Housed in a beautiful 19th-century, heritage-listed stone building in Adelaide's eastern CBD, this 70-room hotel offers a blend of olde-worlde charm and modern amenities at affordable prices. You'll either love or loathe the eclectic mix of new and old décor in the rooms – sleek, minimalist furniture in neutral tones sits alongside kitschy, gilt-framed op shop oil paintings – but there's no denying the value for money, with queen or king beds, Wi-Fi, mini fridges and Foxtel including complimentary movie channels. There's also a communal kitchen and dining area so guests can prepare their own meals at their leisure, as well as a courtyard, business centre and laundry.
Time Out tip: Sure you can cook your own meal in the guest kitchen, but you're on holiday, right? Order room service – it's catered by nearby Bocelli Café Ristorante, one of the many eateries on nearby dining strip Hutt Street.