What can you do in 20 minutes? In Adelaide, Australia, that’s all the time you need to visit the beach, parks, and wineries, or watch a ball game in one of the ovals. All the trendy shops, cocktail bars, and restaurants are just within walking distance or a 10-minute drive by car. Sefton Shopping Plaza is where all major shops, banks, and stores are centered. This small but lovely city is also the food and wine capital of Australia. Its relaxing and eclectic lifestyle is the perfect city break from the stressful pace of big cities like Melbourne and Sydney, and it offers a vibrant nightlife, with plenty of fun things to do at night. Hang around for their Fringe Festival, the second largest in the world. Check out these best holiday accommodations in Adelaide, Australia for an awesome vacation.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 23, 2024.
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1. Beautiful apartment near Rundle Mall (from USD 148)
This beautiful two-bedroom apartment welcomes you to Adelaide. It is only a short walk away from several restaurants, shops, and attractions like Rundle Mall.
Boasting stunning views of the city, this home guarantees a relaxing atmosphere that’ll help you have a restful time. The living and dining area comes with leather lounges, a 60-inch flat-screen TV, and a computer desk for your convenience and entertainment. The kitchen has a stove and fridge for your cooking and dining needs. There are also common amenities you can enjoy like a swimming pool, spa, sauna, and gym.
Top guest reviews
Host:
great place hosted by great peopleeverything needed for a comfortable stay is provided by your hosttrevor was super helpful and quick to respond to any queriesgreat place honest host spectacular viewsLocation:
great find walking distance to rundle street mallfabulous apartment in a great locationtrevor’s place is perfectly located and close to everything you need for a city stayit's close to the tram station so you can easily get everywhere from the botanic gardens to glenelggreat stay close to everywhere you want to be in adelaideCleanliness:
the apartment was clean and fully stockedthe house is very cleanspacious comfortable clean very well equipped and brilliant locationRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
incredible apartment with a stunning viewvery comfortable bed well-designed closets and a terrific master bathroomthis is a terrific apartment with a lovely view over the river and public transport on your doorstepbeautiful apartment well kept and with all amenitiesthe apartment has great views and is very spacious
Superhost
2. Charming cottage (from USD 166)
Stay for at least two nights in this charming holiday home in Adelaide, located in the southern CBD near Chinatown, Gouger Street, and Central Market. This one-story home with a two-car garage has an organic kitchen garden at the back. Dine al fresco under the shade of the gum tree or have your meals indoors in the casual dining area. Cook family meals in the fully equipped kitchen. In the living room, relax on the huge sofa while watching cable TV or listen to music from the iPod dock or browse the net using free WI-FI. The sofa can be spread out into a bed to sleep another guest. Two spacious air-conditioned bedrooms each have queen beds and a child bed so five guests can sleep comfortably. The bathroom contains a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Children and pets are welcome.
Top guest reviews
Host:
helpful and easy communications with hostswe really appreciated the environmental focus in the house as wellthe cottage suited all our needs and craig was very helpfulthanks craig and andy xedxb8x80a very grateful thank you to andy and craig for making our trip so comfortable and welcomingLocation:
a quiet area despite its closeness to the citya well presented cottage in a perfect locationquiet locationthe house is in a great central location close to the market, resturants and barsthe poor tree lost a few gum nuts that dayCleanliness:
clean heritage cottage with bright and airy rear aspect into private courtyard under a grand gum treeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
very spacious living areasyou could feel the love the owners have put into itimmediate response from the owners when neededvery cozy and homely feel about itwe spent a cosy afternoon indoors on the comfy lounges during a spell of wild weather
3. Gorgeous glass penthouse
This two-bedroom holiday rental in Adelaide offers top views of the city. The unit is in one of the prestigious residential areas south of the city near restaurants, entertainment, and theaters. The luxurious interiors feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows with stunning views of the cityscape from every corner of the condo. Chic, contemporary furniture decorate the two bedrooms, the mezzanine, and the balcony making it perfect for hosting a business trip or housing a traveling family of four. The two bathrooms contain enclosed rainfall showers, vanity sinks, a toilet, and free essentials. Your obligatory one to two-night stay entitles use of free Wi-Fi, free parking, an outdoor pool, a pool deck, and a gym.
