Nestled between the ocean and the Adelaide Hills, the South Australian capital is a hive of creativity, historical wonder and culinary delights.
Adelaide
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District
4.5/5(174 area reviews)
Adelaide Central Business District is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Victoria Square and Adelaide Town Hall. See more of Adelaide by jumping on the metro at Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop or Rundle Mall Tram Stop.
Glenelg
Glenelg is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Jetty Road and Moseley Square. See more of Adelaide by jumping on the metro at Jetty Road (Stop 16) Tram Stop or Moseley Square (Stop 17) Tram Stop.
Hahndorf
Unique features of Hahndorf include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Hahndorf Hill Winery or Somerled Wines while you're exploring the area.
McLaren Vale
Wineries, coffeehouses, and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of McLaren Vale. Make a stop by Chapel Hill or Maxwell Wines while you're exploring the neighborhood.
North Adelaide
North Adelaide is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Adelaide Aquatic Centre and St Peter's Cathedral while you're in town.
Adelaide Airport
Travelers like the golf courses in Adelaide Airport, and Harbour Town Adelaide is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mayfair Hotel
45 King William Street, Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms. Service good - lady at checkout wasn't great or particularly helpful. But would stay again."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
Hilton Adelaide
233 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Ok"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
Stamford Plaza Adelaide
150 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Would Be Happy Go Back
"Our 12th floor room had views over the railway station towards Adelaide Oval and thankfully was very well insulated from noise from the ground during a football match. The room was quite spacious with a return bench that worked as a desk, an easy chair in one corner and plenty of room around the ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Majestic M Suites
202 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (382 reviews)
"Great customer service"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
Miller Apartments Adelaide
16 Hindley St, Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,749 reviews)
"Central location - walking distance to get gallery , museum and botanical garden . Free tram"
Reviewed on 24 May 2024
Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites
104 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,599 reviews)
"The only thing I would say is have a separate washer/dryer The one in our room was in the one not separate and wasnt veryeffective when it came to drying clothes"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Getting around Adelaide
Adelaide has a good public transportation system that is used by locals and tourists alike. Called the Adelaide Metro, the system takes in buses, trains and trams. Buy a metroCARD for a single journey, or a three-day metro card for three days of unlimited travel. The train network runs to some destinations outside the city, although renting a car is the best option if you are planning lots of daytrips. Visit the State Transport Authority website.Browse Adelaide rental cars.
Best time to visit
Discover the quiet side to Adelaide, avoid crowds and make savings on accommodations by visiting in shoulder season. Shoulder season comes twice a year, between March and May (which is fall in Australia) and between September and November (spring). Expect temperatures to be in the 60s F to 70s F (15 to 20 C) during the day, but bring a sweater or a light jacket for the evenings, which are cooler.
Popular places to visit
Adelaide Oval
4.5/5(43 reviews)
Tour the stadium, witness an AFL showdown, see a game of rugby or cricket, browse the Bradman Collection, dine in style or rock out at a concert.
Adelaide Zoo
4.5/5(19 reviews)
Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.
Glenelg Beach
4.5/5(45 reviews)
This historic settlement is a thriving cultural destination, right on the beach.
Rundle Mall
4.5/5(85 reviews)
World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.
Adelaide Casino
4/5(11 reviews)
One of Adelaide’s most exciting venues blends entertainment and restaurants with popular gaming machines for fun, day or night.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
4/5(4 reviews)
Catch an event at Adelaide Entertainment Centre during your trip to Adelaide. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch from Adelaide
US$112
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
US$94
Per adult
8 Day Uluru to Adelaide Cultural and Adventure Tour
US$1,320
Per adult
Half Day Adelaide City Highlights Mt Lofty & Hahndorf Tour Join Us Tour
US$111
Per adult
8 Day Adelaide to Uluru Adventure and Cultural Tour
US$1,320
Per adult
Shore Excursion: Hahndorf & Barossa Valley including Lunch
US$118
Per adult
Reviews of Adelaide
4.6
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Mar 25, 2020Much was closed because of Corona but it is an easy city to see. The indigenous exhibits at the museum are great.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 29, 2020Cleland wildlife center is a great place to see koalas and kangaroos. It is possible to hold a koala, but you need to be there when it opens, as the day we were there they only allowed 7 "holds".
5/5 - Excellent
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Feb 26, 2020Bloody good place to visut
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Feb 24, 2020Calm and quiet environment, helpfull and frendly people, easy and comfortable travelling, clean and beautiful city.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 24, 2020I'm a bug city person but have family here so it's nice to visit for a couple of days. Come during Festival season and it's much more exciting.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 21, 2020After visiting Sydney and Cairns on this Aussie trip, we like Adelaide the best. It’s a city but still laid back. Tons of free things to explore and enjoy. And the weather is milder.
Other places like Adelaide
- Adelaide Oval
- Adelaide Zoo
- Glenelg Beach
- Rundle Mall
- Adelaide Casino
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Westfield Marion Shopping Centre
- University of Adelaide
- Adelaide Central Market
- Henley Beach
- Adelaide Botanic Gardens
- Brighton Beach
- Adelaide Festival Centre
- Flinders University
- Victoria Square
- West Beach
- Adelaide Showground
- Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
- Port Willunga Beach
- Glenelg Jetty
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- National Wine Centre of Australia
- d'Arenberg Wines
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- Chapel Hill Winery
- Women's and Children's Hospital
- Aldinga Beach
- The Beachhouse
- Hahndorf Hill Winery