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

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

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.

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

1. Majestic M Suites

North Adelaide, 1.9 km from South Australian Museum

Helen

NT$4,668

NT$5,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a vase of pink flowers, and a glass wall with the word "EOS" on it.

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.

2. Eos by SkyCity

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.5 km from South Australian Museum

Bernadette

NT$7,098

NT$7,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern indoor pool with a chevron pattern floor, surrounded by wooden railings and a patterned ceiling.

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

3. Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum

kirsten

NT$3,882

NT$4,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

NT$4,410

NT$4,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A group of people toasting with champagne glasses in a room with a marble table and ornate wall paneling.

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

5. The Playford Adelaide MGallery

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Australian Museum

Rocco

NT$4,811

NT$5,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A large, well-lit building with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating areas.

A hallway with white columns, a patterned floor, and a staircase in the background.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and well-maintained hedges.

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a large chandelier.

6. Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.7 km from South Australian Museum

Pranav

NT$4,315

NT$4,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A well-maintained garden with a lawn, a stone wall, and a brick house with a tiled roof.

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

NT$8,156

NT$8,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

8. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG

Adelaide Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Australian Museum

Tina

NT$3,717

NT$4,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a seating area with a blue armchair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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.

9. Peppers Waymouth Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Australian Museum

Sergio

NT$4,109

NT$4,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a prominent sign.

10. Pullman Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.4 km from South Australian Museum

Wayne

NT$3,826

NT$4,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

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

11. Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.5 km from South Australian Museum

Jacqueline

NT$3,310

NT$3,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

12. The Franklin Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 1 km from South Australian Museum

Keegan

NT$4,051

NT$4,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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 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 buffet area with various food items and a kitchen in the background.

13. Adelaide Marriott Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.7 km from South Australian Museum

Vicki

NT$6,050

NT$6,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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 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

NT$3,308

NT$3,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

A balcony with a clear view of the city, a table with chairs, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

15. Quest on Franklin

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum

Torrey

NT$4,113

NT$4,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

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.

16. North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation

North Adelaide, 2 km from South Australian Museum

Jennifer

NT$3,820

NT$4,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a beige armchair, and a coffee table with decorative vases. A colorful abstract painting is on the wall, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

17. The Palms Apartments

1.5 km from South Australian Museum

Stephanie

NT$3,481

NT$3,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a counter, and three round tables with chairs.

A woman walking past a reception desk with a sign that reads "ALBA".

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wooden floor, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and large windows.

18. HotelMOTEL Adelaide

Adelaide Central Business District, 1.6 km from South Australian Museum

Lap

NT$3,121

NT$3,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A multi-level interior with a wooden staircase, a reception area with colorful wall art, and a modern design aesthetic.

19. Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

Adelaide Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Australian Museum

Michael

NT$3,340

NT$3,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the cityscape through a sliding door, and a curtain on the left.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, and a counter with bottled water and a vase of flowers.

A tall building with multiple floors and balconies, surrounded by a cityscape and hills in the background.

A modern room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a red sofa, and a small table.

20. Tom's Court Hotel

Adelaide Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Australian Museum

Nhi

NT$2,545

NT$2,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to South Australian Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Majestic M Suites	9.8 Exceptional 720 reviews	View
Eos by SkyCity	9.6 Exceptional 466 reviews	View
Vibe Hotel Adelaide	9.4 Exceptional 435 reviews	View
Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval	9.4 Exceptional 916 reviews	View
The Playford Adelaide MGallery	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top South Australian Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

Eos by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"We had the most luxurious stay and can't wait to do it again! Thank you to the incredible team at EOS & Bodhi Spa for making our trip magical."

The Playford Adelaide MGallery

10/10 Excellent

"Great work trip stop over.. close to all amenities and the markets"

Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms, staff friendly and helpful, Just great hotel to stay at"

Adelaide Riviera Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean and basic. 24hr reception. Good budget business option."

Miller Apartments Adelaide

8/10 Good

"The staff are very helpful & friendly. It's conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, night-life & public transport links. The room was spacious with a handy kitchenette. It was very clean too."

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Our stay was fine, the room was comfortable though the king bed was unexpectedly lumpy. The breakfast was good though the scrambled eggs were a bit runny."

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

8/10 Good

"This accommodation is very convenient being close to all shopping and restaurants. Clean and tidy."

ibis Adelaide

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean room and very helpful and kind staff. Great breakfast."

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State Library of South Australia

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An art gallery with ornate paintings and sculptures.

Art Gallery of South Australia

9.0/10 (321 reviews)

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A stone archway with a statue of a man and two children, one holding a branch.

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8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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A museum exhibit with a timeline from 1900 to 1969, featuring historical photographs and documents.

Migration Museum

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Adelaide Arcade with a prominent dome and ornate architecture.

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 historic church with a pointed steeple and a statue in the foreground.

University of Adelaide

8.6/10 (962 reviews)

Wander the halls, gardens and boulevards of one of Australia’s oldest universities and find plenty of fascinating stories on your educational visit.

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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 Riviera Hotel and ibis Adelaide.

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 Beehive Corner Building 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. Majestic M Suites

2. Eos by SkyCity

3. Vibe Hotel Adelaide

4. Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

5. The Playford Adelaide MGallery

6. Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

7. Buxton Manor

8. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG

9. Peppers Waymouth Adelaide

10. Pullman Adelaide

11. Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

12. The Franklin Hotel

13. Adelaide Marriott Hotel

14. Hotel Alba Adelaide

15. Quest on Franklin

16. North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation

17. The Palms Apartments

18. HotelMOTEL Adelaide

19. Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

20. Tom's Court Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to South Australian Museum

Top South Australian Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

Eos by SkyCity

The Playford Adelaide MGallery

Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG

Adelaide Riviera Hotel

Miller Apartments Adelaide

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre by IHG

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

ibis Adelaide

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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