Adelaide

Travel Guide

Adelaide Central Business District
Glenelg Beach showing a garden and a city as well as a large group of people
State Library of South Australia featuring interior views and heritage elements
Rundle Mall showing night scenes and outdoor art
Adelaide featuring general coastal views and a beach

Adelaide Travel Guide Video

Nestled between the ocean and the Adelaide Hills, the South Australian capital is a hive of creativity, historical wonder and culinary delights.

Where to stay in Adelaide

Rundle Mall which includes outdoor art, a city and night scenes

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.

Adelaide Central Business District
Glenelg showing a park and heritage architecture

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.

Glenelg
Hahndorf

Hahndorf

Unique features of Hahndorf include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Hahndorf Hill Winery or Hahndorf Academy & Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.

Hahndorf
McLaren Vale featuring farmland

McLaren Vale

Wineries, coffeehouses, and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of McLaren Vale. Make a stop by Maxwell Wines or Wirra Wirra Vineyards while you're exploring the neighborhood.

McLaren Vale
St Peter\'s Cathedral showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

North Adelaide
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Adelaide Airport

Travelers like the golf courses in Adelaide Airport, and Harbour Town Adelaide is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Adelaide Airport
Hilton Adelaide
Hilton Adelaide
5 out of 5
233 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA
$101 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$111 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Central location for everything to do in Adelaide CBD"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hilton Adelaide
The Playford Adelaide MGallery
The Playford Adelaide MGallery
5 out of 5
120 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
$141 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$155 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Gleaming nice hotel. Friendly staff. I always wish checkin were less conversational though: friendly is important, but so is "I'm tired, give me the key already". Disappointed not to have streaming TV access (netflix, prime whatever)."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

The Playford Adelaide MGallery
Mayfair Hotel
Mayfair Hotel
5 out of 5
45 King William Street, Adelaide, SA
$113 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$124 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
Perfect location and spotlessly clean
"Fabulous location, right by Rundle Mall. Staff were helpful and friendly. Lovely and clean with a comfortable bed"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Mayfair Hotel
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 Old Lion Apartments
Majestic Old Lion Apartments
4 out of 5
9 Jerningham Street, North Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,685 reviews)
"Just an amazing safe and central place to stay . Ticks all the boxes ! FABULOUS !!"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Majestic Old Lion Apartments
Majestic M Suites
Majestic M Suites
4.5 out of 5
202 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, SA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews)
1 night city stay
"Very spacious, clean, modern hotel suite. Kitchen well equipped, separate bedroom quiet and dark fit a good night's sleep. The entrance area and other areas were very beautifully decorated with many attractive sitting areas. Safe Parking for free in the street ."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Majestic M Suites
Miller Apartments Adelaide
Miller Apartments Adelaide
4.5 out of 5
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 in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,971 reviews)
"Reception was wonderful"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Miller Apartments Adelaide
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 AuthorityOpens in a new window 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.

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Reviews of Adelaide

4.6
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Much 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

Cleland 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

Verified traveler

Bloody good place to visut

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Calm and quiet environment, helpfull and frendly people, easy and comfortable travelling, clean and beautiful city.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I'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

After 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.

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