Keep in mind that I'm comparing this place to hostels I've stayed at, not hotels, motels, bed and…read morebreakfasts or anywhere like that. Five stars is a pretty big call, but this place really deserves it. It's clean, the beds are comfy enough, and it's cheap. I've stayed at what's called The Guesthouse, which is where you stay if you're travelling with your other half or with friends, because you'll have some semblance of privacy. The price was certainly very appealing, and if you're travelling on a budget, I thought that this was one of the best options.

I've stayed here for one night way back before I moved to Adelaide. In comparison to other hostels…read moreI've stayed at it's very clean. And I don't just mean the dorms but also the kitchen and the bathrooms. I've stayed in their building across the road, called The Guesthouse. The 6 bedroom dorm was full and although many people had a lot of baggage on them, there was plenty of space in the room. People at the reception were very friendly and I chatted for a while with a guy who had moved from the UK to Adelaide and now works there. Near the reception you have a small lounge area with free wi-fi and TV. There's also an outside area at the back for all the smokers. The atmosphere stroke me as very relaxed and friendly. It was definitely not a crazy party hostel but people were still socialising and trying to get to know you and where you're from. Luckily I now have my own place in Adelaide and don't need to stay in hostels anymore, but if I had to I certainly wouldn't mind going back here.

I've stayed here several times because my family live out in the country and before I found…read moreaccommodation in the city I had to have some place to sleep while I was looking for a place to rent. I have been a Youth Hostels Association member for many years, but you do not have to be a YHA member to stay in this clean and utilitarian accommodation. You should be fresh faced and ready to pay the reasonable rates. You should be happy to clean up after yourself in the shower room or the kitchen and you should be a happy camper willing to share the lounge room without demanding everything is your way (like what music is playing or what film is being screened on the TV) If you are they type who is able to enjoy hostel type arrangements, this is one of the finest in the state. It's not as noisy as some inner city hostels, like the ones in Sydney or Auckland (NZ) for example. There are lots of really excellent and cheap eating venues within walking distance in Gouger Street, there is a public swimming pool about ten minutes away on a bike or bus and only a thirty minute walk away (through the park lands) there is Internet access and there are usually lots of rooms available if you don't mind sharing in a bunk bed room - usually there's no more than six in one room so it doesn't get massively overcrowded. Adelaide is a university city so it is not unusual to find many students at the start of the year here doing what I did - looking around for long term accommodation from the hostel base. The price range per person per night starts at just under $30 so it is very reasonable indeed.

Great rooms,great new friends from all over the world! And so helpful staff!!…read more They help with great tips, even sent my lost jacket back by mail. Totally sweet. A find.

How are there no check in regulars here? This place might be the best bar in Adelaide!read more

From the owner: International backpackers hostel and budget accommodation specialising in travellers, temporary…read morestudent accommodation and group bookings. The 'galah' is modern, very clean, comfortable and is a well appointed three & a half star Hostel with a green Eco-friendly tick as appraised by AAA Tourism Australia. We are well facilitated including a wheelchair-lift to assist the disabled, a big list of free 'things' including free breakfast every day and free rice offered for any meal of the day. Take a look at our standard guest offers list!

Very sad to have to write this review. The building is amazing and has a great little courtyard…read morewith picnic tables and a bar for mingling. The manager was incredibly hospitable - a perfect host for the majority of my stay. Honestly, Adelaide needs great places like this. Unfortunately, my experience here was that I woke up in the middle of the night being bitten by tiny bugs in my bed in my private room. I killed the ones I could, and googling and finding that they looked like juvenile, white/yellow bed bugs, I packed, had all my clothes cleaned, and left. When I asked the management the next day for a refund for the remainder of my stay, they disputed my claims - saying they had not seen any bugs when they cleaned my room, maybe the bites and marks from the dead bugs were from mosquitoes, no one else had complained, and that even if there were bugs, they could not control that. When I asked if they had ever had bed bugs, they said yes, but only in their dorms, never in the private rooms before - so if they were there, maybe I had brought them. As such, they would charge me for the entire 4 days of my originally intended stay. Unfortunately, some other reviewers seem to have reported similar experiences. I hope they get this situation resolved. My credit card company is now disputing the charge with them.

The place is old, but clean. When you arrive, look carefully for the sign as it doubles up as a…read moretour agency, so you may not see it immediately. The staff are friendly and will help you book any tours you want to do in the region.