Reviews for Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel
 

Hotel Search

Destination:

Arrive:

Depart:

Guests:
 
accommodation types


NO BULL
GUARANTEE!
low prices
low service charge
no hidden taxes or fees
20,000+ properties

You Are Here: » Home » Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel Reviews
Reviews for Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel, Adelaide, Australia
 

Avg. Customer Rating

 
 
2/5

Based on 1 customer reviews
 
Address:      Level 1 / 62 King William Street
The Blue Galah meets the highest standards in facilities, security, comfort, safety and service... more info »
Currently displaying the most recent reviews
Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
-
13th September 2008
Couple
25-30
2/5
Comments: This hostel is chaotic and very loud. We (couple) booked a 6 bed mixed room and were checked in into a 8 bed male room, where 6 beds were already occupied by permament stayers. The room was messy, dirty smelling socks were everywhere. As it was not possible to breathe in this room we had to pay to upgrade to get another room. We got one with a tiny window at the ceiling. In the night someone put the fire alarm. Absolute chaos! The staff was running around not really knowing what they should do. It turned out there was no fire. I wouldn't recommend this hostel to anyone, because it's only advantage is the location. And we have seen other hostels in the area.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
China
3rd April 2008
Male
25-30
3/5
Comments: The facility in the room is relatively simple, although it may not be a big issue. A little inconvenient as all restrooms are located only on ground level.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Australia
28th January 2008
Female
25-30
4/5
Comments: Very happy with this hostel - excellent location and very pleased with the facilities.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Canada
13th August 2007
Female
18-24
3/5
Comments: Very good location but a major staircase to climb upon arrival (no elevator service). Very comfortable beds, decent kitchen with free toast/coffee for brekkie & satellite TV.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Australia
6th May 2007
Couple
18-24
2/5
Comments: This hostel was lousy! The guy at the front desk was a jerk. The place was full of people that looked like junkies. There were too many rules. (couldnt even use deodorant in the rooms). We booked a private double but got a dorm with two sets of bunks. Who the hell closes a hostel kitchen at 11pm? But there was lots of local info about town in the hostel, and the shower was hot atleast. I DONT recommend this place to anyone. Ohh yeah you cant use youre own linen or sleeping bags. if caught they would throw you out. and they charged $1 corkage for every beer bought in to the hostel. I think thats all we didnt like about the place. p.s adelaide stinks

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Russia
2nd March 2007
Male
31-40
4/5
Comments: Next time in the same place.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Scotland
22nd June 2006
Male
18-24
3/5
Comments: rekon fantastic in summer, but as expected very quiet in winter!! But still great, even just to relax and chill out. Staff very friendly and helpful and everything very clean

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
England
6th September 2005
Couple
25-30
3/5
Comments: The location is excellent and the premises are very clean. In summer we can imagine that the place is buzzing and there would be lots going on. We booked a twin room- expecting 2 single beds. We were surprised that they were infact 2 bunk-beds. Which meant that we shared 1 lower part of a bunk bed and paid for 2 full bunk beds. The staff were friendly when approached, but a few could learn to smile more! There were no activities or events happening when we stayed which would have made our stay more fun. Good internet access- unless you want hotmail which doesn't work on the new PC, although that said, we found a cafe around the corner for half the price. We recommend you visit the juice bar downstairs- wow!

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
England
26th July 2005
Female
18-24
4/5
Comments: The hostel was clean, bright, and a pleasure to stay in. Not so busy when I was there but I imagine when its fuller its more lively and fun. For me it was just a nice break from other hostels which have been a lower standard. I enjoyed my stay a lot.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Scotland
9th July 2005
Male
25-30
4/5
Comments: Top hostel. Slap bang in the centre of town. Clean kitchen, clean common room, Foxtel, clean bathrooms, clean rooms. Now if only it wasn't in sleepy adelaide....

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
Wales
31st May 2005
Couple
25-30
3/5
Comments: Everything is super modern and more importantly clean. The size of the kitchen is a little on the small side however and there is no dining room so you have to eat on your knees in the lounge. However, this would not prevent me from staying there again. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! :)

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
-
14th January 2005
-
-
4/5
Comments: security reached by dozens of surveillance cameras ...well, brave new world. though, best backpackers hostel i've had.

Nationality
Stayed
Gender
Age Group
Overall Rating
-
9th May 2004
-
-
4/5
Comments: Really friendly manager. Best nights sleep you'll ever have in a hostel, beds are so comfy. It's a quiet hostel but really nice.