Adelaide Backpackers Hindley St

I've stayed in hostels for three years and never seen anything like this. It felt like being in prison. The room was shockingly dirty, with Maccas paper under the bed and a broken bed. There was hair in the bathroom, and nothing in the hostel seemed clean. The other people there seemed really weird. The host was never around, so any problem couldn't be sorted out right away. If you go, good luck.

We stayed for one night and were relieved nothing was stolen. The room door was broken, so we couldn't lock it. The place was filthy and run down, and the people staying there seemed weird. We didn't want to use the shower, kitchen, or bathroom because they were so dirty. It'll be a memorable story, but we'll never stay there again or recommend it to anyone. 🌻

It's right in town on Hindley Street, which is the one real advantage. Otherwise, this is a very low budget place for people with low expectations, and it doesn't feel cosy or clean.

After paying for six nights, we were already asking for a refund and packing the next day. Another guest told us their belongings had been stolen, which made us wonder how strangers could get into rooms while people were sleeping or out. The night before, someone tried our door while we were asleep, but our lock kept them out. We saw someone running down the stairs when we checked, though we couldn't catch them. We'd waited more than three hours for someone to arrive and assign us a room because no staff were there when we got to the hotel. Our room looked nothing like the online photos. We also saw people acting suspiciously, though we tried to stay positive at first. The whole experience was extremely negative. The atmosphere felt bad, and the other guests seemed problematic. I don't recommend this hotel, and anyone considering it for a vacation should think carefully.