Adelaide Backpackers and Travellers Inn 268 Hindley Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

"We had booked this place just bcos our 6am Kangaroo Island tour pickup was just 200 mts away and although it mentions as bagpackers, but also advertises as motel. But I wish I had read some of the reviews, everything about this place is BAD. Even if the accommodation was far from my pickup point, at least stay would have been good! 1. The reception is only open for 5 hours daily and no support afterwards (they dont mention this when booking and you see it only when arrive there). 2. The place overall is filthy as said by other reviewers. They will not change towels or bedsheet for your entire stay. Overall the building is old and rooms needs major renovation. 3. The service is pathetic. There is an emergency mobile number but no one responds to that. There is not even soap in the toilet! 4. Our room heat pump wasn't heating and when I called reception in the morning, the manager or owner said he will look into it. But when we returned in the evening it wasn't heating and reception was already closed by then. 5. There is a nightclub next to this building and they play club music till 4am on weekend, so you cant even sleep in peace and no escape as the club is right next door! By now 2 days of our 3 day stay was over, we realised that the management is highly dishonest. But while you are on a trip, you dont want to waste time fighting with motel management. So we were just relieved after our 3 days stay. Will not recommend to anyone visiting Adelaide!!"

"The receptionist lady was nice. The building and rooms itself were kinda dirty, but not horribly. I was the only girl in a dorm room full of older men. This isn't anything to fault the hostel for, but just be aware that this is NOT a youth hostel. It's quiet within, but you can hear loud club music from a building nearby all night long. All in all, does the job if you're looking for a cheap bed. If you're looking for atmosphere and socialising, you might wanna look at a different place."

"you pay for what you get. For a place to sleep after doing your thing for the day, this is not a good and affordable option... as long a you're lucky to find parking nearby"

"Great little backpackers if you just need a bed for a few nights. It's an older building and could do with a bit of maintenance, but overall great value for money. The staff member at reception was super helpful and let me store my bags and use the facilities passed checkout while I waited for my flight. It's an old motel where the rooms were converted into dorms. The room, kitchen and toilets were clean. Overall very quiet."

"Nice and quiet! Lady that served us was very kind and straightforward, the room had an aircon and a very comfortable bed. There is an outdoor smoking area aswell which suited me. Great place!"