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Temporary Accommodation

University organised accommodation
Organising your own accommodation
Useful websites links
Cancellation policy

  

UNIVERSITY ORGANISED ACCOMMODATION

If you are a new student at the University of Adelaide, you can request the University to book one week's temporary accommodation on your behalf, for when you first arrive in Adelaide. To do this, you will need to complete and submit the Arrival Form (see the Meet & Greet section of this web site for instructions). This service is only offered to new international students and their dependants (partner/spouse and children) and is not available for continuing students. 

The International Student Centre (ISC) can organise the below options for your temporary accommodation.  

Budget Accommodation with no meals
If your select budget accommodation as your first perference on your Arrival Form the univerisity will book you into a backpackers or student hostel. This accommodation can be dormitory style (sharing a bedroom with several people) or have single, double, triple or quadruple share rooms. The accommodation will normally provide a community lounge, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. All these facilities are shared by male and female guests.

  • Approximate cost = $110 - $170 per week
       

Residential Colleges with meals 
Residential college rooms, if available, are only offered for temporary accommodation during the semester breaks in December to March and July. Most college rooms are single study bedrooms but some twin share rooms may be available. Each room is furnished with a bed, mattress, wardrobe, mirror, desk, chair and bookshelf. Some also provide the option of ensuite bathrooms and air-conditioning.  

Depending on the time of year three meals per day can be provided, and students with special dietary needs may be catered for upon request.  The residential colleges are located close to the city within 15-20 minutes walking distance from the North Terrace campus and 15-25 minutes bus/bicycle ride from Thebarton and Waite campuses. 

  • Approximate cost = $280 - $350 per week

Accommodation for Families & Accommodation for Couples
The university uses a selection of backpackers, guesthouses and lodges suitable for accommodation of families and couples. This accommodation can have single, double, triple or quadruple share rooms. Bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities may be shared or located within the room. 

Accommodation for families and couples can be expensive and is often limited. If you are arriving with family members please submit your Arrival form promptly.  Early notification will assist in organising the most suitable accommodation for you.

Approximate cost = $90 - $150 per night

 Please note:

  • Temporary accommodation CAN NOT be arranged without an arrival date 
  • The International Student Centre will endeavour to find you temporary accommodation according to the preferences that you state on your Arrival Form, however, please be aware that places can be limited in peak periods and your first choice is not always possible.

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ORGANISING YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION

You may wish to organise your own temporary accommodation.  The below information should assist you in your search for temporary accommodation. 

Backpackers and Hostels  Hotels  Serviced Apartments


Backpackers and Hostels
There are numerous backpackers and hostels that offer budget accommodation within the city centre of Adelaide.  They predominantly offer dormitory accommodation (sharing a room with several other people) and using shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.   

Below we have included some suggestions.  Please note these are only suggestions and they are not owned or operated by the University of Adelaide.  Prices listed are only a guideline.  Please confirm details directly with the accommodation providers.

 

 NAME  ADDRESS  CONTACT DETAILS               APPROXIMATE PRICE per night

Adelaide Backpackers
Inn
  

112 Carrington Street
ADELAIDE

Phone: +61 8 8223 6635
Freecall: 1800 247 725 (within Australia)

E-mail: abackinn@bigpond.net.au
Website: www.Adelaidebackpackersinn.net.au  

Dormitory room $24

Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel

220 Hutt Street
ADELAIDE

Phone:  + 61 8 8224 0753
Fax: + 61 8 8224 0788
E-mail: bookings@Adelaidebackpackers.com.au
Website :www.Adelaidebackpackers.com.au    

Dormitory (4, 6 & 6+) from $25
Double with shared bathroom from $60
Double with shared bathroom from $70

Family rooms from $90

Annie's Place Adelaide 239 Franklin Street
Adelaide   

Phone: +61 8 8212 2668
Freecall 1800 818 011 (within Australia)
Fax: +61 8 8410 7939
E-mail: info@anniesplace.com.au
Website: www.anniesplace.com.au/

Dormitory (4,6 & 10 beds) from $20
Double /Twin with shared bathroom from $60
Double /Twin with private bathroom from $65 
Triples from $75
Backpack Oz and the
Guest House 
144 Wakefield Street
ADELAIDE

Phone: +61 8 8223 3551
Freecall: 1800 633 307 (within Australia)
E-mail: enquiries@backpackoz.com.au
Website: www.backpackoz.com.au/ 

Choose from our 2 accommodation options,

 located just 30 metres apart.
Backpack Oz is traditional backpackers, with a mixture
of room types from doubles to a 12-bed dorm.

