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Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to State Library of South Australia
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Lobby
Interior
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Level 1, 62 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
  • Adelaide Parklands
    1 min walk
  • Rundle Mall
    3 min walk
  • Victoria Square
    5 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi

Mixed Dorm (6-10 Share)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

8-Bed Private Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

4-Bed Private Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

10-Bed Private Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Female Dorm (6-10 Share)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Male Dorm (6-10 Share)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

6-Bed Private Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Adelaide

Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel places you in the centre of Adelaide, within just a 15-minute stroll of State Library of South Australia and Adelaide Oval. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Adelaide Central Business District hostel include Adelaide Zoo and Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Rundle Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Adelaide Casino - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Adelaide Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Adelaide Botanic Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rundle Mall Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Pirie Street Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CIBO Espresso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to State Library of South Australia
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Adelaide hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, Korean, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay
  • Bed sheets fee: AUD 2 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel.

Property is also known as

Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Adelaide
Blue Galah Backpackers Adelaide
Blue Galah Backpackers
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Adelaide
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?

Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?

The closest beach to Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel is Glenelg Beach (10.2 km).

Does Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?

No, Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good place and good location with a friendly staff and one bar available on the balcony. Clean and tidy. Unfortunate my room was close to the bar and it's so loud the week end till 2 a.m that it's not possibe to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Maria, Bologna

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The beds were a nightmare, very old and so dirty. The only positive thing was the position, a very central position!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Goodtraveller, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought I would spend my last night here as a change from the YHA - big mistake,. The good - Conveniently right in the middle of town The bad - no bathroom on top floor, very dirty small kitchen, dirty cramped room with old tattered stained dirty carpet with dust everywhere, stained crumpled brown sheets. and stained mattress protector No security at all - the back fire door right near the first floor bathroom was propped open posing a security risk as anyone could come in. I did not feel safe at all in the shower - anyone could walk in and able to look into the shower above the partial door. The poor reception person is made to take clients dirty linen with his bare hands. Why not have an infection conscious way of receiving dirty linen. Staff not particularly friendly. Topped by a very noisy inconsiderate rowdy crowd screaming and laughing in the lounge at 2:45am. on this particular night. The YHA is the opposite in all these aspects.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

located in middle of CBD, easy access to all public transport, rooms are very basic.

2/10 Terrible

Roni, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Worst place to stay EVER!
The huge down fall of this hostel is that it has a BAR on the same floor as the hostel. There is no door to seperate them. The BAR was open until 2am both Friday & Saturday nights. There were drunken screaming girls and loud obnoxious people coming and going all night long. Patrons from the bar use the same bathroom facility as you do. This added a bonus of being able to listen to youngsters from the bar vomitting in the toilets while you had your nightly shower. There was NO security and no-one on the front desk from 10pm each night. The front security door was wedged open all night to allow bar patrons access to the venue. The No Refund policy ensures that if you leave early (because it's so disgusting here) you will not get ANY money back. We had food stolen from the fridge, cigerette smoke from the BAR balcony wafting into our room, long term hostel people staying up partying until 5:30am (only going to bed when we told them we'd call the police). All in all it was THE WORST place I have ever stayed.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Central to Everything
Certainly not the best Hostel I've stayed in but is central to Adelaide CBD, transports and all the sights. While some of the facilities are below par the balcony bar improves the overall feel and rating of the hostel. Very cheap and affordable place to stay and I guess you get what you pay but would easily stay here again.

8/10 Good

Sang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En plein centre-ville, près de tout. Bien entretenu. La cuisine est un peu petite quoique bien équipée. Bon choix.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
2段ベッドの上のベッドに柵がないところにあたり、寝ている間に落ちるか不安になった
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Central beliggenhed men en smule uhumsk
Der er trapper (ca 30 trin) op til receptionen. De bruger nøgler. Der er ekstremt lydt over alt. Og der er en bar så halvdelen af de mulige toiletter var meget ulækre lørdag morgen. Der er vaske muligheder for 4Aud vask og 4 Aud tørrer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysigt hostel i Adelaide
Läget var jättebra. Personalen var trevliga och hjälpsamma. Det fanns en mysig altan, där man kunde sitta och äta frukost. Sängen jag fick var skön. Jag var där bara en natt, hade gärna skannat längre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Montserrat

Liked: Cleanliness
Es céntrico pero la habitación era muy pequeña y sin ventana. No dejan beber alcohol con las comidas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Jerome, Adelaide

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
시티에서 가까운 깔끔하지 않은 호스텔
바로 옆에 펍이 있고 방음이 하나도 안돼서 펍가고 싶으시면 맥주사들고 방안에서 마셔도 펍에 있는 느낌 내실수 있습니다. 베개에서는 락스냄새에 다 뜯어진 매트릭스. 애들레이드 속의 인도를 경험하고 싶으시면 여기가 딱입니다.