How to Find Hotels in Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia, sitting on the Eastern shore of Gulf Saint Vincent, is a growing tourist region in Southern Australia. Visitors can expect to enjoy the comfortable Mediterranean climate of this coastal city, as well as a range of cultural and historical attractions.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A passport
• A computer with Internet for booking reservations

Know Your Destination

1. Pack a swimsuit and stay near the water. Adelaide has numerous beaches open to the public, including Henley Beach, Sellicks Beach, and even a clothing-optional beach.

2. Respect the city's diversity. Originally an aboriginal settlement, Adelaide became populated by Europeans seeking religious freedom. Visitors can check out the Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Institute to learn more about Adelaide's history.

3. Follow the grid. Adelaide's streets follow a grid pattern, making it easy for newcomers and tourists to find their way around.

4. Enjoy the vino. Adelaide is one of Australia's biggest wine-producing regions making this area a paradise for wine lovers.

Book Your Transportation

5. Fly directly into Adelaide Airport. This busy airport is a major gateway to Southern Australia.

6. Take the TransAdelaide to get around town. This public light rail system consistently adds new trams to regular routes.

7. Get around downtown on Adelaide's two free buses, the Bee Line and the City Loop Bus.

Choose Your Accommodations

8. Stay near the Rundle Mall to be close to some of Adelaide's best shopping and dining facilities.

9. Book accommodations in the North Terrace area to take advantage of Adelaide's most luxurious hotels.

10. Check out accommodations in the southeastern edge of Adelaide for a variety of choices and affordable rates.

11. Save your travel budget for souvenirs by staying at a hostel. There are several hostels in the city that cater to international travelers.

12. Book accommodations by calling touristaustralia.com at 1 800 170 100 (Australia Freecall), 011 ([phone] (from inside the US), 00 ([phone] (from outside the US), or by visiting the link below in Additional Resources.

Explore the City

13. Head to Rundle Street and browse the city's premier boutiques.

14. Drive to Sellicks Beach and take in some of the coast's most beautiful views.

15. Pay homage to Queen Victoria by visiting Victoria Square in the business district. Here, you'll find a statue in the middle of the square as well as a fountain, not to mention some of the city's best people-watching perches.

16. Stay near Hindley Street if you plan to go club-hopping. Avid party-goers may want to stay nearby to avoid traversing the city late at night.

Tips & Warnings

• Some beaches have very few facilities, so don't count on using them.