The Guest House is perfect for people travelling in 2's
and groups offering twin and double rooms with extra facilities. 

 Backpacker Oz
Dormitory (up to 12 per room) from $22
Single from $50
Double from $60
Twin from $65  


The Guest House
4 bed dorm from $25
Single from $65
Double from $70
Twin from $75
Triple from $110
Quad from $130

Blue Galah
Backpackers
Hostel
  
Level 1, 62 King William Street
ADELAIDE

Phone: + 61 8 8231-9295
Freecall: 1800 555 322 (within Australia)
Fax: + 61 8 8231-9258
Email info@bluegalah.com.au:
Website: www.bluegalah.com/

Dormitory (4, 6 and 8 beds) from $25
Single/Twin rooms from $70

Cannon Street
Backpackers
  
110 Franklin Street
ADELAIDE

Phone: +61 8 8410 1218
Freecall: 1800 069 731 (within Australia)
Fax: +61 8 8410 1218
E-mail: cannonst@bigpond.net.au
Website: www.cannonst.com.au/  

10 bed dorm from $17 
4 bed dorm from $20
Hostel 109   109 Carrington Street
 ADELAIDE 

Phone/Fax +61 8 8223 1771 1
Freecall: 1800 724 833 (within Australia)
Email: stay@hotel109.com
Website: www.hostel109.com/   

Small Dormitory  $25 (4-6 beds)
Singles from $55
Twins/Triples from $30 per person
Doubles from $70
My Place Adelaide Backpacker Hostel 257 Waymouth Street
 ADELAIDE

Phone:  +61 8 8221-5299
Fax +61 8 8221-5244
Freecall : 1800 221 529 (within Australia)

Email: bookings@Adelaide.hostel.com.au
Web www.Adelaidehostel.com.au/  

 6 bed dorm from $24 

Single,double and twin rooms may be
available from May to September

Shakespeare
International
Backpackers
(Shakey's)
 123 Waymouth Street
 ADELAIDE
Phone:  +61 8 8231 7655
Email: info@shakeys.com.au
Website: www.shakeys.com.au/
Dormitory  from $25
Twins/Singles from $66
Sunny's
Backpackers
Hostel
  
139 Franklin Street
 ADELAIDE 

Phone: +61 8 8231 2430
Tollfree: 1800 786 697 (within Australia)
E-mail: stay@sunnys.com.au
Website: www.sunnys.com.au/   

Dormitory  from $22.00
Single from $38.00
Twin from $55
YHA 135   Waymouth Street
ADELAIDE

Phone: +61 8 8414 3010
Fax: +61 8 8414 3015
Email: adlcentral@yhasa.org.au
Website: www.yha.com.au

Dormitory (4 and 6 beds) from $23 
Twin from $67.50
Twin/double with private bathroom from $81  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further budget accommodation options can be found at the below websites

  • Total Travel  
    This website provides an overview of a number of Backpacker options including features, photos, pricing, reviews and contact details.
  • Australian Explorer 
    This website provides information on a range of accommodation options.

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Hotels

Adelaide offers a vast selection of hotels ranging from budget to luxury rooms.  Below we have included some suggestions.  Please note these are only suggestions and they are not owned or operated by the University of Adelaide.  Prices listed are only a guideline.  Please confirm details directly with the hotels.

 

 

HOTEL

 ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS 

APPROXIMATE PRICE

per night 

Adelaide Hilton 

 233 Victoria 

SquareAdelaide

Phone: +61 8 8217 2000
Fax: +61 8 82172001
Freecall : 1800 222 255
Email: adelaide@hilton.com
Website: www.adelaide.hilton.com
 

Rooms from $180
Adelaide Paringa Motel  15 Hindley Street
Adelaide

Phone: +61 8 8231 1000
Fax: +61 8 8 231 6807
Freecall : 1800 088 202
Email: reservations@adelaideparinga.com.au
Web: www.adelaideparinga.com.au/

Standard rooms  from $95

Ambassadors Hotel Motel  107 King William Street Adelaide  Phone: +61 8 8231 4331
Fax: +61 8 8231 5521
Email: reception@ambhotel.com.au

Standard from $80.
One double or one queen and one or two singles.

