i went to adelaide for the clipsle 500 over the weekend and stayed at shakespeare backpackers international hostel and i have to say for a first timer in a backpackers i would have to say i had a blast of a time the staff were really friendly and helpful the room were really big and roomey and i found it... More

Spent 1 nite here as we prepared for Aussie m/bike tour. Handy location to city shops and close to plenty of good restaurants. Rooms were fine. Would stay again. More

Superbly located for shops, bars and restaurants as well as transport links. An easy 5 minute walk to the bus stop that serves the airport and an even easier walk to the main bus station. Accomodation generally clean but the kitchen was too small for the number of residents and it wasn't a pleasant experience to cook in there. More

nice hostel, perfect location, clean and best manager i have ever seen - very friendly, very helpful, arranged our tours, accommodation and train. thank you Nick (manager) for your great help. you are the best manager we have ever met on our trip. we had great time at your place and we will recommend your hostel to everyone. unfortunately, one... More

premises are nice looking even if a little cramped, it is a backpackers after all. overall our stay was nice, my girlfriend and i were in a mixed sex 6 bed dorm and the facilities were always clean and tidy. unfortunately the manager insists on explaining life to you and made me regret making friendly small talk. what should have... More

We arrived at this hostel-Shakeys-to be greeted by friendly, helpful staff that couldn't do enough for us. Check-in was from 12 noon however we arrived at 9am and the staff rushed around to make the room ready for us. We were also offered a free breakfast and use of all the facilities whilst we waited. The room was clean but... More

It is a good place to meet other travelers in a relaxed atmosphere. They have all the facilities you need, includung laundry machines, a big kitchen, computers, a lounge with a big plasma TV and Foxtel.... Pubs, restaurants, Chinatown and Coles are just around the corner and Rundle Mall is just a 10min walk away. The beds are very comfortable... More

I have stayed in Shakespeares hostel now for 3 months and have truly enjoyed it. It has a friendly laid back atmosphere that makes the place feel like home. They have an excellent TV room with free Foxtel and fast speed internet access in a comfortable, warm common room and more private internet access upstairs. They are also the only... More

Very lovely hostel and friendly staff. I enjoyed my second stay in Adelaide and at the Shakespeare Hostel, kitchen facilities are very good and clean. The sleep quality is good, very comfortable beds. If I will come back Shakespearewill be my first choice. More