Cheap 3 Star Adelaide Hotels

There are several reasons why staying in a 3-star Adelaide hotel can be better than a 5-star Adelaide hotel, given your preferences and budget. Here’s why a 3-star hotel might be the better choice:

Adelaide 3-star hotels are significantly more affordable, allowing you to allocate your budget towards experiences, dining, and activities rather than the hotel accommodation. Luxury hotels often charge extra for amenities like breakfast, parking, and less often now even basic services such as Wi-Fi can sometimes be extras. Many Adelaide 3-star hotels include these amenities at no extra cost, making for a simpler and more predictable bill.

A 3-star hotel provides all the essential comforts, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and breakfast, without unnecessary extras that might not be used. 3-star hotels are not pretentious and often have a more relaxed and comfortable environment, where you can come and go freely without the pressure of high-end etiquette. 3-star hotels often have a faster and more straightforward check-in process, meaning less hassle upon arrival.

LEveryone wants to feel important these days and 5 star hotels are often crowded. 3-star hotels often have fewer guests per facility, meaning less waiting time at reception, faster service, and a more peaceful stay. The less formal setting also makes 3 star hotels in Adelaide easier for kids and less overwhelming for solo travelers who just need a clean, safe, and comfortable place to sleep.

For many more options in Adelaide also consider the 4 star Adelaide hotels which can be in great locations and offer some of the best hotel service in Adelaide

If you want to have a sneaky peek and add extra luxury to you stay in Adelaide consider the 5 star Adelaide hotels which can offer great value if you can book outside peak periods.

3 star
46 Grote St Adelaide 5000
6.10 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Hotel Metropolitan is a heritage building located just 3 minutes’ walk from Adelaide city centre. It offers accommodation with free WiFi and a private...more

6.8
Review score
476 verified reviews
3 star
15 Hindley Street Adelaide 5000
6.37 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Adelaide Paringa is located in a heritage-listed building in the heart of Adelaide city centre. It offers rooms with LCD TVs and luxury bathroom ameni...more

7
Good
1445 verified reviews
3 star
25 Bank St Adelaide 5000
6.29 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Centrally located in the heart of Adelaide, Cosmo on Bank is just 200 metres from The Art Gallery of South Australia. Reception at Cosmo on Bank is op...more

4.6
Review score
1341 verified reviews
3 star
268 Hindley Street Adelaide 5000

Well located in the Adelaide CBD district of Adelaide, West End Motel and Backpackers is located less than 1 km from Beehive Corner Building, a 18-minut...more

5.6
Review score
87 verified reviews
3 star
471 Pulteney Street Adelaide 5000

Ideally situated in the Adelaide CBD district of Adelaide, Adelaide Pulteney Motel is situated 1.7 km from Rundle Mall, 1.9 km from Ayers House Museum...more

7.1
Good
764 verified reviews
4 star
123 Waymouth Street Adelaide 5000
5.97 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Located just 2 minutes' walk from the Adelaide Central Bus Station, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Adelaide is 5 minutes’ walk from Chinatown and the Central...more

8.4
Very good
1063 verified reviews
4 star
45 York St, Adelaide Adelaide 5000

Bent St Apartments features accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Adelaide, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and...more

7.7
Good
19 verified reviews
4 star
Morphett Street 180 Adelaide 5000

Featuring air conditioning, Tasha's Apartments on Morphett offers accommodation in Adelaide. Adelaide Central Market is 400 metres away.All units have...more

8
Very good
293 verified reviews
4 star
96 North Terrace Adelaide 5000

Located in Adelaide, 600 metres from Beehive Corner Building and 500 metres from Adelaide Convention Centre, Embassy 812 free parking provides spaciou...more

8.6
Fabulous
42 verified reviews
3.5 star
21 Pulteney Street Adelaide 5000
6.90 km from Adelaide ADL airport

The 3-star Mansions on Pulteney guesthouse offers boutique studio accommodation in the heart of Adelaide city. It is within walking distance to Rundle...more

8.6
Fabulous
343 verified reviews
7.42 km from Adelaide ADL airport

In a prime location in the centre of Adelaide, Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private...more

5.7
Review score
396 verified reviews
3 star
38 Union Street Adelaide 5000

Situated in the centre of Adelaide, 300 metres from Ayers House Museum and 700 metres from Rundle Mall, Swainson on Union offers free WiFi and air con...more

