Port Adelaide Backpackers
Port Adelaide, SA
About
Port Adelaide Backpackers offers budget travellers a convenient base in South Australia's historic port suburb. Located in Port Adelaide, the hostel puts visitors within reach of several regional attractions including Adelaide Zoo, Hallett Cove Conservation Park, and Morialta Conservation Park. The area's quirky roadside icons like The Big Scotsman and The Big Rocking Horse appeal to travellers with a taste for Australian kitsch.
The hostel carries a mixed reputation among backpackers, with a Google rating of 3.1 from nearly 200 reviews, suggesting variable experiences. It suits independent travellers and solo backpackers looking for affordable accommodation in a working-class neighbourhood rather than Adelaide's more touristy central areas. The Port Adelaide location offers a genuine local atmosphere and waterfront character, though travellers should manage expectations based on the moderate rating. Budget-conscious visitors will find it practical for accessing both the city and outer-region attractions without paying premium inner-city prices. Those seeking a social party scene or luxury amenities may look elsewhere.
For more information, visit https://portadelaidebackpacker.com.au/
Rooms
Mixed dorm
Facilities
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Communal kitchen
- ✓On-site laundry
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Luggage storage
Nearby
Other hostels nearby
- My Place & Adelaide Backpackers Hostel — 12.1km, Adelaide · ★4.4
- Adelaide Central YHA — 12.3km, Adelaide · ★4.2
- Tequila Sunrise Hostel — 12.4km, Adelaide · ★4.4
- Sunny's Backpackers — 12.4km, Adelaide · ★4.1
Things to do
- Adelaide Zoo — 12.2km
- The Big Scotsman — 14.3km
- Morialta Conservation Park — 21.2km
- Waterfall Gully Reserve (Cleland Conservation Park) — 22.1km
- The Big Rocking Horse — 22.6km
Camping alternatives
- Discovery Parks - Adelaide Beachfront — 2.4km
- Discovery Parks - West Beach Parks — 11.5km
- Caravan park — 12.2km
- Aspen Holidays Highway 1 | Northern Adelaide — 12.3km
Pubs & meals nearby
- The British — 0.1km
- 10 Gallon Hat — 0.1km
- Port Anchor Hotel — 0.2km
- Port & Vine — 0.3km