Name: Backpack Oz
Address: 144 Wakefield Street, Adelaide Central Business District, 5000 Adelaide, Australia, 144 Wakefield Street, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hostel Backpack Oz

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Hostel was clean and staff were always very helpful and friendly. Arrived alone and met a large group of friends quickly. Would 100% recommend Backpack Oz!

Frances, United Kingdom

The crew was helpful. It is easy to reach the hostel by public transport and it is in a decent distance from CBD. the room was AC.

Filip, Slovakia

The free breakfast Clean kitchen Friendly staff Convenient, yet quiet location

Christoph, Switzerland

Sink in the room was a treat! The whole place was comfortable, clean, friendly staff, great chill area, bar, pool table, walking distance to downtown, etc.

Eva, Australia

Good location, close to the downtown area. Free breakfast. Would be a good choice for a party person.

Wonyong, Canada

Staff very friendly and welcoming, always open for a good talk and have many infos to give

Andrea, Australia

The rooftop at the guest house, the pool table and the bar area.

Nina, France

Everything great place great people made my stay in Adelaide that little bit better! Will be back for sure!

Ryan, Australia

Beds were very clean and comfy. Bedrooms were a good size. Security was good. Could have been more toilets as there was only one upstairs. Bath was great though!

Gabrielle, Australia

Friendly staff, pool table, bar (not that I got to use it) comfortable bed and not far from the tram lines.

Matthew, United Kingdom

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“Hostel was clean and staff were always very helpful and friendly. Arrived alone and met a large group of friends quickly. Would 100% recommend Backpack Oz!”

Frances United Kingdom
“The crew was helpful. It is easy to reach the hostel by public transport and it is in a decent distance from CBD. the room was AC.”

Filip Slovakia
“The free breakfast Clean kitchen Friendly staff Convenient, yet quiet location”

Christoph Switzerland
“Sink in the room was a treat! The whole place was comfortable, clean, friendly staff, great chill area, bar, pool table, walking distance to downtown, etc.”

Eva Australia
“Good location, close to the downtown area. Free breakfast. Would be a good choice for a party person.”

Wonyong Canada
“Staff very friendly and welcoming, always open for a good talk and have many infos to give”

Andrea Australia
“The rooftop at the guest house, the pool table and the bar area.”

Nina France
“Everything great place great people made my stay in Adelaide that little bit better! Will be back for sure!”

Ryan Australia
“Beds were very clean and comfy. Bedrooms were a good size. Security was good. Could have been more toilets as there was only one upstairs. Bath was great though!”

Gabrielle Australia
“Friendly staff, pool table, bar (not that I got to use it) comfortable bed and not far from the tram lines.”

Matthew United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Adelaide –

One of our best sellers in Adelaide! Backpack Oz offers affordable accommodations in Adelaide’s Central Market, just a 5-minute walk from the City Center. It offers a rooftop terrace, a beer garden and free Wi-Fi access.

Guests get a choice to stay in a lively shared room, or in the comfort of their own private room. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. All rooms air-conditioned, and kitchens and bathrooms are cleaned daily. The light-filled shared dining and lounge room offers a large flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy free dinners each Monday and Wednesday nights.

The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging trips to the Kangaroo Island, the Barossa Valley or the Flinders Ranges.

Oz Backpack is a 20-minute tram ride from the Glenelg Beach and a 15-minute walk from the dining options along Rundle Street. The Adelaide International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Adelaide Central Business District is a great choice for travelers interested in wine, food and restaurants.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Backpack Oz has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 2, 2012

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Backpack Oz was booked 3 times in the last 12 hours.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wine, food and restaurants – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Adelaide Magistrates' Court
0.3 miles
SAHMRI
0.4 miles
Adelaide Town Hall
0.4 miles
Victoria Square
0.4 miles
Supreme Court of South Australia
0.4 miles
The Gallery
0.5 miles
Ayers House Museum
0.5 miles
Adelaide Central Market
0.5 miles
Beehive Corner Building
0.5 miles
University of Adelaide
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Loucas Seafood Restaurant Restaurant
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Bean and Gone cafe Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Coles Supermarket Supermarket
0.5 miles
Central Markets Market
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty

River Torrens River
1.1 miles
Glenelg Beach Ocean/Sea
7.1 miles
Mt Lofty Summit Mountain
10.2 miles

Closest Airports

Adelaide Airport
4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Staying in Backpack OZ is like having a home in Adelaide CBD - place is comfortable and cozy, staff are nice, accommodating and helpful. Free breakfast is a big...”

Pacita

Philippines

8.7

“Myself and two friends stayed in this hostel for 5 weeks, whilst working at the Adelaide Fringe. The hostel was in a perfect location to get around the city, an...”

Joanne

United Kingdom

9.1

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. Good location near to the centre.”

Sonja

Italy

8.3

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Check-in

1:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash Backpack Oz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

You must be over the age of 18 to stay in dormitory rooms.

Please let Backpack Oz know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that reception hours are as follows June, July and August
Monday-Sunday 07:00AM until 22:00PM
-September onwards 06:00AM until 22:00PM
Please note that you cannot check in outside reception opening hours.

Please inform Backpack Oz of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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	Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Air-conditioned room comes with shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Fan • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Air-conditioned room comes with shared bathroom facilities. Please note that this room can accommodate only female guests. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Fan • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Air-conditioned room comes with shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Fan • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This private room consists of 1 double bed and 1 attached bunk bed for single use. The room has evaporative air-conditioning, a washbasin and shared bathroom facilities. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Fan • Patio • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This private room consists of 1 double bed and 1 attached bunk bed for double use. The room has evaporative air-conditioning, a washbasin and shared bathroom facilities. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Fan • Patio • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This private room consists of 1 double bed and 1 attached bunk bed for twin use. The room has evaporative air-conditioning, a washbasin and shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Fan • Patio • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This private room consists of 1 double bed and 1 attached bunk bed for triple use. The room has evaporative air-conditioning, a washbasin and shared bathroom facilities. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Fan • Patio • Carpeted • View • City view • Linens • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Stay in the Heart of Adelaide –

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wine, food and restaurants – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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