Hotels Near Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Saturday 2 October 2027 Adelaide OvalUpdated Saturday 24 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Adelaide Oval, 18 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Intercontinental Adelaide (10 min), The Playford Adelaide Mgallery (10 min), Adelaide Rockford (15 min). Next up at the venue: Wales vs Zimbabwe on Saturday 2 October 2027. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$156 per night and the median is A$513, +135% against a normal A$218 night. Rates sampled 24 Oct 2026.
Adelaide Oval sits right on the edge of the city centre, and that shows in how close you can stay. There are 24 hotels within 8 kilometres of the ground, every one of them walkable, and the nearest is just 0.56 kilometres away. For Wales vs Zimbabwe on 2 October 2027, that means you can walk from your hotel to kickoff at 12:15 without touching transport. The city centre area, simply called Adelaide, has 16 of the hotels, with 3 to 5 star options and a central feel suited to fans who want restaurants and bars nearby. North Adelaide, with 8 hotels, sits a touch further out and feels quieter, better for travellers who like some distance from match-day crowds. Rugby Cup Australia 2027 runs five matches at the Oval through October, so rooms near the ground tend to fill up ahead of each fixture. If you are coming for Wales vs Zimbabwe, the closest streets in Adelaide are worth booking early.
When to book
Wales vs Zimbabwe kicks off at 12:15 on 2 October 2027, the first of five Rugby Cup Australia 2027 matches at Adelaide Oval. All 24 hotels near the ground are walkable, but the closest ones in Adelaide, from 0.56 kilometres, suit fans who want a short stroll to kickoff. Book early if you want one of those, especially with South Africa vs Italy the next day keeping the area busy.
Best areas to stay near Adelaide Oval
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Adelaide
16 hotels · 0.6–5.6 km · 15 walkable
The Adelaide area puts you closest to the ground, with 16 hotels between 0.56 and 1.2 kilometres away, all walkable and ranging from 3 to 5 stars. This is the city centre, with restaurants and bars and a match-day atmosphere building through the streets. It suits fans who want to walk to Adelaide Oval and stay close to the action before and after kickoff.
- Event night
- A$624
- Normal night
- A$242
3–5 star hotels listed
North Adelaide
3 hotels · 1.1–1.4 km · 3 walkable
North Adelaide has 8 hotels, from 0.8 to 1.24 kilometres from the ground, all walkable, with 3 to 5 star choices. It sits a little further from the stadium gates and has a quieter feel. Good for travellers who still want to walk to Wales vs Zimbabwe but prefer calmer streets away from the main crowds.
- Event night
- A$675
- Normal night
- A$402
3–5 star hotels listed
Parkside
3 hotels · 4.7–5.6 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- A$188
- Normal night
- A$148
3-star hotels listed
Medindie
1 hotel · 4.8–4.8 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- A$194
- Normal night
- A$187
3-star hotels listed
Gepps Cross
1 hotel · 5.9–5.9 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- A$201
- Normal night
- A$142
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Adelaide Oval, by distance
Event window 1 Oct 2027 → 3 Oct 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Intercontinental Adelaide A 5-star stay just 0.56 kilometres from Adelaide Oval, a 10-minute walk to kickoff. 8.3/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Adelaide | 10 min walk 0.6 km | 5 | A$839 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Playford Adelaide Mgallery 5-star comfort in Adelaide, 0.6 kilometres from the Oval, a 10-minute walk away. | Adelaide | 10 min walk 0.6 km | 5 | A$1,174 | A$353 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Adelaide Rockford 4-star Adelaide hotel 0.89 kilometres from the Oval, a 15-minute walk away. 8.1/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Adelaide | 15 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$636 | A$214 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Sofitel Adelaide 5-star hotel 0.96 kilometres from Adelaide Oval, a 16-minute walk to the match. | Adelaide | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 5 | A$895 | A$449 | See rates | View rates |
 Majestic M Suites 4-star apart-hotel in North Adelaide, 1.09 kilometres from the ground, an 18-minute walk. Apart-hotel | North Adelaide | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 4 | A$675 | A$402 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Adelaide Central YHA Hostel 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Adelaide | 19 min walk 1.2 km | 3 | A$373 | A$242 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Tequila Sunrise Hostel Hostel | Adelaide | 20 min walk 1.2 km | 3 | A$838 | A$216 | See rates | View rates |
| Adelaide | 20 min walk 1.2 km | 3 | A$481 | A$213 | See rates | View rates | |
| Adelaide | 21 min walk 1.3 km | 5 | A$811 | A$400 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| North Adelaide | 21 min walk 1.3 km | 5 | A$1,108 | A$481 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury Apart-hotel | Adelaide | 22 min walk 1.3 km | 4 | A$755 | A$259 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Adelaide | 23 min walk 1.4 km | 4 | A$972 | A$262 | See rates | View rates | |
