13 of the best Airbnbs in Adelaide

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We’ve curated our pick of the best Airbnb’s in the South Australian capital.

Adelaide’s festival, food and wine scene is second to none. With a laidback charm and a warm welcome waiting, why not book your next escape to South Australia in one of these Airbnb which often offer something more interesting than hotels.

These are 13 of the best Airbnbs in Adelaide to book next time you’re in town.

CBD

1. 1800s city cottage

This renovated three-bedroom 19th-century cottage fuses modern luxury with traditional features like a wood burning stove and timber roof beams. The charming garden dining area is ideal for shared meals with family and friends.

a rustic living room interior with a fireplace at 1800’s city cottage, Adelaide
Modern luxury meets rustic style at this 1800s city cottage.

2. Modern city luxury apartment with sauna

This modern luxury apartment occupies a prime city location near the central shopping district. Watch the sunrise from your balcony over the Adelaide Hills while you plan the day ahead. Or enjoy the shared rooftop pool, spa and fitness suite.

a modern city luxury apartment with sauna in Adelaide
Luxuriate in the sauna or rooftop pool at this modern city luxury apartment.

3. Colourful city studio

This vibrant studio enjoys an enviable location overlooking North Terrace, just minutes from Rundle Mall and Adelaide’s cultural precinct. Ideal for inspiring your creativity, this 1930s apartment owned by renowned artist Billie Justice Thompson showcases a carefully curated selection of South Australia’s finest art and ceramics, adding a unique flair to any city stay.

the Airbnb interior of a colourful city studio in Adelaide
This colourful city studio features South Australia’s finest art and ceramics.

WEST

4. Mid-century seaside escape Henley

This three-bed Henley beach property is only five minutes from bustling Henley Square and offers an elegant seaside escape with period features including a four-poster bed. Enjoy dining on the deck at sunset for a memorable meal with family and friends.

a beachfront outdoor deck at the Henley beach property
Soak up the warm sea breeze at this three-bed Henley beach property.

5. Designer Semaphore Park beach retreat

Sitting between two natural dunes in Semaphore Park this two-bedroom unit offers absolute beachfront vistas. Book the neighbouring identical property to accommodate up to eight of your nearest and dearest for a seaside break only a 10-minute drive from the historic maritime suburb of Port Adelaide. 

a bedroom with beachfront views in Semaphore Park
Wake up next to relaxing beachfront views at this beach retreat.

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6. Fur baby-friendly cottage

On the eastern fringes of the CBD within walking distance of the city and Norwood, this two-bedroom cottage is a cosy home-from-home welcoming four-legged friends too.

the exterior of a fur baby-friendly cottage in Adelaide
Cosy up in this cottage near the city and Norwood.

With a tranquil garden and thoughtful extra touches like fresh breakfast provisions, you’d never guess this relaxing oasis was conveniently located next to the city.

the interior of a fur baby-friendly cottage in Adelaide
Check into this pet-friendly and relaxing Airbnb.

7. Waterfalls and woodland walks

Pets are welcome in this eastern suburbs property, only five minutes from the upmarket Burnside shopping centre and a 15-minute drive from the CBD.

the Waterfalls and woodland walks property in Adelaide
Book a serene stay at this architectural masterpiece.

Nestled in the Adelaide foothills with a creek running through the garden, this contemporary property offers a serene stay for up to six guests.

the Waterfalls and woodland walks property in the Adelaide foothills
Step into this spacious and contemporary property in the Adelaide foothills.

8. Elegant Norwood luxury cottage

This four-bedroom cottage with a lush garden and solar-heated pool is the perfect summer retreat within easy walking distance of Norwood’s shops and cafes. With free parking at the property, it’s a 10-minute drive to the CBD.

the pool at Elegant Norwood luxury cottage, Adelaide
Relax in a solar-heated pool.

9. Sky-high peaceful escape

Seemingly a world away, yet only one kilometre to one of South Australia’s most iconic wineries Penfolds, this tiny house is a cosy romantic retreat in the foothills.

the fan room in the Adelaide foothills
Hit refresh at this sky-high cottage.

Hike in the nearby parks spotting koalas and kangaroos before returning to your cosy loft bedroom for a drink around the firepit.

a romantic retreat in the Adelaide foothills
Escape to a romantic retreat in the mountains.

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SOUTH

10. 1930s Glenelg Art Deco beach retreat

On a quiet street in the bustling beach suburb of Glenelg, this renovated art deco apartment is the perfect choice for lovers of vintage chic. Situated southwest of the city, an easy half-hour tram ride will take you to the CBD.

the Glenelg Art Deco interior in Adelaide
Opt for a vintage chic stay at this Art Deco beach retreat.

 11. Serene Tiny cabin for two

Get back to nature with this semi-rural rustic retreat that’s less than 25 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. This wooden cabin is a secluded space with a compact kitchen and composting toilet. Recharge whilst you watch for local wildlife or get cosy with a book by the fire. 

a serene tiny cabin near Adelaide CBD
Settle into a serene tiny cabin in the woods.

NORTH

12. Designer Adelaide Oval pad

With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this is an ideal luxury getaway for a larger group of friends or family. The rooftop terrace and large bathtub offer elegant touches for magical memories. The North Adelaide location offers easy access to Adelaide Oval for sports or music events.

a modern bath with tub at Designer Adelaide Oval pad
The pad is complete with an elegant tub.