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Adelaide OvalAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Host:
unit was greatvery impressive apartment! owner joseph was very helpful and great to deal withvery fresh, new and well equippedgreat spot, handy to tram, markets cbdimmaculate presentationLocation:
you need to organise a time to check in as the owner does not live nearbythis property is perfectly situated just a short walk from gouger st and the cbd, if you don't want to walk the free city trams are at your doorthis penthouse did not disappoint, extremely content with my choice of accommodationthis penthouse lives up to its billingnot too much of a problem in early october but in summer it could take a while for the air conditioner to cool it downCleanliness:
stunning views, excellent location, very clean and comfortablethe views are fantastic and it is located on the south side of the city, so everything can be easily reachedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the view is stunningthe property is a top floor two bedroom apartment looking west towards the gulf of st vincentplenty of room for two couplesthe penthouse is well equipped and offers plenty of spaceamazing views out to the west, unfortunately also a slight downfall as facing west made the 2 outdoor areas to hot to utilise in the afternoons
4. Historic heritage cottage (from USD 203)
Stay for at least three days in this historic 1900’s cottage. The owners retained the high ceilings and polished flooring adding new ducts for heating and cooling and a new smeg stove. The three spacious bedrooms have queen-sized beds to sleep six guests. The living room and dining area have minimal contemporary furniture while the kitchen in a separate room is fully stocked. The house is surrounded by a well-kept garden that’s perfect for drinking wine while entertaining guests. The cottage is at the city’s edge, 200m (0.12miles) away from Dulwich bakery, IGA grocery store, walking distance to the Norwood Parade entertainment and shopping district lies this lovely cottage. Enjoy unlimited internet, air-conditioning, Netflix, heating, free parking, and free use of the bikes during your stay. Children and pets are welcome.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host chris is very accommodating - even provided us with local information about shopping etcour host, chris could not have done anymore to make our stay enjoyabledo not expect l'occitane bathroom products or luxurious bath towels, but expect wonderful help and hospitality from your host who goes above and beyond to be helpful and accommodatingthe host, chris was so accommodating, friendly and respected our privacybest stay top location very welcoming with food in the fridge pantry heating and wifi and netflix great for the kids and great to bring the dogLocation:
beautiful locationproperty in a great location and a bonus we could take the dogsthe property is in a great location, walking distance to local shops and not much further to the cbda great location that was good for parking, close to city and nice local shops and cafescafes and restaurants close by and only 10mins to the city centreCleanliness:
the addition of apple tv and netflix was also perfect for our familyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
had everything we needed, netflix, wi-fi etcchris was very accommodating to our requests and we appreciated the extra little touches like the use of netflix, the coffee machine and the bottles of water alongside each bedlarge rooms, comfortable living/dining spaces and a nice yard to sit and enjoy the fresh lemons in our coronasa charming cottage that makes you feel right at homegreat location, comfortable beds, wi-fi and netflix keep the kids entertained in the evenings
5. The multi-awarded beach house
Spend two to seven days in this Adelaide beach house notable for its excellent view of Henly beach with opulent accommodations. It’s 15 minutes by car from the city center and the wildlife and wine county regions. The stylish interiors can admit 12 guests and sleep them comfortably in the five spacious bedrooms. The rooms are furnished with queen-sized beds, cable TV, air-conditioning, thick linens, and a small lounge with sliding doors opening to either a balcony or the backyard garden. There are three luxurious bathrooms with a spa tub complete with bath essentials. The open plan features a gourmet kitchen, dining area, and cozy living room with access to a furnished roof deck where guests can dine al fresco. Guests have complimentary bottles of wine, beach essentials, free vouchers for bike hire, guest invitations and discount vouchers to the nearby outlet shopping center, and free mid-stay cleans.
