🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia
O'Connell Inn
📍 197-199 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
Your stay — O'Connell Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: North Adelaide Baptist Church (263 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Immanuel Lutheran Church (535 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St Andrews Presbyterian Church (618 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Christ Church (795 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
North Adelaide Village — 463 m · ~6 min walk
Wellington Square — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Migration Museum South Australia — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
ActNow Theatre — 260 m · ~3 min walk
Glover North Playspace — 941 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Jeff Ramsey — 487 m · ~6 min walk
O'Connell Street Convenience — 599 m · ~7 min walk
North Adelaide — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux, which charge poor rates and fees.
Card and contactless payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted nearly everywhere, including taxis and public transport; mobile pay is also common.
Tipping is not expected: rounding up taxi fares or leaving small change is fine; restaurants rarely include service charges, but tipping is not required.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic flat white or long black from a local café costs around AUD 4.50–5.00.
A simple sandwich or wrap from a bakery or café costs about AUD 8–12.
A main course from a casual pub or bistro is typically AUD 18–25.
There are no strong street-food areas in the 5006 zone; affordable eats are found at suburban shopping centre food courts and some takeaway shops.
Budget supermarkets include Aldi, Coles, and Woolworths, all common in the area.
Affordable shopping is at Kmart, Target, and Big W in nearby shopping centres.
A 2-hour Adelaide Metro ticket costs AUD 5.20 (adult, reduced for concession); the cheapest airport transfer is the J1 or J2 bus to the city (AUD 4.05, about 45 minutes).
Eat at pub lunch specials (often under AUD 15, Mon–Fri). Take advantage of free city bus (98/99) and free tram within the city zone. Buy groceries at Aldi instead of convenience stores.
Good to know — Adelaide
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
AdelaideCall 000 for police, ambulance, or fire. For non-urgent police assistance, dial 131 444. For health advice (not life-threatening), call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Deaf or hearing-impaired users can text 106 via TTY.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Adelaide, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at O'Connell Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 503 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Jeff Ramsey — 487 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Largs Pier Hotel, Largs North
💡 Book with 13CABS for the most reliable service. Avoid surge pricing by requesting a sedan, not a maxi taxi.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Largs Pier Hotel, Largs North
💡 Take the J1 or J2 bus from stop 10 at the airport to Grenfell Street in the city, then catch the 333 bus from stop Z1 on King William Street directly to the hotel. Use a MetroCard for the cheapest fare.
Adelaide Railway Station → Largs Railway Station (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a day pass for $9.80 if you plan to explore the coast. Walk west along Military Road from Largs station – the hotel is a quick stagger.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre (city fringe) → Largs Pier Hotel, Largs North
💡 Not the most direct option, but combine the tram to the Entertainment Centre then walk 10 minutes to Bowden station for the Outer Harbor train. Handy if you're already near the city's west side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at O'Connell Inn?
Check-in at O'Connell Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near O'Connell Inn?
A simple sandwich or wrap from a bakery or café costs about AUD 8–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from O'Connell Inn?
A 2-hour Adelaide Metro ticket costs AUD 5.20 (adult, reduced for concession); the cheapest airport transfer is the J1 or J2 bus to the city (AUD 4.05, about 45 minutes).
Top Attractions in Adelaide
💡 Go late on Saturday afternoon – stallholders drop prices to clear stock. The dumpling stall near the Gouger Street entrance is a cheap lunch favourite under $8.
💡 Walk the loop from the Festival Centre to the zoo and back – about 3km. At sunset, the floodlit buildings reflect in the lake. Free to walk, cycle, or picnic any time.
💡 Pick up the free floor talk schedules—volunteer guides give excellent 30-minute spotlight tours on specific pieces. Quietest on weekday mornings.
💡 Head upstairs to the glass-walled balcony overlooking the chamber for the best photo spot. Free 30-minute tours of the Mortlock Chamber are offered at 11am Tuesdays and Thursdays.
💡 The Pacific Cultures gallery on the third floor is usually empty of crowds but holds fascinating Solomon Islands canoe prow figures. Allow 90 minutes minimum.
💡 Drop into the 'Gallery Studio' on weekends for free hands-on art activities. Weekday mornings are quietest for viewing.
💡 Enter via the North Terrace gates and walk straight to the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion – the giant lily pads are best in summer. Free guided walks at 10:30am daily.
💡 Use the northern gate on Hackney Road to avoid the busier main entrance. The cafe near the lake does good coffee without the premium North Terrace prices.