Sofitel Adelaide vs YHA Adelaide Central
Both are in Adelaide, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Adelaide
Sofitel Adelaide
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 7 of 16
HostelAdelaide
YHA Adelaide Central
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 16
The short answer
Pick Sofitel Adelaide
It comes out ahead on 7 of 16 compared facts. 220 m apart.
Why is Sofitel Adelaide better than YHA Adelaide Central?
- 1Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is YHA Adelaide Central better than Sofitel Adelaide?
- 1More guest reviews (795 vs 262), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sofitel Adelaide vs YHA Adelaide Central: which hotel is better? | Sofitel Adelaide | YHA Adelaide Central |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.2 +0.4 | 8.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | – |
| Public transport | 9.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.1 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.1 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 262 | 795 +533 |
| Rank in Adelaide | top 13% +7% | top 20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +0.4 | 8.8 |
| Distance to Adelaide centre | 500 m | 540 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | – |
| To the airport | 6.2 km | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 500 m | 300 m −200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 17 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 +4 | 18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 251 | 250 |
| Floors | 24 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 22 +13 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Sofitel AdelaideYHA Adelaide Central
- YHA Adelaide Central is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Sofitel Adelaide: €256 a night on average · YHA Adelaide Central: €98 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Adelaide by month
All months
| Month | Sofitel Adelaide | YHA Adelaide Central |
|---|---|---|
| December | €266 | €85 |
| January | €188 | €104 |
| February | €246 | €79 |
| March | €214 | €94 |
| April | €273 | €73 |
| May | €223 | €73 |
| June | €223 | €74 |
| July | €238 | €76 |
| August | €233 | €98 |
| September | €277 | €124 |
| October | €367 | €176 |
| November | €321 | €117 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Sofitel Adelaide prices by monthYHA Adelaide Central prices by month
Location
220 m apart
Sofitel Adelaide: city centre: 560 m, nearest station Adelaide Station Tram Stop: 330 m, Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 6.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.
YHA Adelaide Central: city centre: 410 m, Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 6.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
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Sofitel Adelaide or YHA Adelaide Central: common questions
Which is better, Sofitel Adelaide or YHA Adelaide Central?
Sofitel Adelaide leads in 7 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Adelaide. YHA Adelaide Central is stronger in number of reviews, to the nearest food shop, shops within 500 m.
Which is cheaper, Sofitel Adelaide or YHA Adelaide Central?
Over the year YHA Adelaide Central costs about €98 a night on average against €256 at Sofitel Adelaide, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Sofitel Adelaide and YHA Adelaide Central?
The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score