9.36 km (5.9 mi) from Adelaide OvalAccommodates: 12
Minimum Nights: 7
Refund Policy :
Top guest reviews
Host:
amy was very friendly and accomodating, meeting us on arrival and making a follow up call on leavingand expect third time round next year to be even more somost of alllove adelaidewe loved the spa, the terrace, the breakfast and the delicious meal delivered to our doorthe warm and friendly welcome by amy on arrival and farewell on leaving made our overall holiday so pleasantLocation:
luxury at its bestbeach front, cafes, wine store all within walking distantreally lovely lying in bed looking at the surfthe position of the house is great as its right next to henley beach hotel which is convenient and henley beach square is only minutes awayfantastic property - excellent location and great service and communicationCleanliness:
lovely place, lovely owner, lovely citylovely place, lovely owner, lovely citywe have just returned from spending another 6 nights there, and we were equally impressedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
i was there by myself and it is a large space for one however you can shut off all of the unused bedrooms/bathrooms (4 in total) and the master upstairs is gorgeousthe only thing i would add is if there was another comfy armchair or second couch in the lounge area, it was hard for 6 of us to all get comfywe loved being able to have our adelaide friends around for meals or a catch up, and being able to entertain them while overlooking the beach from the comfort of the lounge/dining room, while all o...parking directly off of the road into the auto roller door garage to the rear of the property is also great, especially when it is rainingplenty of room for bigger groups
6. Luxurious two-bedroom apartment with pool access (from USD 188)
This two-bedroom Airbnb Plus accommodation promises a stay as convenient and luxurious as a hotel booking. Both bedrooms come with comfortable queen beds and air conditioning. A full kitchen with an espresso machine and convection oven allows guests to prepare basic meals during their stay. The best part about this rental is that you also get access to the building’s amenities, including the shared swimming pool, gym, and spa. With no traffic, Adelaide Airport is less than a 15-minute drive away.
Top guest reviews
Host:
she drove us around and gave us helpful recommendationsshe is warm friendly and knowledgeablelovely host who made everything so easytrudi was a wonderful host who was always available to answer any questionsthe host was very helpful and a good communicatorLocation:
great location in the heart of adelaide close to the river and rundle mallgreat location and facilitiesgreat place the location is perfect everything you need closethe location is perfect with all the main attractions of adelaide cbd within walking distancegreat location comfortable and good valueCleanliness:
the apartment is very clean and stylishthe place is clean and tidythe apartment was clean and comfortable and thoughtfully decoratedeverything is impeccably clean and the main bedroom is so very comfortablethe house itself is very clean and very comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
well equipped apartment excellent wifigreat little touches such as chocolates in the fridge coffee pod machine extra towels to use swimming poolthe colour scheme is green and vibrant bringing the room to lifevery stylish space with very comfortable bed very quiet main bedroom and a stunning bathroommodern well lit spacious and comfortable
7. Well-furnished studio in Adelaide's CBD (from USD 87)
This cozy studio is perfect for couples visiting Adelaide as it’s conveniently located in the Central Business District. Some amenities include an equipped kitchen, WiFi, air conditioning, and a laptop-friendly workspace. Previous guests loved how clean and well-furnished the studio is. Attractions such as Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Festival Centre are located nearby.
Top guest reviews
Host:
very obliging and helpful hostlok is a great hostlok has been a wonderful hosthis communications were always quick and helpfullok is an excellent hostLocation:
great facilities close to towngreat location in the citynice place close to everythinggreat location and apartmentexcellent location in adelaideCleanliness:
very clean comfortable beds great showera clean and comfortable studio apartment to stay invery clean and easy to find thingsclean accommodation appreciated welcome drinkssparkling clean and very well laid outRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
both the air conditioning and wifi worked greatboth the air conditioning and wifi worked greatnice little touches including shampoo/conditioner and complimentary wifi and soft drinkfabulous apartment with a lovely viewapartment was clean good amenities and fast internet
8. Elegant Parkland Tower apartment (from USD 132)
South of Adelaide Parklands and outside city boundaries is an elegant apartment. Though the unit is very spacious, it’s ideally for two guests only. The stylish interiors showcase a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with a two-seater dining area, a cozy living room, and one bedroom with a king-sized bed that can be separated into two single beds upon request. The luxurious bathroom is adjacent to a laundry area. Guests are entitled to free basement parking, free Wi-Fi, heating, air-conditioning, and elevator access. The property is a kilometer away from the city near the hills, restaurants, and cafes on Glen Osmond Road and Hutt Street.
