Sprawling South Australia’s thriving capital city, Adelaide is a wonderful destination for keen culture buffs and foodies. Once famed for its abundant religious architecture, the city is increasingly embracing the importance of its pre-colonial past, and acknowledging the Kaurna Aboriginal heritage of its land through exhibitions and cultural events. Leafy and appealingly walkable, this is a brilliant city for families, couples or groups of friends to explore, and a burgeoning crop of great hotels await. See our list of the best places to stay in Adelaide for charming B&Bs and swish city boltholes aplenty.
Delve into Adelaide’s fascinating identity with visits to the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australia Museum, or guided walking tours of the city’s heritage landmarks. A well-established network of self-guided tours also allow visitors to discover the city’s street arts and music scene. Foodies will find delectable fresh produce at the 150+ stalls of the bustling Adelaide Central Market, whilst the Botanic Gardens will delight nature enthusiasts.
Central Adelaide is fringed with verdant parkland, perfect for scenic strolls, runs or cycle rides. The banks of the River Torrens offer a scenic walking route, whilst the picturesque Adelaide Hills are criss-crossed with beautiful trails. Head to the Clare Valley and McLaren Vale for wine tours and tastings at some of South Australia’s top vineyards, or venture to Adelaide’s expansive beaches for afternoons of swimming, sandcastle-building and water sports. The annual Adelaide Festival takes place in February & March; expect the best places to stay in Adelaide to fill up fast at this time!
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Adelaide (South Australia)
Hip and fresh, this contemporary spot in south-west Adelaide is famed for its convivial feel as well as the fantastic series of events held at the onsite wine cellars. Expect light-filled rooms with an industrial edge, indulgent bathrooms & lively shared spaces with acoustic gigs aplenty.
Adelaide (CBD)
A quirky bolthole in Adelaide's CBD, with seven industrial-chic rooms featuring original artwork & pops of colour against moody, black-painted walls. White-tiled bathrooms are very swish. The real hub of the hotel is its lively pub, where guests & locals gather for live music & sports matches.
Adelaide (Largs Bay SA 5016 )
A colonial-style seafront hotel harking back to the city's Art Deco past. Interiors are elegant and feature plenty of retro style. With bars and restaurants boasting gourmet menus, it is a popular venue with guests as well as locals for gigs and atmospheric late-night DJ sets.
Adelaide (South Australia)
A chic 29-bedroom hotel close to East End Park, with crisp white & grey interiors and all the mod-cons. The best rooms have spa tubs and private terraces boasting striking views of Adelaide's skyline - also impressive when seen from the rooftop pool! Cool, contemporary and super-central.
Adelaide (Australia)
A superb contemporary hotel wrapped around the iconic Adelaide Oval, overlooking the city's leafy parkland and the cathedral. Chic rooms & suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, stylish bathrooms & dazzling views. Plus there's mouth-watering dishes paired with SA wines at the Five Regions Restaurant.
Adelaide (South Australia)
Decorated with the vibrant artwork of iconic Aboriginal artist Yannima Tommy Watson, this Walkerville hotel offers fresh, modern studios & suites with white-painted walls, smart pops of grey and red textiles and expansive views of leafy Adelaide. A friendly and lively art-centred city base.
Adelaide (South Australia)
An iconic 1930s building turned luxury boutique hotel in the centre of town. Expect crisp white & cream elegant interiors, with furniture made by the city's top craftspeople. This stylish hotel's gourmet food & wine also reflect the best of South Australia. A proud Adelaide icon.
Adelaide (North Adelaide SA 5006,)
A quirky 19th-century converted fire station. Consists of three self sufficient apartments all featuring spa baths and one kitted out with fire engine and fun fire-station themed decor. Centrally located within easy walking distance of restaurants, bars and sights. A unique stay.
Adelaide (South Australia)
An elegant hotel fusing Art Nouveau elements with soothing pastel shades & contemporary comforts. There's a romantic feel to rooms and suites with velvet-upholstered armchairs, brass accents and dark marble bathrooms, plus a gourmet restaurant and spoiling spa. Glitzy & gorgeous.
Adelaide (Hackney SA 5069 )
Three self-contained B&B cottages on a quiet leafy street in the heart of Adelaide. Charming interiors are cosy and traditional with wood burning stoves, antiques and soft hues. Each offers a private courtyard, and a real sense of privacy. A tranquil and romantic home-away from home.
