The Best Hotels Closest to South Australian Museum in Adelaide for 2026

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A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with stools, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a visible entrance.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wooden floor, and large windows.

A modern rooftop lounge with large windows, high ceilings, and a view of the cityscape.

1. Little National Hotel Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Australian Museum

Isabella

￥23,897

￥26,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a balcony with greenery.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a large window with a city view, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

2. Majestic M Suites

North Adelaide, 1.9 km from South Australian Museum

Kath

￥22,998

￥25,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern rooftop lounge with a circular fire pit, green seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop pool area with seating and plants, a large pool, and a view of a stadium in the background.

A modern interior with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

3. Eos by SkyCity

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.5 km from South Australian Museum

anna

￥33,206

￥36,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of a historic cathedral.

A room with a large window, a table with a vase of flowers, and a sofa.

A modern building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, round tables, and pendant lighting.

4. Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

North Adelaide, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum

Sivakumar

￥23,758

￥26,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden flooring, a wooden side table with a wine glass and bottle, and a large window offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern seating.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "STOREHOUSE," and a well-lit entrance area with plants and seating.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern seating areas.

5. Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum

kirsten

￥18,798

￥20,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a curved ceiling design and seating areas.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern interior with a curved red wall, seating area, and a unique ceiling light design.

6. The Playford Adelaide MGallery

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Australian Museum

Jason

￥25,997

￥28,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A red brick house with a tiled roof, green shutters, and a garden in front.

A traditional living room with a leather sofa, a floral armchair, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and framed pictures.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and classic furniture.

A brick house with a well-maintained garden, including a lawn, flower beds, and a birdbath.

7. Buxton Manor

North Adelaide, 2.1 km from South Australian Museum

Jodie

￥33,572

￥37,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a cityscape view at dusk.

A person sitting on a bed in a room with a city view, holding a cup. There is a tray with food items on the bed.

A rooftop lounge with seating areas and tables, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

8. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG

Adelaide Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Australian Museum

Erica

￥18,798

￥20,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern indoor swimming pool with a long, narrow design, featuring a tiled floor and a long bench along one side.

A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and a light-colored floor, leading to a reception area with a wooden panel wall and a decorative wall piece.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a red carpet. There are shelves with plants and books, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern hotel with a clock tower, a large glass building, and a historic building with arched windows.

9. Adelaide Marriott Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.7 km from South Australian Museum

Huajian

￥30,279

￥33,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are potted plants and a large window on one side.

A modern bar area with a central island and multiple stools, surrounded by shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with orange sofas, a black and white checkered chair, and a large bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.

10. Pullman Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.4 km from South Australian Museum

Jason

￥17,898

￥19,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a desk.

A bar area with hanging pendant lights, a wine rack, and a coffee machine.

A modern reception desk with the word "QUEST" prominently displayed, a glass partition, and a red accent wall.

11. Quest on Franklin

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum

David

￥17,786

￥19,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop terrace with a wooden table and benches, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a screen, and a view of the city.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen displaying the hotel's name, and a plant on the left.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, a large vase on a pedestal, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

12. Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.5 km from South Australian Museum

Robert

￥15,998

￥17,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a side table, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, wooden panel walls, and hanging light fixtures.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

13. The Franklin Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 1 km from South Australian Museum

Keegan

￥19,358

￥21,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a bar with shelves of bottles, and multiple seating arrangements.

A long conference table set for a meeting with chairs on both sides, a decorative plant in the center, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

A couple dining at a table with a view of the outdoors, a meal, and a glass of orange juice.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "ALBA" and a staircase leading to guest rooms.

14. Hotel Alba Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 1.6 km from South Australian Museum

Wade

￥17,009

￥18,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern residential building with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with a map of Adelaide, bar stools, a TV screen, and a refrigerator.

A wheelchair-accessible room with a medical examination chair, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a door with a window.

A bicycle parked next to a map on a wall, a staircase, and various plants.

15. North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation

North Adelaide, 2 km from South Australian Museum

Kath

￥17,998

￥19,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story building with orange doors and windows, balconies, and a visible fire hose.

A bar area with a brick counter, shelves of bottles, and wooden chairs.

A reception area with a reception desk, a woman walking by, and a wall sign that reads 'ALBA'.

16. HotelMOTEL Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 1.6 km from South Australian Museum

Lap

￥12,736

￥14,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table with glasses and a bottle, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, breakfast tray with fruit and juice, and a newspaper.

A modern lobby with a curved staircase, marble flooring, and a large chandelier.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hanging pendant lights, and a buffet setup.

17. Peppers Waymouth Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Australian Museum

Thomas

￥18,898

￥20,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with multiple balconies and a palm tree in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, and refrigerator.

