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The Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Adelaide Oval

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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

7.6 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)

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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 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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144 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000

What's nearby

  • Rundle Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Adelaide - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Adelaide Casino - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Adelaide Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 17 min drive
  • Adelaide Parklands Station - 5 min drive
  • Pirie Street Tram Station - 11 min walk
  • Adelaide Station - 18 min walk
  • 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

When you stay at The Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Adelaide Zoo and Rundle Mall. Also, Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM

What to do

  • Free bicycles nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
ROOM

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
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Fees & policies

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
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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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 12 minutes' walk from Rundle Mall.

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The Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

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
1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

BARRY EDWIN, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for money. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

THE LOCATION AND THE KITCHEN AND THE MEALS BEANS AND RICE CHILI AND THE ICE CREAM
Gerard, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in was friendly and efficient. Good location. Spacious room
1-night trip

6/10 Good

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...)
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice
Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Served purpose as only wanted bed for night

Very hard to locate reception & check - very confusing
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant quiet place to stay.

A great place close to the city and the Central Market. Quiet well maintained with pleasant staff
robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would stay again

Good wifi, big kitchen, comfy pillows though the bed is a bit noisy. Would stay again
Jen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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.

4/10 Fair

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.