Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel

This hostel isn’t for everyone — it might be okay for a single night if you’ve just landed in Adelaide, but for anything longer, it’s not ideal. The people staying here were friendly and the staff were great — really welcoming and helpful. However, the hostel itself needs serious improvement. When I checked in, I asked about lockers and was told the rooms don’t even have locks. That means anyone could technically walk in off the street and access your room. Because of this, I ended up carrying my laptop and passport with me whenever I went out, and left only my clothes behind on the bed. When I returned after being out for about eight hours, I was relieved to find nothing had been touched — but the door to my room was wide open and there was a strong smell of weed inside. On closer inspection, the door was actually off its hinges! The air conditioning didn’t work at all, and with temperatures around 30°C, it was incredibly uncomfortable at night. The mattress was thin and uncomfortable, and the top bunk had no safety rail, which felt unsafe. The floorboards were so creaky that every step in the hallway woke me up. The bathrooms were clean but basic. The showers were hot and powerful, but one of the bathroom lights didn’t work, meaning you had to use your phone torch at night. The WiFi was strong and the location was convenient — about a 20–25 minute walk to the railway station, and buses stop right outside. However, the hidden entrance and sketchy vibe from some people walking by at night didn’t give the best first impression. I had originally booked three nights but ended up checking out after one, moving to another hostel. On a positive note, there was a BBQ on the balcony which was a great touch — everyone was social, friendly, and respectful. The kitchen, lounge, and common areas were good and encouraged socialising. Overall, it’s a friendly and sociable hostel with lovely staff, but the room conditions, lack of security, and poor maintenance really let it down. With a few repairs and better safety measures, it could be a great spot for backpackers.

This hostel isn’t for everyone — it might be okay for a single night if you’ve just landed in Adelaide, but for anything longer, it’s not ideal. The people staying here were friendly and the staff were great — really welcoming and helpful. However, the hostel itself needs serious improvement. When I checked in, I asked about lockers and was told the rooms don’t even have locks. That means anyone could technically walk in off the street and access your room. Because of this, I ended up carrying my laptop and passport with me whenever I went out, and left only my clothes behind on the bed. When I returned after being out for about eight hours, I was relieved to find nothing had been touched — but the door to my room was wide open and there was a strong smell of weed inside. On closer inspection, the door was actually off its hinges! The air conditioning didn’t work at all, and with temperatures around 30°C, it was incredibly uncomfortable at night. The mattress was thin and uncomfortable, and the top bunk had no safety rail, which felt unsafe. The floorboards were so creaky that every step in the hallway woke me up. The bathrooms were clean but basic. The showers were hot and powerful, but one of the bathroom lights didn’t work, meaning you had to use your phone torch at night. The WiFi was strong and the location was convenient — about a 20–25 minute walk to the railway station, and buses stop right outside. However, the hidden entrance and sketchy vibe from some people walking by at night didn’t give the best first impression. I had originally booked three nights but ended up checking out after one, moving to another hostel. On a positive note, there was a BBQ on the balcony which was a great touch — everyone was social, friendly, and respectful. The kitchen, lounge, and common areas were good and encouraged socialising. Overall, it’s a friendly and sociable hostel with lovely staff, but the room conditions, lack of security, and poor maintenance really let it down. With a few repairs and better safety measures, it could be a great spot for backpackers.

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOSTEL. This place was so disgusting that we walked straight back out the door and did not stay there. It is FILTHY. Every room smells like body odour. The rooms are tiny and there are no working lights in the rooms. The keys to the rooms do not work and you have to barge the door in. We were not asked for passports on arrival, so anyone could be in the rooms with you. The beds didn't even have mattresses on when we arrived and the staff member said they'd go and fetch one from the back room. The other beds were not made. There was a vent in the room where there was a pigeon defecating and cooing, which was echoing around the whole room. The carpets were not hoovered. The bathroom was covered in black mould and the floor had not been wiped. There were used razors all over the floor of the shower and mounds of hair in the plug holes. We have been trying to get a refund from the hostel for over a month now and booking.com customer service has been no help whatsoever. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, especially if you're female or travelling solo. I hope this place gets shut down.