18. The Palms Apartments

1.5 km from South Australian Museum

Stephanie

￥20,282

￥22,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A gym with a treadmill, dumbbells, and a bench.

A modern laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a sink, and a tray with a plant and glass.

19. Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Australian Museum

Michael

￥15,499

￥17,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a glass facade, located at a city intersection.

A modern interior with large windows, black chairs, and a table with wine glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high wooden ceilings, blue pendant lights, and a mix of red and black seating.

20. ibis Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.4 km from South Australian Museum

Michelle Lee

￥12,499

￥13,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Little National Hotel Adelaide	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Majestic M Suites	9.8 Exceptional 724 reviews	View
Eos by SkyCity	9.6 Exceptional 480 reviews	View
Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval	9.4 Exceptional 921 reviews	View
Vibe Hotel Adelaide	9.4 Exceptional 442 reviews	View

Top South Australian Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"It was good accommodation that ticks all the boxes except for slightly inconvenient location in a one-way street."

Tom's Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very close by tram stop to Glenelg or into city, balcony was a bonus cool breeze in evening ,within 10mins walk to Chinatown and many restaurants"

Vibe Hotel Adelaide

10/10 Excellent

"The room was a little dusty and we couldn’t find the tv remote but the staff were extremely helpful. They came to help us look and also provided another one when it couldn’t be found. My favourite part of this little staycation was the bed. I have never stayed in a hotel room with this level of comfort before. I loved the mattress and the pillow choices. I haven’t slept so good in a long time."

Amora Hotel Adelaide

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, comfortable bedding, grrat views of the hills, friendly and helfil staff, great food too"

Stamford Plaza Adelaide

10/10 Excellent

"I booked a queen room and got a king size bed. Was amazing"

ibis Adelaide

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Close to many things to walk."

Adelaide Rockford

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and comfortable bed. Good location for walking around CBD. Breakfast was included in my booking which was a good selection of food."

Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy bed, nice views. New fresh clean room . Staff very friendly and so helpful"

Eos by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service, balcony river view room was well sized and fit out. Staff were great. ITL restaurant had some of the best food I’ve ever had. They also make a great coffee."

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State Library of South Australia

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Art Gallery of South Australia

9.0/10 (321 reviews)

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A memorial wall with engraved names, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.

Adelaide War Memorial

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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Migration Museum

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A city square with historic buildings, a large reflective sculpture, and various shops including a hair salon and a jeweler.

Rundle Mall

8.6/10 (6,662 reviews)

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

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A large red brick building with multiple windows and a prominent tower, surrounded by a green lawn and a tree.

University of Adelaide

8.6/10 (962 reviews)

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The Mall's Balls Statue

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Government House

8.2/10 (237 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Australian Museum?

South Australian Museum is located in a welcoming area of Adelaide known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 453 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near South Australian Museum?

Adjacent to South Australian Museum, Stamford Plaza Adelaide is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options within a short distance include Adelaide Rockford and Adelaide Riviera Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South Australian Museum?

Expedia has 453 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Australian Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Australian Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near South Australian Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Australian Museum?

To access more information about updating your stay near South Australian Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near South Australian Museum?

Art Gallery of South Australia, Ayers House Museum, and Tandanya (National Aboriginal Cultural Institute) feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Her Majesty's Theater, and Adelaide Gaol are must-sees while exploring the area. You can enjoy live performances at Adelaide Festival Centre and Lion Arts Centre.

How can I get to South Australian Museum?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around South Australian Museum is simple. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop, Rundle Mall Tram Stop, and City South Tram Stop. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Pirie Street Tram Station or Adelaide Station.

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Our top choices for South Australian Museum hotels

1. Little National Hotel Adelaide

2. Majestic M Suites

3. Eos by SkyCity

4. Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

5. Vibe Hotel Adelaide

6. The Playford Adelaide MGallery

7. Buxton Manor

8. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG

9. Adelaide Marriott Hotel

10. Pullman Adelaide

11. Quest on Franklin

12. Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

13. The Franklin Hotel

14. Hotel Alba Adelaide

15. North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation

16. HotelMOTEL Adelaide

17. Peppers Waymouth Adelaide

18. The Palms Apartments

19. Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

20. ibis Adelaide

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Top South Australian Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

Tom's Court Hotel

Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Amora Hotel Adelaide

Stamford Plaza Adelaide

ibis Adelaide

Adelaide Rockford

Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG

Eos by SkyCity

Other attractions near South Australian Museum

State Library of South Australia

Art Gallery of South Australia

Adelaide War Memorial

Migration Museum

Rundle Mall

University of Adelaide

The Mall's Balls Statue

Government House

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