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Port Adelaide Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adelaide hostel on waterfront

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Beach
Shared fridge, microwave
Dining
Property entrance
Family Room | Bed sheets
At Port Adelaide Backpackers, relax with a book from the library or enjoy some friendly competition at the billiards table. With free WiFi, express check-in and out, and laundry facilities on site, your stay is sure to be stress-free. Guests have praised the convenient location.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area
The current price is CNY337
CNY371 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Bed)

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | Bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Bed)

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room | Bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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CNY482 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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About the neighborhood

Map
24 Nile St, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015

What's nearby

  • Fishermen's Wharf Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jackalope Studio Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Australian Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Railway Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Semaphore Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 17 min drive
  • Port Adelaide Station - 11 min walk
  • Port Adelaide Ethelton Station - 12 min walk
  • Port Adelaide Glanville Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Birkenhead Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Port Admiral Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Port Adelaide Backpackers

At Port Adelaide Backpackers, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Adelaide Convention Centre.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • 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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 1960
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Backpackers Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers
Port Adelaide Backpackers Hostel
Port Alai Backpackers Hostel
Adelaide Backpackers Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Port Adelaide Backpackers.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Adelaide Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Port Adelaide Backpackers like?

Port Adelaide Backpackers is located on the waterfront in Port Adelaide, a short 2-minute walk from Fishermen's Wharf Market and 5 minutes' walk from Jackalope Studio Gallery.

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Port Adelaide Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Safe and friendly people
Shane, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room is smelly and the kitchen is in a mess. I need to check out early in the morning. But there is no instruction/staff there for checking out.
Hung Song, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Unsafe, dirty and only one remote (overseas) staff member. We were checked in by a remote staff member working from overseas. There was no staff at the location and no one to contact after 9:30pm. On check-in, a non staff member assisted myself and one other person checking in, which was helpful, but could have been an issue if there was any ulterior motives to helping, particularly because we had a printer give us our code to the door. Their signage says that there is no right to a refund, which is against consumer law in Australia. They say it’s about change of mind, but the service provided here is well below what I would expect of even the cheapest hostels I’ve stayed at. We were unable to use the kitchen due to other people being passive aggressive and who proceeded to speak violently about us outside our door and window. They threatened to harm us. By this time, there was no where else we could stay and no one at the hotel to contact. There was a child unsupervised in the hallways who was crying at times. The child stayed in that hallway for up to an hour before the parents came back and this happened multiple times that night. There was a moderate level of cleanliness, but that was overshadowed by a toilet that was flooding and not properly sealed to the ground, dirty stained bedding and duct tape that seemed to be holding the beds together. I don’t recommend staying here and I believe this place is not a property fit to be used as accommodation.
Natasha, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Wouldnt let my Dogs Still here Full of Drughead, Drunks and ppl Fighting all night long Beds are rough even in the family rooms the hygiene is horrifying, the kitchen are allaays a mess. You talk.tp.the staff thou a.tv screen and there is noone on site only a. Cleaner that comes Tv was broke ,Draws Broke
DJ, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Alright place in generally and have your own room upstairs but facilities definitely need major repairs ie broken shower heads and cramped toilets
Bryan, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Absolutely terrible place. Place is a health risk room absolutely stinks like cat pee . Black mold in the showers and bath rooms.I do not recommend staying there its not a back packers it a half way house Absolute S##T hole
Anthony, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don't stay here! I am actually from Adelaide and needed a spot close to port Adelaide for the weekend. I have stayed at plenty backpackers in my time and let me tell you, this is not a backpackers. No staff on premises, obviously It was more than likely too dangerous to have someone at the check-in desk, so check-in in is via web call. No travellers to be seen anywhere. this place is for those who unfortunately have nowhere to go or are struggling with a drug addiction of some kind. My door didn't lock properly. I walked in, took a look at the room and basically walked out immediately. no gendered toilet/ shower blocks. terrifying if you are concerned for your safety as a woman and even as a man. Don't waste your money. It's a halfway house not a backpacker's hostel. Port Adelaide is a great place, it's unfortunate that hostel lies about their premises.
Stephanie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Found the place very clean quiet and peaceful
Donna, 14-night trip

6/10 Good

It was ok for value
Kevin, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

DONT STAY HERE
Megan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Won't stay here again.
Pat, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The power points don't work can't charge a phone in an area that isn't entirely public the points in the rooms don't work
p, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love it
Prince, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Room we booked had poo on the quilt upon arrival. Had room changed but was not what we paid for.
Mr Simon M, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not a safe place to stay! Avoid if you can!

Try Not to stay here if possible! The accommodation is not safe at all, the doors are always open and anyone can come in or get out, i saw a few people sleeping on the couch, and I’m sure they didn’t have a room, so was a bit scary, everyone can stay here as there is Not a receptionist in this accommodation, they work from home so when u check in you have to press the button and you’ll be talking to someone who is working from home. There are Not tourists here either, most people staying here are residents. The place is not very clean either.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

peace~ and love~~
HU, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It’s a quiet simple and nice place
Bryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good. Reception is virtual, staffs are also nice. They do not use physical keys which is great.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to everything. Budget friendly!
Haris R, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I don't like the toilet s
Marvin, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Our sheets were dirty.
Gianluca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aanrader
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good place to stay

Nice, clean, 30 min walking from beach
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money. I paid a little extra to get a room to myself; if I'd taken a shared room it would have been even more outstanding value for money. I had a car; parking was on-street, but easy to find {although the whole of the location was very quiet}.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

ood clean well run accommodation

friendly easygoing place to stay for a while, nice people , Derek the manager is very helpful and accomodating giving consideration to each individual's needs, happy to stay here anytime in future as needed.
Jack, 5-night trip