Top guest reviews
Host:
very well appointed with allocated secure parkingi will definitely be staying again when travelling to adelaide for workbeing so close to the city and with the fine winter weather we experienced, we walked in to meet friends on several occasionsthe owner was a pleasure to deal with and made everything very easyfantastic accommodation and very well appointedLocation:
close to the city, easy to get at but still quiet enough to avoid the stress of staying in the city centergreat location with frewville supermarket and restaurants within 15 mins walkthe location is perfect, close to the city and the parklandswalking distance to the cipsal 500close the city and parklands but lovely and quietCleanliness:
very clean, modern and spacious apartmentlovely clean modern apartmentthe apartment was really very good - spotlessly clean and well equipped and extremely spaciousreally clean, tidy with everything you needapartment was clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
had trouble accessing the apartmentthe apartment is fully furnished and equipped with all you'll needlovely apartment that suited the two of us down to the groundthe view is beautiful with the adelaide hills beckoningthe apartment is really well presented with everything that you need when travelling
9. Renovated cottage with bespoke finishes (from USD 91)
A well-rated Airbnb Plus accommodation, this renovated cottage is just right for a small family. With two bedrooms and one bathroom, there’s enough space to accommodate a group of four. This rental is bright and airy, with white curtains, walls, and linens. Both bedrooms have queen beds, but the second room also includes a travel crib in case you’re traveling with an infant. There’s a laundry area conveniently located outside the full bathroom, and the kitchen is fully equipped so you can prepare meals during your stay.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely accomodation and friendly hostvery kind hostkerri is a wonderful hostkerri is a great hostthe host kerri is lovely helpful and considerateLocation:
the location is excellent for exploring central adelaidegreat location as wellconvenient location to enjoy adelaideit’s also close to a cute pubkerri’s place was ideal for our recent quick trip to adelaideCleanliness:
clean comfortable and lots of room insideit was sparkling cleanneat clean and a great spacea great little sparkling clean cottage in a fabulous areahouse was clean and host very responsive to enquiresRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
light roomy and very comfortablethe beds were comfy and kerri was very responsivethe bed was so comfortable and the back courtyard is perfect for enjoying a glass of winethe cottage was comfortable and super clean with great cooking facilities and a gorgeous sunny courtyardconvenient location good facilities lovely older style cottage with some modern touches
10. Delightful apartment in the city center
This two-bedroom apartment is in the city center near Hindmarsh Square beside City Mall, Pullman Hotel, and the posh East End. Its luxurious interior is perfect for a romantic getaway or shelter for the holidays. The two bedrooms have thick cushioned beds that sleep four guests and each has air-conditioning, double glazed windows, and a balcony overlooking Hindmarsh Square and the city. Outside the rooms is an open plan featuring an elegant kitchen with marble counters, a small dining area for four, and a luxe living room for watching cable TV. During the required two night stay, guests enjoy the use of air-conditioning, laundry facilities, a gym, spa, steam room, and sauna.
Adelaide, SA, AU
1.27 km (0.8 mi) from Adelaide OvalTop guest reviews
Host:
owners are extremely helpfulgreat personalized and friendly service from ownersthe owners are very accommodating and a pleasure to deal withanne was a wonderful host and we hope to returnLocation:
fantastic location so close to everythingclose to excellent restaurants and bars and the rundle mall shopping precinctgreat location only minutes to rundle mall etc but quiet and peacefulgreat location close to shop parks restaurants all within walking distancesuch a great location and well set out apartmentCleanliness:
so spotlessly clean and very spaciouswe loved our stay as the apartment was absolutely beautiful clean comfortable and tastefully doneclean and tidy in a central locationRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it has good and fast wifi which was important to us and the central a/c was niceextra kudos for having a pool and a gymreally great apartment well furnished with all neccesities and some nice extras not usually foundwe loved the extras with the breakfast packcomfortable bed with all the mod cons required
11. Luxurious home on Hudson
On Hudson street in Prospect is a luxurious single level brick house 5 kilometers (3.10 miles) away from the Central Business District and five minutes away from Sefton Shopping Plaza. The well-decorated dwelling is surrounded by a landscaped garden with an oval-shaped outdoor pool. Eight guests will sleep comfortably in four spacious bedrooms, furnished with thick cushioned beds, carpeting, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and wide windows. The open plan features an ultra-modern kitchen, casual dining area, and a cozy lounge with a flat-screen TV. Sliding glass panels open to a covered wooden deck with loungers for relaxing while getting a tan or after swimming all day. Dine al fresco out on the deck. This award-winning rental also provides air-conditioning, free parking, heater, free Wi-Fi, free linens and essentials, and laundry facilities with a required stay of two to five nights.
