances, and my room was unlucky being next to the entrance to the hostel with some loud heavy door, and behind the kitchen. Breakfast is very basic toast and cereal (not even milk...)
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 December 2018
방이 많은게 좋음
백팩오즈에서 체크인하고 가는겁니다. 동일한데서 운영하는데 게스트하우스가 백팩오즈보다 사람 적고 시설이 더 깔끔함. 일단 자정넘어서도 내내 시끄럽긴한데 백팩오즈보단 덜함. 그냥저냥 인사하고 들어가서 자기시간 보내기는 괜찮은 곳. 화장실에 샤워실 겸하고 각각 층마다 있고 변기3개 샤워실3개가 한 층임. 슬리퍼는 주변 마트에서 걍 대충사세요 3-4달러면 삼 현지마켓에서 안팔면 차이나타운 개가까운데 거기가시면 엄청많이팔고 일단 차이나타운이 먹을것도 많고 영업자체를 늦게까지해서 자주가게됨 단점은 딱히 없고 장점도 딱히 없음. 그냥 가격이 최대장점인데 돈값에 비춰보면 주변 호스텔중에서도 최고라고봄
Sungha
Sungha, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
15 November 2018
Nice
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
15 February 2018
Served purpose as only wanted bed for night
Very hard to locate reception & check - very confusing
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
9 December 2017
Basic room, great location, awesome staff.
This is my second time staying at the Guest House. It's simply, centrally located hospitality with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Both times I've arrived from Melbourne slightly after the 10 p.m. office curfew and both times someone has stuck around to help me out. The free bikes out front are a huge bonus!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
16 October 2017
Basso costo bassa qualità
Ci serviva un appoggio per una notte e non si può chiedere di più a questo ostello,
poca pulizia e letto sfondato.
colazione ridicola.
consigliato solo se si vuole qualcosa di economico e senza pretese
Leo
Leo, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
20 September 2017
gary
gary, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2017
Pleasant quiet place to stay.
A great place close to the city and the Central Market. Quiet well maintained with pleasant staff
robert
robert, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
8 July 2017
Would stay again
Good wifi, big kitchen, comfy pillows though the bed is a bit noisy. Would stay again
Jen
Jen, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2017
Cheuk Yan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2017
Comfy, convenient and cheap
Basic but had everything we needed. Use of full kitchen was great and saved money to be able to prepare some of our own meals. Having to share the bathroom was not a problem as it was cleaned thoroughly daily. Excellent location - walking distance to everything we wanted
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
18 April 2017
Good location
Well, it's a good place. However, my room is close to the street, kitchen and bathroom, not easy for me to sleep. Check-in begins after 2pm, so if arriving early, please arrange your day trip.
Emma
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
14 April 2017
Bit of a compromise but did cost less.
ok place if out are on a tight budget and don't mind sharing bathroom and kitchen facilities with complete strangers. Overall though, it wasn't too bad and did save on costs, so it's nice knowing there are other options like this out there, when the price of standard hotel /motel rooms can add up so quickly over time.