Festival City Hotel Motel 

140 North Tce
Adelaide
(corner of Bank Street)

Phone:   +61 8  8212 7877
Fax: +61 8 8211 8137
Email:  esfestival@chariot.net.au

Double from  $120
Family room from $165
Gurny Lodge  190-194 Gover Street
North Adelaide
Phone:   +61 8 8267 2500
Fax: +61 8 8239 2301
Email: gurneylodge@hotmail.com
Budget Studio $69 - $99
Modern Studio $99 - $149
Two bedroom unit  from $130

Metropolitan Hotel 

46 Grote Street
Adelaide   

Phone: +61 8   8231 5471  
Fax:       +61 8  8231 0633
Email:
gometro@bigpond.com.au 

 

 Guest Room $50.00
Plaza Hotel   85 Hindley St
Adelaide

Telephone: +61 8 8231 6371
Fax +61 8 8231 2055
E
mail:
plazahotel@bigpond.com
Web:  www.plazahotel.com.au/
 

Single from $80
Twin from $90
Double from $90
Princes Lodge  Motel  73 LeFevre Terrace
Adelaide
Telephone  +61 8 8267 5566
Fax:     +61 8 8239 0787
E-mail  princeslodge@bigpond.com
Web:
https://www.princeslodge.com.au/  

Double  with ensuite  from $ 87
Queen with  ensuite from $ 100

Double bed with separate bathroom from $ 80
Budget single with ensuite  $55  

Regal Park Motor Inn  44 Barton Terrace EastNorth Adelaide

 Free Phone: 1800 355 116
Fax: +61 8 8239 0485
Email: info@regalpark.com.au
Web: http://www.regalpark.com.au/ 
 

Standard from $105
Deluxe   from $120 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Serviced Apartments 
A serviced apartment is a fully furnished “hotel-style” apartment.  Serviced apartments range from a one bedroom studio to a luxurious three bedroom townhouse. Serviced apartments are fully self contained and generally include a kitchen or kitchenette, separate bathroom, laundry facilities, television and include linen and kitchen supplies. Serviced apartments may offer other amenities on site such as swimming pools and gymnasiums.

Services apartments are able to be cleaned daily or weekly. There may be unserviced options. Refer to the University’s accommodation website for a list of apartments and more information.
Student Hostels  - Student hostels usually offer single bedroom accommodation, however some offer a limited number of twin, double and triple share rooms. Each bedroom is fully furnished and students have access to a shared bathroom, laundry, lounge and recreational activities.  For a list of options please refer to University’s accommodation website

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Useful web sites

Accommodation websites


South Australian Tourist Commission
This website is a great source of information on South Australia and it provides an extensive list of accommodation options.  The search facility is easy to use - just click onto the region where you'd like to stay, and choose the type of accommodation you'd like. You'll quickly receive some results and you can sort them to find exactly what you're looking for.

Education Adelaide 
This website provides information on the different types of accommodation and lists many helpful links to other temporary and permanent accommodation options, including many real estate web sites.  You will also find valuable information about all aspects of living and studying in Adelaide. 

Need it now and Wotif
Both website provide last-minute discount accommodation or up to 28 days in advance.

Jasons
This website provides comprehensive accommodation and travel listings within Australia. Jasons Adelaide City Accommodation Guide has complete details of Adelaide City motels & motor lodges, hotels, camping & holiday parks, bed and breakfasts/cottages, backpackers & hostels and apartments available in Adelaide City.



Location web sites

If find out where the accommodation is located please refer to
Where is  (search by street name) or
Wilmap Maps  (search by suburb).

Public Transport web sites

To find out the public transport options for your new accommodation please refer to Adelaide Metro

 


If you require advice regarding any of the above services, staff at the International Student Centre will be able to refer you to the appropriate service providers.

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Temporary Accommodation Cancellation Policy


If your accommodation requirements change after lodging your Arrival Form with the International Student Centre, you must notify us immediately by return email or fax. Please be advised that cancellation charges apply at the following rates:

  • You may cancel the temporary accommodation that we have arranged for you, before five days prior to your arrival with no charge.
  • If you cancel your temporary accommodation within five days of your arrival, but not including your arrival date, an administration fee of AUD$50.00 will be charged to your student account.
  • If you cancel your temporary accommodation on or after your arrival date the University will charge the full amount of your temporary accommodation fee to your student account.

In summary
Fee Notification of cancellation
$0 More than 5 days prior to your arrival
$50 cancelation fee if you cancel 5 days or less prior to your arrival
Full amount will be charged to your student account if you cancel on or after your arrival date 

In the event that you need to cancel your temporary accommodation we strongly advise that you keep copies of all email or fax correspondence sent to the International Student Centre confirming your cancellation.

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