6.9
Review score
40 verified reviews

Right in the centre of Adelaide, set within a short distance of Victoria Square and Rundle Mall, 3 BR Townhouse Near Gouger Street - Pets Friendly - F...more

8.2
Very good
8 verified reviews
3 star
96 1411 north terrace adelaide north terrace Adelaide 5000

Situated conveniently in the centre of Adelaide, Embassy apartments 914 offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. With free pr...more

8.3
Very good
32 verified reviews

In the heart of Adelaide, set within a short distance of Victoria Square and Rundle Mall, Family friendly CBD 3BR Apt Hurtle Square offers free WiFi,...more

6.9
Review score
13 verified reviews

Located in the centre of Adelaide, 1.2 km from Adelaide Convention Centre and 1.2 km from Rundle Mall, Cosy 2BR CBD Apt Free Wi-Fi and Free Parking offe...more

7.8
Good
13 verified reviews

Right in the heart of Adelaide, situated within a short distance of Beehive Corner Building and Rundle Mall, Luxury Apt CBD Exceptional City View Leve...more

7
Good
6 verified reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Charming Central Apartment Home RundleMall is set in Adelaide. It is situated 400 metres from Ru...more

7.5
Good
7 verified reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Taffy on Realm RundleMall PoolandGym EasyLifestyle is situated in Adelaide. It is set 400 metres fr...more

6.8
Review score
8 verified reviews

In the centre of Adelaide, located within a short distance of Victoria Square and Rundle Mall, Enchanting at Rowlands Central Mkt Cityview Wifi offers...more

7
Good
8 verified reviews

In the heart of Adelaide, set within a short distance of Victoria Square and Adelaide Convention Centre, Contemporary on Franklin Business Gym Pool Wi...more

7.8
Good
10 verified reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Comfy place with fabulous view Penthouse level is situated in Adelaide. It is located 1.4 km from...more

7.3
Good
4 verified reviews

Right in the centre of Adelaide, set within a short distance of Beehive Corner Building and Rundle Mall, NEW Skyline View Luxury Apt Homey Heart of AD...more

6.7
Review score
9 verified reviews

In the heart of Adelaide, set within a short distance of Victoria Square and Adelaide Convention Centre, Walk to Central Market Parking GYMandPOOL City...more

8
Very good
8 verified reviews
3 star
96 North Terrace 614 Adelaide 5000

Attractively situated in the centre of Adelaide, Embassy apartment free parking offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. This...more

8.1
Very good
18 verified reviews
3 star
96 North Terrace Adelaide 5000

Situated in Adelaide, 600 metres from Beehive Corner Building and less than 1 km from the centre, Swainson at Embassy features air-conditioned accommo...more

6.6
Review score
180 verified reviews
3 star
15 O'Halloran Street Adelaide 5000

In the centre of Adelaide, located within a short distance of Victoria Square and Rundle Mall, Swainson on O'Halloran offers free WiFi, air conditioni...more

7.8
Good
22 verified reviews
3 star
45 York Street Adelaide 5000

Swainson on Bent offers accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Adelaide, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...more

7.1
Good
115 verified reviews
3 star
15 Synagogue Place Adelaide 5000

Swainson on Synagogue offers accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Adelaide, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster...more

6.9
Review score
42 verified reviews
3 star
102 North Terrace Adelaide 5000

An apartment nestled in the centre of Adelaide, Swainson at Horizons features private parking, free WiFi, a spa and wellness centre and fitness centre...more

7.2
Good
75 verified reviews
3 star
10 Balfours Way Adelaide 5000

Swainson on Balfours provides accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Adelaide, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven...more

6.8
Review score
19 verified reviews
3 star
195 North Terrace Level 10 Adelaide 5000

Right in the centre of Adelaide, situated within a short distance of Art Gallery of South Australia and Beehive Corner Building, Swainson at M1 offers...more

7.9
Good
22 verified reviews

Situated in the centre of Adelaide, 500 metres from Rundle Mall and 400 metres from Ayers House Museum, Azalea - Rundle Mall Edge Residence on York of...more

7
Good
16 verified reviews
3 star
160 Grote Street Adelaide 5000

Located in the centre of Adelaide, 600 metres from Victoria Square and 1.4 km from Adelaide Convention Centre, Isaac - The Cityscape View Apartment of...more

