What is the best budget hotel in Adelaide?

ibis Adelaide (Adelaide Central Business District): 8.4/10 · 3,184 reviews · €127 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central CBD position near Rundle Mall, dining options, and public transport links.”

What is the best value hotel in Adelaide?

The Chancellor on Currie (Adelaide Central Business District): 8.8/10 · 2,918 reviews · €136 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position within walking distance of Rundle Mall, restaurants, and public transport links.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Adelaide?

Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval (North Adelaide): 9.2/10 · 1,543 reviews · €233 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated at the stadium near parklands and a short walk to the city centre.”

Where should I stay in Adelaide?

Our three picks are in Adelaide Central Business District, North Adelaide. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

Home › Australia › Adelaide

Australia · 3 · Our pick

The 3 best hotels in Adelaide.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 14 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

In 1 second

Budgetibis Adelaide8.4/10 · €127 / night Best ValueThe Chancellor on Currie8.8/10 · €136 / night LuxuryOval Hotel at Adelaide Oval9.2/10 · €233 / night

Budget

8.4€127 / night

ibis Adelaide

★★★★Adelaide Central Business District

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

8.4/10 from 3,184 guest reviews
≈ 6 min walk to South Australian Museum
Chosen from 14 hotels

3,184 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked 27 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central CBD position near Rundle Mall, dining options, and public transport links.
Value For Money: Room rates are low, but expensive parking and lack of facilities disappoint some guests.

Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

Check price & availability ↗

We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our picks.

Map ↗Report an error

Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.4/10 from 3,184 guest reviews; joint review-score position 12 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €127.14 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €127.14/night versus a sample median of €211.96/night (40% below the median).
Location: Adelaide Central Business District, Adelaide. Address: 122 Grenfell Street. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

8.8€136 / night

The Chancellor on Currie

★★★★Adelaide Central Business District

Best forMost travellers · Families · Wellness breaks

8.8/10 from 2,918 guest reviews
≈ 8 min walk to South Australian Museum
Chosen from 14 hotels

2,918 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked 27 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central position within walking distance of Rundle Mall, restaurants, and public transport links.
Noise: Double glazing reduces traffic sounds, but loud music from nearby bars affects some units.

Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

Check price & availability ↗

We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our picks.

Map ↗Report an error

Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 2,918 guest reviews; joint review-score position 6 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €135.83/night versus a sample median of €211.96/night (36% below the median).
Location: Adelaide Central Business District, Adelaide. Address: 18 Currie Street. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Luxury

9.2€233 / night

Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

★★★★★North Adelaide

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

9.2/10 from 1,543 guest reviews
≈ 12 min walk to Adelaide Zoo
Chosen from 14 hotels

1,543 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked 27 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Situated at the stadium near parklands and a short walk to the city centre.
Value For Money: High quality accommodation, though parking and dining fees are high.

Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

Check price & availability ↗

We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our picks.

Map ↗Report an error

Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 1,543 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €232.77/night versus a sample median of €211.96/night.
Location: North Adelaide, Adelaide. Address: King William Rd. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 27 days ago.

Share:WhatsApp Facebook X✉ Email these 3 to me

Where to stay in Adelaide

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Adelaide Central Business District

ibis Adelaide · ≈ 6 min walk to South Australian Museum

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Adelaide Central Business District

The Chancellor on Currie · ≈ 8 min walk to South Australian Museum

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Wellness breaks

Luxury

North Adelaide

Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval · ≈ 12 min walk to Adelaide Zoo

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

Map

BudgetBest ValueLuxuryArt Gallery of South Australia · South Australian Museum · Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	ibis Adelaide	Adelaide Central Business District	4	8.4 (3,184)	€127
Best Value	The Chancellor on Currie	Adelaide Central Business District	4	8.8 (2,918)	€136
Luxury	Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval	North Adelaide	5	9.2 (1,543)	€233

Questions about hotels in Adelaide

What is the best budget hotel in Adelaide?: ibis Adelaide (Adelaide Central Business District): 8.4/10 · 3,184 reviews · €127 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central CBD position near Rundle Mall, dining options, and public transport links.”
What is the best value hotel in Adelaide?: The Chancellor on Currie (Adelaide Central Business District): 8.8/10 · 2,918 reviews · €136 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position within walking distance of Rundle Mall, restaurants, and public transport links.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Adelaide?: Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval (North Adelaide): 9.2/10 · 1,543 reviews · €233 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated at the stadium near parklands and a short walk to the city centre.”
Where should I stay in Adelaide?: Our three picks are in Adelaide Central Business District, North Adelaide. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 27 days ago.

Is your hotel one of these three?

Add the official Top 3 badge to your website. Copy this code:

ibis Adelaide

<a href="https://www.top3hotels.com/adelaide" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Top3Hotels Budget pick in Adelaide"><img src="https://www.top3hotels.com/badge/adelaide/budget.svg" width="180" height="60" alt="Top 3 Budget pick in Adelaide 2026 · Top3Hotels"></a>

The Chancellor on Currie

<a href="https://www.top3hotels.com/adelaide" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Top3Hotels Best Value pick in Adelaide"><img src="https://www.top3hotels.com/badge/adelaide/value.svg" width="180" height="60" alt="Top 3 Best Value pick in Adelaide 2026 · Top3Hotels"></a>

Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

<a href="https://www.top3hotels.com/adelaide" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Top3Hotels Luxury pick in Adelaide"><img src="https://www.top3hotels.com/badge/adelaide/lux.svg" width="180" height="60" alt="Top 3 Luxury pick in Adelaide 2026 · Top3Hotels"></a>

For hotels →

Add this Top 3 to your blog or website

Copy this code. It shows the three picks with photos and links, and stays up to date. Preview ↗

<iframe src="https://www.top3hotels.com/embed/adelaide" width="100%" height="420" style="border:0;border-radius:16px;max-width:720px" loading="lazy" title="Top 3 hotels in Adelaide · Top3Hotels"></iframe>

Near Adelaide

Compare Adelaide with: London · Paris · Rome · Barcelona · Amsterdam · New York

Run a hotel in Adelaide?

Get a free badge for your website, see how travellers find you, or apply for a labelled partner feature with photos and video.

Work with us →

3 cities, 9 hotels, every Friday

One short email with three destinations and their Budget, Best Value and Luxury picks. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.

More in Australia

All Australia destinations →

★ Check price & availability

The 3 best hotels in Adelaide.

ibis Adelaide

The Chancellor on Currie

Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

Where to stay in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District

Adelaide Central Business District

North Adelaide

Map

Adelaide hotels compared

Questions about hotels in Adelaide

How we pick the three

Sources

Is your hotel one of these three?

Add this Top 3 to your blog or website

Near Adelaide

Run a hotel in Adelaide?

Recently viewed

3 cities, 9 hotels, every Friday

More in Australia