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In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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Hostel Backpack Oz

Backpack Oz

144 Wakefield Street, Adelaide Central Business District, 5000 Adelaide, Australia – Great location - show map

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8.0
Very Good
364 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Total

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

Sam is really awesome and helpful!!!! They even have social dinner for ppl who is staying the hostel which is amazing.

Lianghua Australia

I loved this hostel and would absolutely stay here again! Wonderful treatment from the beginning. My flight arrived ridiculously early in the morning and they let me store my bags while I went out for the day. Upon check-in, the staff-member (actually, I think he was the manager or owner?) upgraded me from a 12-bed mixed dorm to a 6-bed female dorm, which was an incredible gesture! Between the friendly service, bathtub, balcony, etc., the hostel itself feels like a home - and a very clean one at that! They offer a free basic breakfast (toast, cereal, coffee, & tea), and the bread is delicious. They also offer free pizza, chili, and icecream / movie nights, which was great. Plenty of games, books, and video games at your disposal. Overall, a great place to stay.

Brianna United States of America

not only the place and staff but people who lives here offers such a great vibes. I stayed like for 5 days and I never felt homesick. Made some good friends from across the globe.

Shubhendra India

The nice staff and series of events hold and free food available several times a week. It’s very convenient to city center, short walking or a bus in front.

Ying Australia

The room was a really good size and the bed comfortable. For once I was glad to have a duvet as the room was, if anything, on the chilly side but this is quite good in the Adelaide heat. The hostel was really clean an in a very convenient location. I’ve read a few reviews complaining about the 15 minute light timer in the bathrooms, this really isn’t an issue as there is enough natural light to shower. Useful tips around the hostel of things to do in Adelaide and the staff seemed really friendly.

Kirstin Australia

Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent environment for making new friends.

Anonymous Australia

excellent location, friendly staff and very clean premises. Good value for money and very close to CBD and public transport.

Stephen Australia

stayed at the hostel for a subsequent trip to the kangaroo island. I recommend this hostel to everyone. clean, comfortable, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff, great location. I especially wanted to note the incident that happened to me during my stay in Adelaide. Since the tour to the kangaroo island was for 2 days, one night I spent the night on the island. going on an excursion, I forgot a swimsuit in the hostel on the bed. Returning from the tour, I did not find him. The hostel staff willingly helped me solve this problem. They slept with me in the room. It turned out that she just took my swimsuit. I ordered me his registered mail in Sydney. Many thanks to them for this. I recommend this hostel to everyone during their stay in Adelaide

Светлана Australia

Staff were great and it was very clean x everyone friendly xx

Janet United Kingdom

It was quiet and people were friendly. I really appreciate the free meals they do at night although I didn’t eat at the hostel.

Andrea Australia

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8.0
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364 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Sam is really awesome and helpful!!!! They even have social dinner for ppl who is staying the hostel which is amazing.”
    Lianghua Lianghua Australia Australia
  • “I loved this hostel and would absolutely stay here again! Wonderful treatment from the beginning.”
    Brianna Brianna United States of America United States of America
  • “not only the place and staff but people who lives here offers such a great vibes. I stayed like for 5 days and I never felt homesick. Made some good friends from across the globe.”
    Shubhendra Shubhendra India India
  • “The nice staff and series of events hold and free food available several times a week. It’s very convenient to city center, short walking or a bus in front.”
    Ying Ying Australia Australia
  • “The room was a really good size and the bed comfortable. For once I was glad to have a duvet as the room was, if anything, on the chilly side but this is quite good in the Adelaide heat.”
    Kirstin Kirstin Australia Australia
  • “Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent environment for making new friends.”
    Australia Australia
  • “excellent location, friendly staff and very clean premises. Good value for money and very close to CBD and public transport.”
    Stephen Stephen Australia Australia
  • “stayed at the hostel for a subsequent trip to the kangaroo island. I recommend this hostel to everyone. clean, comfortable, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff, great location.”
    Светлана Australia Australia
  • “Staff were great and it was very clean x everyone friendly xx”
    Janet Janet United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was quiet and people were friendly. I really appreciate the free meals they do at night although I didn’t eat at the hostel.”
    Andrea Andrea Australia Australia

Stay in the heart of Adelaide – Great location - show map

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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8.0
Very Good
364 reviews
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  • Lianghua Australia

    “Sam is really awesome and helpful!!!! They even have social dinner for ppl who is staying the hostel which is amazing.”

