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How much do hostels in Adelaide cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Adelaide, Australia range from $20 to $90/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 8 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20.

Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $20/night) and October the most expensive (around $22/night).

At $20/night and up, Adelaide is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Australia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 7 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-12T09:37:53.929Z.

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Local knowledge for Adelaide

Where to stay

Most hostels sit in the East End near Rundle Street or a few blocks west around Hindley Street. The East End is the better base: quieter at night, walkable to the Central Market on Gouger Street, and an easy walk to North Terrace's museums if you want free things to do.

Getting around

  • The free tram runs from the CBD all the way to Glenelg Beach. If you board within the free zone you pay nothing, and the ride takes about 30 minutes. It's the easiest free half-day in the city.
  • Central Market on Gouger Street is open Tuesday through Saturday and has the cheapest and most varied lunch options downtown. The Asian food hall section reliably runs cheap.
  • Avoid booking on Hindley Street if you're a light sleeper. It's the main nightlife strip and loud on weekends until 3am. Rundle Street runs parallel two blocks north and is significantly calmer.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in winter (June to August). February and March are the crunch months: the Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide run back to back, filling beds early and pushing prices up sharply.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Adelaide cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20. Dorm beds currently range from $20 to $90/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Adelaide?

HostelHound currently tracks 8 hostels in Adelaide, Australia.

What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Adelaide?

Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in Adelaide. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20/night.

Is Adelaide affordable compared to other hostel cities in Australia?

Adelaide is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Australia, with dorm prices starting from $20/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Adelaide?

Most hostels sit in the East End near Rundle Street or a few blocks west around Hindley Street. The East End is the better base: quieter at night, walkable to the Central Market on Gouger Street, and an easy walk to North Terrace's museums if you want free things to do.

What is the best time of year to visit Adelaide?

Hostels are cheapest in winter (June to August). February and March are the crunch months: the Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide run back to back, filling beds early and pushing prices up sharply.