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CHAPTER 10 . ADELAIDE & SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Restrooms Public restrooms can be found at the Central Market Arcade,
between Grote and Gouger streets, in both Hindmarsh and Victoria
squares, and at James Place (off Rundle Mall).
Safety Adelaide is a safe city, though it’s wise to avoid walking along the
River Torrens and through side streets near Hindley Street after dark.
ACCOMMODATIONS YOU CAN AFFORD
The South Australia Visitor & Travel Centre (see “Visitor Information” above)
can supply info on B&Bs and homestays around the state. Satellite or cable TV
is rare in South Australian hotels, though some provide pay-per-view movies.
IN THE CITY CENTER
City Central Motel This two-and-a-half-star motel is centrally placed near
Rundle Mall, and though not in the least bit glamorous, it’s perfectly fine for a
few night’s stay. Rooms are clean, simple, and smallish, and a set of bunks—as
well as a double bed or twin beds—make them perfect for families on a budget.
The communal balcony is a pleasant place to watch the world go by.
23 Hindley St., Adelaide SA 5000. & 08/8231 4049. www.arta.com/au/ccentral.html. 12 units. A$60
(US$39) single; A$66 (US$43) double; A$68 (US$44) twin. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Nonsmoking rooms. In
room: A/C, TV, fridge, coffeemaker, toaster.
City Park Motel The rooms in this motel just outside the city center have
modern furnishings and nice bathrooms with showers. Some rooms have private
balconies. Also on the premises is a separate bathroom with a tub. The best room
is no. 45. Downstairs there’s a cocktail bar, nightclub, and bistro.
471 Pulteney St., Adelaide, SA 5000. & 08/8223 1444. Fax 08/8223 1133. 18 units (nonsmoking rooms),
14 with bathroom (shower only). A$55 (US$36) double without bathroom; A$75 (US$49) double with bathroom;
A$110 (US$72) deluxe double with balcony. Extra person A$10 (US$6.50). AE, DC, MC, V. Limited parking
by arrangement. The tram to Glenelg stops around the corner, 3 streets up is a bus stop for the free City
Loop bus. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; nightclub; tour desk; car-rental desk; room service 7am–10pm; dry
cleaning service. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, coffeemaker, iron.
Moore’s Brecknock Hotel Adelaide’s original Irish pub, built in 1851, still
attracts a lot of Irish who come here for the great selection of beer and reasonably
priced home-style cooking—it reputedly serves Adelaide’s best hamburgers.
It’s also very popular with American guests who use the hotel accommodations
upstairs as a base from which to discover Kangaroo Island and other parts of the
state. The Brecknock is about 4 blocks from Victoria Square and is run by Kerry
Moore and his Canadian wife Tricia. There are live bands downstairs on Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday evenings, but the music finishes at 1am on Friday and Saturday,
and 10pm on Sunday, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble sleeping.
Rooms are large and pleasantly done in old-world style. Each has a double and
a single bed, and a sink, with the bathrooms down the hall.
Next door to Moore’s is Brecon Inn Backpackers (& 08/8211 8985; www.
breconinn.com.au), which is associated with the hotel. Dorm beds here are A$20
(US$13).
401 King William St., Adelaide, SA 5000. & 08/8231 5467. Fax 08/8410 1968. www.brecknockhotel.com.
au. 10 units, none with bathroom. A$65 (US$42) double; A$85 (US$55) triple. Rates include continental
breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. The Glenelg tram stops in front of the hotel. Amenities: Restaurant;
3 bars; bike rental; tour desk; car-rental desk; coin-op laundry/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms. In room: A/C,
fax, fridge, coffeemaker, iron, safe.