4.84 km (3.1 mi) from Adelaide OvalTop guest reviews
Host:
we appreciated the security, bbq and outdoor entertainment areasno request was too big or small to make our stay enjoyablegreat pool and communal areaswould definitely recommend to anyone travelling to adelaideevery one was very happyLocation:
great pizza shop just around the cornerlocated in a leafy street well shaded and quiet arealocation is great, not far from the citynot even 10 min drive to city or bus just round the cornerthere are good supermarkets nearby (a few minutes walk) and excellent restaurants in prospectCleanliness:
the property is great with full facilities and very spaciouswe were a group of 6 visiting from ireland in march and we really enjoyed this spacious housethe property was clean and kids love the big areaRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the listing description was accuratedouble remote controlled garage to park your car off the street with direct access to the back deckvery comfortable living spaces - well equipped kitchen - great outdoor area - very comfortable lounge areaso accessible to everythingthe beds were very comfortable, the showers were amazing
12. Lovely Halifax home
Looking for holiday houses in Adelaide? This villa is near the Adelaide Festival of Arts or Fringe, Clipsal 500, AFL football, Festival Theater, and steps to the Hutt Street precinct. This lovely, single-level abode has all white interiors and an open layout featuring a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and lounge. Bi-folding glass doors open to a spacious wooden deck for dining al fresco with garden views. Three huge bedrooms with wide beds and windows decorated with colorful accents, a chest of drawers, an indoor fireplace, and a mix of old and new lighting fixtures can host six guests. The private bathroom features a timber-lined skylight with natural lighting to highlight luxurious baths in the spa tub and glass enclosed shower. Another toilet is in the laundry area near the deck. Guests have free street parking and are required to stay for at least two to four nights.
2.57 km (1.6 mi) from Adelaide OvalTop guest reviews
Host:
all communication with owner/manager was clear, responsive and helpfulgreat house all roundrebecca was a lovely host with personal touchesthe owner went out of her way to make our stay enjoyablebeautifully appointed home with incredible attention to detailLocation:
conveniently located near good cafes, etcfantastic location to visit the sights of adelaidethe location is convenient to restaurants, bars and shops on hutt street and also to the cbdquiet location with parkingreturning to the property from the city is a great break, the quiet, leafy area is beautifulCleanliness:
clean and well maintainedlovely area, cute house, clean and tidythe house was clean and had all the necessary amenitiesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it felt like home!beds so unbelievably comfy, all of my children slept so wellthe house is spacious and comfortablebedding is of a high standard; comfortable mattress, pillows and a little luxury in the linenthe house is just gorgeous, spacious and airy and cosy all at the same time
13. Funky apartment
This funky one-story apartment can host up to eight guests with its three spacious bedrooms. One room has a queen bed while the other two rooms have two single beds each that if put together, transform into a king bed. Additional fold up beds and an extra bunk bed can sleep more guests. The living area and the fully equipped kitchen share the open plan. These areas are decorated with a 70s-themed leather sofa, cable TV, and dining bench. Glass panels along the living area open to the rear entertainment area where guests can enjoy barbecues and al fresco dining under the shade of trees. It’s a walking distance to Rundle Mall, King William St where trams are stationed, the Central Food Market and China Town precinct.
1.55 km (1.0 mi) from Adelaide Oval
14. Deluxe townhouses in the city
Up for rent are two townhouses near Gouger Street Central market, restaurants, Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, The Casino, Convention Center, and more. The two-story units have the same layout with a garage on the ground floor. The all-white interiors are decorated with posh furniture and an open layout containing a lounge, dining area, and a fully fitted kitchen. Sliding doors open to a furnished conservatory with a perimeter garden. The two bedrooms and private bathroom are on the second floor. The master suite has a king bed that sleeps two and the other has a double bed to sleep two more. Enjoy city views from the master bedroom balcony. Guests are required to stay for at least two to three nights.
12 St Lukes Place
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Adelaide Oval
Fabulous homestays
The holiday accommodations in Adelaide are stylish and spacious, whether it is hosting a couple of guests or a huge group of 12. Choose any of these rentals and you are guaranteed luxurious accommodations plus all the modern conveniences. These will make you want to stay a few days longer in the “20-minute city”! Book them on your next visit!
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