Level 1, 62 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
What's nearby
Rundle Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Adelaide Casino - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Adelaide Oval - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Adelaide Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Adelaide Botanic Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 16 min drive
Pirie Street Tram Station - 3 min walk
Adelaide Station - 5 min walk
Adelaide Mile End Station - 26 min walk
Rundle Mall Tram Stop - 1 min walk
Adelaide Railway Station Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Art Gallery Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Restaurants
The Little Pub - 2 min walk
Harry's Bar - 1 min walk
Guzman Y Gomez - 1 min walk
CIBO Espresso - 1 min walk
Gong Cha - 1 min walk
About this property
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Rundle Mall and Adelaide Casino. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, University of Adelaide and Adelaide Convention Centre are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Rundle Mall Tram Stop is steps away and Adelaide Railway Station Tram Stop is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, Filipino, Korean, Portuguese
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol allowed onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Bed sheets fee: AUD 2 per person, per stay
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.
Also known as
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Adelaide
Blue Galah Backpackers Adelaide
Blue Galah Backpackers
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Adelaide
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Galah Backpackers 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 Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Adelaide Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include State Library of South Australia (6-min walk) and Adelaide Oval (13-min walk), along with Adelaide Zoo (0.9 mi) and Adelaide Botanic Gardens (0.9 mi).
What's the area around Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel like?
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel is in Adelaide Central Business District, a short 1-minute walk from Rundle Mall Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Rundle Mall.
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2018
Good place and good location with a friendly staff and one bar available on the balcony. Clean and tidy. Unfortunate my room was close to the bar and it's so loud the week end till 2 a.m that it's not possibe to sleep.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Aug 2018
The beds were a nightmare, very old and so dirty. The only positive thing was the position, a very central position!
Maria
Maria, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2018
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 May 2018
I thought I would spend my last night here as a change from the YHA - big mistake,.
The good - Conveniently right in the middle of town
The bad -
no bathroom on top floor,
very dirty small kitchen,
dirty cramped room with old tattered stained dirty carpet with dust everywhere,
stained crumpled brown sheets. and stained mattress protector
No security at all - the back fire door right near the first floor bathroom was propped open posing a security risk as anyone could come in. I did not feel safe at all in the shower - anyone could walk in and able to look into the shower above the partial door. The poor reception person is made to take clients dirty linen with his bare hands. Why not have an infection conscious way of receiving dirty linen.
Staff not particularly friendly.
Topped by a very noisy inconsiderate rowdy crowd screaming and laughing in the lounge at 2:45am. on this particular night.
The YHA is the opposite in all these aspects.
Goodtraveller
Goodtraveller, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2018
Verified traveller
9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 Feb 2017
located in middle of CBD, easy access to all public transport, rooms are very basic.
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
16 Jun 2016
The Worst place to stay EVER!
The huge down fall of this hostel is that it has a BAR on the same floor as the hostel. There is no door to seperate them. The BAR was open until 2am both Friday & Saturday nights. There were drunken screaming girls and loud obnoxious people coming and going all night long. Patrons from the bar use the same bathroom facility as you do. This added a bonus of being able to listen to youngsters from the bar vomitting in the toilets while you had your nightly shower. There was NO security and no-one on the front desk from 10pm each night. The front security door was wedged open all night to allow bar patrons access to the venue. The No Refund policy ensures that if you leave early (because it's so disgusting here) you will not get ANY money back. We had food stolen from the fridge, cigerette smoke from the BAR balcony wafting into our room, long term hostel people staying up partying until 5:30am (only going to bed when we told them we'd call the police). All in all it was THE WORST place I have ever stayed.
Roni
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 May 2016
Central to Everything
Certainly not the best Hostel I've stayed in but is central to Adelaide CBD, transports and all the sights. While some of the facilities are below par the balcony bar improves the overall feel and rating of the hostel. Very cheap and affordable place to stay and I guess you get what you pay but would easily stay here again.
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Dec 2019
Sang
Sang, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2019
En plein centre-ville, près de tout. Bien entretenu. La cuisine est un peu petite quoique bien équipée. Bon choix.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jan 2019
2段ベッドの上のベッドに柵がないところにあたり、寝ている間に落ちるか不安になった
A
A, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 Jul 2018
Central beliggenhed men en smule uhumsk
Der er trapper (ca 30 trin) op til receptionen. De bruger nøgler. Der er ekstremt lydt over alt. Og der er en bar så halvdelen af de mulige toiletter var meget ulækre lørdag morgen. Der er vaske muligheder for 4Aud vask og 4 Aud tørrer.
M.
M., 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2018
Mysigt hostel i Adelaide
Läget var jättebra. Personalen var trevliga och hjälpsamma. Det fanns en mysig altan, där man kunde sitta och äta frukost. Sängen jag fick var skön. Jag var där bara en natt, hade gärna skannat längre.
Nina
Nina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 Aug 2017
Es céntrico pero la habitación era muy pequeña y sin ventana. No dejan beber alcohol con las comidas.
Montserrat
Montserrat, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Nov 2016
시티에서 가까운 깔끔하지 않은 호스텔
바로 옆에 펍이 있고 방음이 하나도 안돼서 펍가고 싶으시면 맥주사들고 방안에서 마셔도 펍에 있는 느낌 내실수 있습니다. 베개에서는 락스냄새에 다 뜯어진 매트릭스. 애들레이드 속의 인도를 경험하고 싶으시면 여기가 딱입니다.