  • Brianna United States of America

    “I loved this hostel and would absolutely stay here again! Wonderful treatment from the beginning. My flight arrived ridiculously early in the morning and they let me store my bags while I went out for the day. Upon check-in, the staff-member (actually, I think he was the manager or owner?) upgraded me from a 12-bed mixed dorm to a 6-bed female dorm, which was an incredible gesture! Between the friendly service, bathtub, balcony, etc., the hostel itself feels like a home - and a very clean one at that! They offer a free basic breakfast (toast, cereal, coffee, & tea), and the bread is delicious. They also offer free pizza, chili, and icecream / movie nights, which was great. Plenty of games, books, and video games at your disposal. Overall, a great place to stay. ” Read more

  • Shubhendra India

    “not only the place and staff but people who lives here offers such a great vibes. I stayed like for 5 days and I never felt homesick. Made some good friends from across the globe.”

  • Ying Australia

    “The nice staff and series of events hold and free food available several times a week. It’s very convenient to city center, short walking or a bus in front.”

  • Kirstin Australia

    “The room was a really good size and the bed comfortable. For once I was glad to have a duvet as the room was, if anything, on the chilly side but this is quite good in the Adelaide heat. The hostel was really clean an in a very convenient location. I’ve read a few reviews complaining about the 15 minute light timer in the bathrooms, this really isn’t an issue as there is enough natural light to shower. Useful tips around the hostel of things to do in Adelaide and the staff seemed really friendly.” Read more

  • Anonymous Australia

    “Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent environment for making new friends.”

  • Stephen Australia

    “excellent location, friendly staff and very clean premises. Good value for money and very close to CBD and public transport.”

  • Светлана Australia

    “stayed at the hostel for a subsequent trip to the kangaroo island. I recommend this hostel to everyone. clean, comfortable, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff, great location. I especially wanted to note the incident that happened to me during my stay in Adelaide. Since the tour to the kangaroo island was for 2 days, one night I spent the night on the island. going on an excursion, I forgot a swimsuit in the hostel on the bed. Returning from the tour, I did not find him. The hostel staff willingly helped me solve this problem. They slept with me in the room. It turned out that she just took my swimsuit. I ordered me his registered mail in Sydney. Many thanks to them for this. I recommend this hostel to everyone during their stay in Adelaide” Read more

  • Janet United Kingdom

    “Staff were great and it was very clean x everyone friendly xx”

  • Andrea Australia

    “It was quiet and people were friendly. I really appreciate the free meals they do at night although I didn’t eat at the hostel.”

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • 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 & cafes
  • Restaurant Loucas Seafood Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Bean and Gone cafe
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Art Gallery of South Australia
    0.6 miles
  • Rundle Mall
    0.6 miles
  • Adelaide Central Market
    0.7 miles
  • Adelaide Botanic Garden
    0.9 miles
  • Adelaide Oval Stadium
    1 miles
  • Bicentennial Conservatory
    1 miles
  • Adelaide Parklands Terminal
    1.6 miles
  • The Beachouse
    6.4 miles
  • South Australian Maritime Museum
    8.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Torrens
    1.1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Glenelg Beach
    7.1 miles
  • Mountain Mt Lofty Summit
    10.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Adelaide Airport
    4 miles
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Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Library
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 17 per day.

Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs & music for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 60 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

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

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 a valid passport or photo drivers license is required by all guests to check-in.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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.

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.

FAQs about Backpack Oz

  • The prices at Backpack Oz may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Backpack Oz offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Library
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Happy hour
    • Movie nights

  • Guests staying at Backpack Oz can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Backpack Oz (subject to availability):

    • Parking

  • Backpack Oz is 1,950 feet from the center of Adelaide.

  • Check-in at Backpack Oz is from 8:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi7.4

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