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Adel Aide & South Au
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Adel Aide & South Au
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Clarion ̈Hotel ̈Soho ̈ HOTEL$$
(Map p718; %08-84125600;www �clarionhotelso-
ho �com �au; 264 FlindersSt; d$145-590;paWs)
Attempting to conjure up the vibe of Lon-
don’s Soho district, these 30 very plush
suites (some with spas, most with balconies)
are complemented by sumptuous linen, 24-
hour room service, iPod docks, Italian mar-
ble bathrooms, jet pool and a fab restaurant.
Rates take a tumble midweek. Parking is
available from $15.Hostel ̈109 ̈ HOSTEL$
(Map p718; %08-82231771, 1800 099 318; www �
hostel109�com; 109 Carrington St; dm/s/d/tr
$30/60/80/99;aiW) A small, well-run
hostel in a quiet corner of town, with a cou-
ple of little balconies over the street and a
cosy kitchen/communal area. Spotlessly
clean and super-friendly, with lockers, travel
info, good security and gas cooking. The
only negative: rooms open onto light wells
rather than the outside world.Quest ̈on ̈Sturt ̈ APARTMENTS$$$
(Map p718; %08-8416 4200; www �questapart
ments�com �au; 14 Sturt St; 1-/2-/3-bed apt from
$200/210/250;paW) Almost a mini-suburb
within the CBD, this tight enclave of two-
storey, multicoloured apartments wins point
for location (utterly central), security and
privacy. Various online deals include break-
fast, free internet, free parking, a bottle of
wine etc. Good for urbanite families.Backpack ̈Oz ̈ HOSTEL$
(Map p718; %1800 633 307, 08-82233551; www �
backpackoz�com �au; cnr Wakefield&PulteneySts;
dm/s/d from $25/55/65;aiW) It doesn’t
look like much externally, but this converted
pub (the old Orient Hotel) strikes the right
balance between party and placid. There are
spacious dorms and an additional no-frills
guesthouse over the road (good for couples),
and guests can still get a coldie and shoot
some pool in the bar. Communal area; free
barbecue on Wednesday.Adelaide ̈City ̈Park ̈Motel ̈MOTEL$$
(Map p718; %08-8223 1444; www �citypark�com �
au; 471 PulteneySt; dwithout/withbathroomfrom
$99/120,tr/f from $160/210;paW) Immacu-
late bathrooms, leather lounges, winsome
French prints and an easy walk to the Hutt
St restaurants. Free parking, DVDs and
wireless internet, too. Ask about the apart-
ments on the way to Glenelg (one- and two-
bedroom units $175 to $225).Adelaide ̈Backpackers ̈Inn ̈ HOSTEL$
(Map p718; %1800 099 318, 08-8223 6635;
www �abpi �com �au; 112 Carrington St; dm/s/d/tr
$27/60/70/99;aiW) A relaxed and sur-
prisingly decent place filling out an 1841 pub
(the ol’ Horse & Jockey) that’s had a recent
facelift (new bathrooms, fridges, carpets,
washing machines, snappy paint colours
etc). Handy to Hutt and Rundle Sts.Shakespeare ̈
International ̈Backpackers ̈ HOSTEL$
(Map p718; %1800 556 889, 08-82317655;www �
shakeys�com �au; 123 Waymouth St; dm/s/d from
$26/80/80;aiW) Rambling through an
old downtown pub (1879), laid-back Shakeys
has friendly staff, a serious stainless-steel
kitchen, free linen and a balcony over the
street (look down on the suits and count
your blessings). There was a new bar/travel
desk being built downstairs when we visited.48 North Adelaide
Greenways ̈Apartments ̈ APARTMENTS$$
(Map p728;%08-82675903;www �greenwaysapart
ments�com; 41-45King WilliamRd, NorthAdelaide;
1-/2-/3-bedroom apt $120/150/190;paW)
These 1938 apartments ain’t flash (floral
tiles and rude 1970s laminates), but if you
have a pathological hatred of 21st-century
open-plan ‘lifestyles’, then Greenways is for
you! And where else can you stay in clean,
perfectly operational apartments so close to
town at these rates? A must for cricket fans,
the Adelaide Oval is a lofted hook shot away −
book early for Test matches.Minima ̈Hotel ̈ HOTEL$$
(Map p728;%08-83347766; www �majestichotels�
com �au; 146 MelbourneSt, NorthAdelaide;dfrom
$100;pai) A spaceship has landed in ye
olde North Adelaide! Just a few years old,
Minima offers compact but super-stylish
rooms in a winning Melbourne St location.
Check-in is DIY − use the touch screen in
the lobby. Limited parking $9.50 per night.Princes ̈Lodge ̈Motel ̈ MOTEL$
(Map p728;%08-8267 5566; www �princeslodge�
com �au; 73 LeFevreTce, NorthAdelaide;s/d/f incl
breakfastfrom $65/85/145;paW) In a grand
1913 house overlooking the parklands, this
friendly, eclectic lodge has high ceilings, new
TVs and a certain faded grandeur. Close to
the chichi North Adelaide restaurants and
within walking distance of the city. Great
value with heaps of character. The budget