6.5
Review score
17 verified reviews
2 star
156 Wright Street 705 Adelaide 5000

In the centre of Adelaide, located within a short distance of Victoria Square and Rundle Mall, Swainson at Bohem offers free WiFi, air conditioning an...more

7.9
Good
16 verified reviews

Set in Adelaide, 1.8 km from Victoria Square and 2.2 km from Rundle Mall, Renovated 1BR Unit CBD Parking Wi-Fi South Tce offers a garden and air condi...more

4.2
Review score
5 verified reviews
3.5 star
146 Melbourne Street Adelaide North Adelaide 5006
7.71 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Majestic Minima Hotel is located on cosmopolitan Melbourne Street in the heart of North Adelaide. Our compact studio rooms have been uniquely designed...more

7.6
Good
1851 verified reviews
3 star
21 - 39 Melbourne Street Adelaide North Adelaide 5006
8.09 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub, Comfort Hotel Adelaide Meridien is located in North Adelaide. A guest laundry and free WiFi in public...more

8.3
Very good
937 verified reviews
3 star
44 Barton Terrace East Adelaide North Adelaide 5006
7.16 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Comfort Inn Regal Park is 5 minutes’ drive from central Adelaide and located nearby nearby cafes, a cinema and restaurants. Free WiFi, function areas...more

7.8
Good
789 verified reviews
3 star
39 Melbourne Street, Building 2 Adelaide 5006

Located in Adelaide, 1.8 km from Adelaide Oval, Econo Lodge North Adelaide provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking...more

8.4
Very good
460 verified reviews
3 star
41 - 45 King William Rd Adelaide North Adelaide 5006
6.87 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Offering self-contained accommodation with air conditioning and cooking facilities, Greenways Apartments are just 500 metres from the Adelaide Oval an...more

7.2
Good
953 verified reviews
3 star
73 Lefevre Terrace, North Adelaide Adelaide North Adelaide 5006
7.36 km from Adelaide ADL airport

A 5-minute walk from North Adelaide’s O’Connell Street, Princes Lodge Motel offers free continental buffet breakfast, barbecue facilities and free par...more

7.6
Good
768 verified reviews

Set in Adelaide in the South Australia region, with Adelaide Oval and Bicentennial Conservatory nearby, The Grand Apartments North Adelaide Parking of...more

7.8
Good
19 verified reviews
31 George Street Adelaide 5006

Swainson on George is located in the North Adelaide district of Adelaide, 2.1 km from Beehive Corner Building, 2.5 km from Art Gallery of South Austra...more

7.4
Good
5 verified reviews
3 star
110 Tapleys Hill Road Adelaide 5014

Featuring a bar, Nightcap at Hendon Hotel is located in Adelaide in the South Australia region, 3.9 km from South Australian Maritime Museum and 11 km...more

8.2
Very good
342 verified reviews
2.86 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Set in Adelaide, 300 metres from West Beach and 1.1 km from Henley Beach, Acushla Accommodation Esplanade Living Self Check-In Self Check-Out offers a...more

9.6
Superb
21 verified reviews
3.5 star
80 Seaview Road, West Beach Adelaide 5024
2.88 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Located within 400 metres of West Beach and 700 metres of Henley Beach in Adelaide, Esplanade Apartments at West Beach features accommodation with sea...more

8.5
Fabulous
127 verified reviews
3 star
98b Henley Beach Road Mile End Adelaide 5031
4.09 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Offering rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, City West Motel is a 5-minute drive from Adelaide city centre. Guests enjoy free parking and access...more

7.7
Good
652 verified reviews
3 star
540 Marion Road, Plympton Park Adelaide 5038
4.62 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Located in the centre of suburb South Plympton, Marion Motel and Apartments is 8 km from Adelaide International Airport and 5.5 km from the Glenelg Be...more

8.2
Very good
525 verified reviews
3 star
631 Anzac Highway Adelaide Glenelg 5045
4.27 km from Adelaide ADL airport

Located next to Holdfast Shores Marina, Nightcap at Watermark Glenelg is a 7-minute walk from Jetty Road Shopping Precinct. It offers a beer garden an...more

7.9
Good
618 verified reviews

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

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