ibis Adelaide
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a central CBD base near Rundle Mall and the museums at a price well below the city median. Skip it if you need parking or a hotel with lots of extras, because guests point to expensive parking and a lack of facilities.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Adelaide. It suits city-break travellers and visitors who plan to spend their days out, walking to Rundle Mall, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum. Business travellers who mainly need a bed in the CBD will find it practical too.
Skip it if you want a hotel that is part of the holiday. Some guests are disappointed by the lack of facilities. Drivers should also look elsewhere or budget for parking, since guests call it expensive.
Location and getting around
The address is 122 Grenfell Street, in the Adelaide Central Business District. The location score is 9.3. Guests describe a central CBD position near Rundle Mall, places to eat and public transport links.
On our straight-line estimates, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum are each about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Adelaide Zoo is about 1.1 km, around 14 minutes. Real routes run a little longer, but for the central sights you will not need transport.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from 3,184 reviews. Guests praise the location and the staff, described as friendly and efficient, helping with luggage storage and maintenance requests.
The weak side is value outside the room rate. Guests find the rates low but dislike the expensive parking, and some are let down by the lack of facilities. Among the 14 hotels we compared, this one sat joint 12th on review score, so it earns its place on price and position rather than rating.
Price and how it compares with our other Adelaide picks
The reference price was €127.14 a night, about €254 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That was about 40% below the €211.96 median of the hotels we compared. Our Best Value pick, The Chancellor on Currie, is a 4-star at €135.83 with a score of 8.8. Our Luxury pick, Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval, is a 5-star at €232.77 with a score of 9.2. The gap to the Chancellor was under €9 a night for a clearly higher score, so compare those two before you book.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible hotels in Adelaide, more than in most cities in our guides. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest reference price, which is how our Budget slot is filled. A 9.3 location score and more than 3,000 reviews made it a safe budget choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, the state of the rooms, whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast is listed as a buffet, so check whether your rate covers it.
If you drive, ask the parking price in advance. The gym, restaurant, air conditioning and Wi-Fi are listed by the property. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is ibis Adelaide close to Rundle Mall?
Guests say it is near Rundle Mall, dining options and public transport. It sits in the Central Business District at 122 Grenfell Street.
Can I walk to the Art Gallery of South Australia?
Yes. It is about 0.4 km in a straight line, roughly 5 minutes on foot. The South Australian Museum is at a similar distance.
Does ibis Adelaide have parking?
Guests mention parking but find it expensive. Ask the hotel for the current rate before you arrive.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €127.14 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I store luggage at the hotel?
Guests mention staff helping with luggage storage. Confirm with the hotel for your arrival and departure times.