13. Chic North Adelaide loft

This high-rise studio apartment is a cut above the rest offering treetop views of North Adelaide from a roof terrace with a contemporary interior design. Just four kilometres by free bus to the CBD this is an ideal base for a North Adelaide stay without being far from the city action.

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This design-led stay is ideal for relaxing.
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Ticking off Australia’s icons? These hotels can help.

(Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs)

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    Your guide to where to stay for easy access to some of Australia’s most famed attractions.

    Ellery Creek Big Hole, the Busselton Jetty and Lamington National Park; they’re just a handful of some of Australia’s most incredible attractions. With a car and a conveniently located home base, there’s absolutely no reason you can’t start ticking them off your must-see list.

    And where there are iconic sights, there’s a Hilton ready to welcome you.

    1. Darwin

    dawrin waterfront
    Make Hilton Darwin your base for city and wildlife adventures.

    Considered Australia’s portal to Asia, Darwin’s proximity to Indonesia and Timor-Leste has resulted in a highly multicultural population. There’s a strong Southeast Asian influence that coexists with the ancient customs and cultural traditions of the land’s traditional custodians, the Larrakia people. One of the finest examples is Darwin’s most acclaimed dish. It’s not damper or a meat pie, but spicy laksa. You’ll find it everywhere in the city, even at the weekly sunset markets.

    Just a day trip away lie the region’s other major drawcards, the oases of Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park.

    How best to explore it all? Check into Hilton Darwin, or sister properties DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and Hilton Garden Inn Darwin. Spend the day exploring, then return to delicious meals at these hotel restaurants, and cool down in their refreshing pools.

    2. Gold Coast

    A sea-view room at Hilton Surfers Paradise.
    Stay in the centre of it all.

    What do New York and the Gold Coast have in common? Their iconic skylines. High-rise after high-rise line the city’s 70km stretch of swimmable, surfable, and walkable beach, the majority clustered around the coast’s beating heart, Surfers Paradise.

    It’s the region’s most lively and energetic suburb, known for the nightclubs, shops, and restaurants that sit along Cavill Ave. Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences is right there in the middle of the action, close enough to walk to dinner and drinks, but far enough away to retreat to when you need some R&R.

    For further respite, explore the nearby hinterland. Head towards Lamington National Park in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests for winding hiking trails surrounded by dense tropical foliage and waterfalls.

    3. Alice Springs

    DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs framed by the rugged MacDonnell Ranges.
    Venture into the outback.

    Surrounded by ancient desert and dramatic natural landscapes, there’s plenty to see and do around the ‘gateway to the Red Centre’, Alice Springs. Base yourself at the DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs in the town centre, soaking up views of the iconic Macdonnell Ranges and enjoying native Australian flavours from on-site restaurant, Saltbush.

    Starting just 10-minutes from your accommodation, seasoned hikers can find the famous Larapinta Trail runs through West Macdonnell National Park, from the Alice Springs Telegraph Station through to Mount Sonder.

    Wander the galleries and museums in the Araluen Cultural Precinct to learn more about the Arrernte people – the traditional custodians of Mparntwe. Join an Indigenous-led tour within the region to delve deeper.

    4. Busselton

    Hilton Garden Inn Busselton set against the sea.
    Experience Busselton’s coastal charm.

    World-class wines, sunsets over the ocean, and long stretches of calm beach; Busselton is known for it all. But the heritage-listed, timber-piled Busselton Jetty is the coastal city’s most famous icon.

    At intervals along it, locals dangle squid jigs and baited hooks over the edge, and teens and tweens take flying leaps into the water below. Visitors can also join, but walking the length of the 1.84km jetty is the most popular pastime. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to reach the underwater observatory at the end, where you can see squid, sea stars, and the occasional Western Blue Groper in the corals and sea sponges. Walk or catch the train back to shore, where cold beer and pizza beckon at the jetty-front Shelter Brewing Co.

    From there, it’s just a hop, skip, and jump to the Hilton Garden Inn Busselton, where upper-level rooms afford you some of the finest views of Busselton’s biggest star.

    5. Cairns

    Hilton Cairns viewed from below, showcasing its tropical pool and resort-style surrounds.
    Make Hilton Cairns your gateway to the reef and rainforest.

    There’s no other place on earth like Cairns. It’s the city where two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites sit side-by-side: the lush vegetation of the 130-million-year-old Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest meeting the iridescent blue waters and white-sand beaches of the Great Barrier Reef.

    Settle in to either Hilton Cairns or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns in the heart of the city, to walk the esplanade or catch a ferry out to this iconic reef. It’s also only a two-hour drive to the Wet Tropics’ most famed region, the Daintree Rainforest. Make it to Cape Tribulation within the Daintree, and you’ve reached the point where the rainforest literally meets the beach and the reef.

    6. Albany

    Aerial view of Misery Beach, located within Torndirrup National Park. .
    Take a break from history in Torndirrup National Park. (Credit: Tourism WA)

    For tens of thousands of soldiers in the first convoy, headed for the battlefields of WWI, the panoramic views of King George Sound were the last glimpses they had of Australian soil. The significance of this moment set the foundations for Albany’s deep-rooted ANZAC history. 

    At the National ANZAC Centre, a five-minute drive from Hilton Garden Inn Albany, the personal stories of some of these soldiers unfold through interactive multimedia displays, from their experiences with recruitment and training to their time on the front lines in Gallipoli.

    Head back to your hotel to recharge while soaking in the stunning views of Princess Royal Harbour. Then try a natural change of pace at Torndirrup National Park. It’s prime wildflower-spotting country from September to November.

    Start planning an iconic holiday at hilton.com.