Only there for 2 nights on a flying visit to Adelaide but wished we could have stayed longer. Lovely spot so close to the beach, bar is cheap and cheerful and the staff friendly. Although the place is older it is still spotlessOnly there for 2 nights on a flying visit to Adelaide but wished we could have stayed longer. Lovely spot so close to the beach, bar is cheap and cheerful and the staff friendly. Although the place is older it is still spotless...Close

Neal, Northern Ireland | Group 25-30 | 07th December 2009

I have backpacked around all of Australia and find the Glenelg beach hostel to be one of my favorites. I have actually returned there multiple times in the last year. It is right in downtown and a block from the beach. There are great restaurants all around (and pretty cheap too). The staff is fun and personable. The newly added bar downstairs is always a good time. Not to mention the large kitchen & lounge area. This is a great hostel & highly recommended from one backpacker to another!I have backpacked around all of Australia and find the Glenelg beach hostel to be one of my favorites. I have actually returned there multiple times in the last year. It is right in downtown and a block from the beach. There are great restaurants all around (and pretty cheap too). The staff is fun and personable. The newly added bar downstairs is always a good time. Not to mention the large kitchen & lounge area. This is a great hostel & highly recommended from one backpacker to another!...Close

Carli, USA | Female 25-30 | 27th November 2009

great! amazing location, pubs and the beach just around the corner!great! amazing location, pubs and the beach just around the corner!...Close

Anette, Norway | Female 18-24 | 26th November 2009

They don't have any lockers in the rooms! Aside from this, it isn't such a bad hostel.They don't have any lockers in the rooms! Aside from this, it isn't such a bad hostel....Close

George, Canada | Male 25-30 | 22nd November 2009

Brilliant location and great value for money... Brilliant location and great value for money... ...Close

faithfullsun5126, Vietnam |   | 19th November 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: faithfullsun5126 has left 3

1. Kiwi Lodge, Adelaide30%
2. Tatts Backpackers Adelaide City, Ade57%
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Seen as there was a lot of celebrations going on around the area, we were suprised at how safe we felt within the complex. Kitchen was a delight to mix and mingle with other guests and see the kitchen tidy at the same time. Regards ConnieSeen as there was a lot of celebrations going on around the area, we were suprised at how safe we felt within the complex. Kitchen was a delight to mix and mingle with other guests and see the kitchen tidy at the same time. Regards Connie...Close

conniefoyle6211, Australia | Female 41+ | 03rd November 2009

I stayed here with my girlfriend and we had a double room. The room itself was average (to be expected in a hostel) Would be good if they had some paintings/pictures up. I really appreciated the friendly staff giving us the heads up about a football team staying and giving us choice of rooms. The bar area looked really nice (but we didnt stay long enought to enjoy). Showers very clean. Close to transport, shops, beach and cafes! I would stay here again.I stayed here with my girlfriend and we had a double room. The room itself was average (to be expected in a hostel) Would be good if they had some paintings/pictures up. I really appreciated the friendly staff giving us the heads up about a football team staying and giving us choice of rooms. The bar area looked really nice (but we didnt stay long enought to enjoy). Showers very clean. Close to transport, shops, beach and cafes! I would stay here again....Close

Luke, Australia | Couple 18-24 | 16th October 2009

This was my very first back packer accommodation experience and I have already recommended Glenelg Beach Hostel to friends and work colleagues. The staff and owner were extremely helpful and friendly. I will definitely stay there again when I next to travel to Adelaide for work. I enjoyed the beverage and game of pool and will get some practice in before I next stay at the hostel. I am looking forward to seeing the renovation progress. A big thank you to Tony, the owner for my stay. Tammy This was my very first back packer accommodation experience and I have already recommended Glenelg Beach Hostel to friends and work colleagues. The staff and owner were extremely helpful and friendly. I will definitely stay there again when I next to travel to Adelaide for work. I enjoyed the beverage and game of pool and will get some practice in before I next stay at the hostel. I am looking forward to seeing the renovation progress. A big thank you to Tony, the owner for my stay. Tammy ...Close

tammyv2581, Australia |   | 08th September 2009

Two of my towels where taken from my room never given back was very announing, location is great probably go off there in summer.Two of my towels where taken from my room never given back was very announing, location is great probably go off there in summer....Close

clintcrj1081, Australia | Male 25-30 | 03rd August 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Global Village Backpacker, Greymouth100%
2. Base Christchurch, Christchurch63%
3. Rainforest Backpackers, Franz Josef100%
4. Bumbles Backpackers, Queenstown83%
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Maybe lacking location and character as it was in the heart of low season and therefore wasn't too busy... Found the kitchen to be very poor, not the cleanest and also lacking pots and pans and utensils... (Only had 1 pot, and it didn't even have a handle!) Our room had a sliding door seperating uis from nect door which kept banging throughout the night and made it impossible to sleep as we had noisy neighbours. On the up side, the staff were really helpful...Maybe lacking location and character as it was in the heart of low season and therefore wasn't too busy... Found the kitchen to be very poor, not the cleanest and also lacking pots and pans and utensils... (Only had 1 pot, and it didn't even have a handle!) Our room had a sliding door seperating uis from nect door which kept banging throughout the night and made it impossible to sleep as we had noisy neighbours. On the up side, the staff were really helpful......Close   Read Owner Comments

n16ogs2189, Scotland | Male 25-30 | 07th July 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Chill Backpackers, Brisbane80%
2. Mountbatten Hotel, Sydney53%
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