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Port Adelaide Backpackers

2.0 star property
Waterfront hostel with a bar connected to a shopping center in Adelaide

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Private kitchen
Family Room | Bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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24 Nile St, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Adelaide Oval
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room | Bed sheets

Family Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Adelaide

Located in Port Adelaide, Port Adelaide Backpackers is adjacent to Fishermen's Wharf Market and within a 5-minute walk of Jackalope Studio Gallery. This 20-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, a library, and express check-in. Centrally located in Adelaide, the hostel is connected to a shopping center, and a short walk from South Australian Maritime Museum and Australian Museum of Childhood.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Grange Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Henley Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Adelaide Entertainment Centre - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Adelaide Oval - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Adelaide Station - 11 min walk
  • Entertainment Centre Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Birkenhead Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Port Admiral Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Banksia Tree Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Schnithouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Port Adelaide Backpackers

Waterfront hostel with a bar connected to a shopping center in Adelaide
Guests of Port Adelaide Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-in. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
TVs come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

What's there to see near Port Adelaide Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in Port Adelaide, just steps from Fishermen's Wharf Market and Jackalope Studio Gallery, and within a short walk of South Australian Maritime Museum. You'll also find Australian Museum of Childhood and National Railway Museum less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Port Adelaide Backpackers on Oct 12, 2025 start from $54.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Port Adelaide Backpackers feature a casino on the premises?

No, Port Adelaide Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Port Adelaide Backpackers?

Couples staying at this waterfront hostel will appreciate amenities such as a bar and a library.

Does Port Adelaide Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Port Adelaide Backpackers feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Port Adelaide Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Port Adelaide Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Port Adelaide Backpackers.

Does Port Adelaide Backpackers have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Port Adelaide Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Port Adelaide Backpackers is Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL), which is 8.4 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Port Adelaide Backpackers?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Port Adelaide Backpackers.

Port Adelaide Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 80 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

DJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alright place in generally and have your own room upstairs but facilities definitely need major repairs ie broken shower heads and cramped toilets
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Found the place very clean quiet and peaceful
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

It was ok for value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DONT STAY HERE
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Safe and friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Hung Song

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rhylee

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anamika

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

p

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr Simon M

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room we booked had poo on the quilt upon arrival. Had room changed but was not what we paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

HU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
peace~ and love~~
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a quiet simple and nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good. Reception is virtual, staffs are also nice. They do not use physical keys which is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Haris R

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Close to everything. Budget friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023