Fire Station Inn vs Adelaide Backpackers Inn
Both Fire Station Inn and Adelaide Backpackers Inn are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Fire Station Inn scores significantly better than Adelaide Backpackers Inn. Fire Station Inn scores 83 with accolades from 3 publications such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Fire Station Inn
80 Tynte St, Adelaide, South Australia 5006
From $253 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"A captivating 1866 bluestone building that sits on a quiet side street in leafy North Adelaide."
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Rough Guide
Star
"Another
NAHG property, this historic building was built as a shop in
1866 and then converted into a fire station – the first in
Adelaide – in 1904. There are three immaculate..."
The Telegraph
7.0
"The old firehouse now consists of three self-contained apartments, each furnished with antiques and memorabilia. A perfect retreat after a busy day exploring Adelaide and its environs."
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Adelaide Backpackers Inn
112 Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
From $22 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- Bicycle rental
Lonely Planet
"A relaxed and surprisingly decent place filling out an 1841 pub... that’s had a recent facelift (new bathrooms, fridges, carpets, washing machines, snappy paint colours etc)."
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Rough Guide
"Stylishly renovated dorms and private doubles (with shared bathrooms) in this converted pub, which also has a friendly ambience and helpful staff."