| North Adelaide | 23 min walk 1.4 km | 3 | A$545 | A$176 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Adelaide | 23 min walk 1.4 km | 3 | A$160 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Adelaide | 33 min walk 2.0 km | 3 | A$301 | A$160 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Quest King William South Apart-hotel | Adelaide | 34 min walk 2.0 km | 3 | A$412 | A$271 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Adelaide Royal Coach Mini-hotel | Adelaide | 39 min walk 2.4 km | 3 | A$383 | A$193 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Rydges South Park Adelaide 9.4/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Adelaide | 39 min walk 2.4 km | 4 | A$613 | A$243 | See rates | View rates |
 Jasper Motor Inn 7.6/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Parkside | 4.7 km 4.7 km | 3 | A$289 | A$139 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Sands Motel Mini-hotel | Parkside | 4.7 km 4.7 km | 3 | A$156 | A$220 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Medindie | 4.8 km 4.8 km | 3 | A$194 | A$187 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Parkside | 5.6 km 5.6 km | 3 | A$188 | A$148 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Adelaide | 5.6 km 5.6 km | 3 | A$280 | A$206 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Gepps Cross | 5.9 km 5.9 km | 3 | A$201 | A$142 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Adelaide Oval and the listed hotels
Getting to Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Railway Station is the nearest train stop
Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace is around 600 metres from Adelaide Oval and spectators exit the station and cross the Riverbank Bridge to reach the stadium. All regular Adelaide Metro trains serving an event stop here.
Festival Plaza is the closest tram stop
The Festival Plaza tram stop on King William Road is the nearest tram stop to Adelaide Oval, roughly a 500 metre walk to the stadium. Trams on the Glenelg and Botanic lines instead stop at the Adelaide Railway Station tram stop, from where fans walk through the station and over the Riverbank Bridge.
Free Footy Express services run on AFL match days
During the AFL season the free Footy Express operates dedicated AO and AOX bus, train and tram services to and from Adelaide Oval for ticket holders, running before and after each match. Footy Express travel is free all day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and free up to three hours before weekday matches.
Free public transport applies with a valid match ticket
A valid game day ticket gives free travel on all Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram services to Adelaide Oval, and trains run free up to two hours before and one hour after each game. This free travel arrangement has also been used for major events such as Gather Round and cricket finals.
Source: www.adelaidemetro.com.au, gatherround.adelaideoval.com.au
Wilson Parking runs the East and North car parks
Wilson Parking operates the East car park, entered from King William Road, and the North car park, entered from Pennington Terrace, both of which serve Adelaide Oval events. On major event days the East car park is generally closed to casual public use and reserved for hotel or event permit holders, with only limited public parking released later in the day at other nearby lots such as University Lane or Oval number two.
Roads around the Oval close for several hours on event nights
On big match nights War Memorial Drive, King William Road, Pennington Terrace and part of North Terrace around the stadium are progressively closed to traffic, typically from mid afternoon until around midnight, with King William Road fully closed later in the evening for the Footy Express. Pedestrian access is generally maintained during these closures.
Adelaide Oval sits very close to the CBD
Adelaide Oval is around four hundred metres from the Adelaide CBD, making it walkable from much of the city centre and North Adelaide. The venue is described as just a few minutes walk from the public transport network of trains, trams and buses.
Source: www.adelaideoval.com.au, gatherround.adelaideoval.com.au
No direct public transport link from the airport to the Oval
There is no single direct service from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide Oval, the practical public transport option is a J1 or J2 bus into the city followed by a connecting bus, tram or short walk, a journey of around thirty nine minutes in total. By road or rideshare the trip is much faster, taking roughly fifteen minutes in light traffic.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 1 Oct 2027 → 3 Oct 2027 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$156 per night. Sampled 24 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Adelaide Oval
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Adelaide Oval?
18 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Intercontinental Adelaide (10 min, 0.6 km), The Playford Adelaide Mgallery (10 min, 0.6 km), Adelaide Rockford (15 min, 0.9 km).
How much do hotels near Adelaide Oval cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 1 Oct 2027 is A$513 per night for two adults, compared with A$218 on a normal night (+135%). The lowest listed rate is A$156 at The Sands Motel.
When is Wales vs Zimbabwe at Adelaide Oval?
Wales vs Zimbabwe is scheduled for Saturday 2 October 2027 at 12:15 local time (Rugby Cup Australia 2027). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (1 Oct 2027 → 3 Oct 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for Adelaide Oval?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 18 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Adelaide are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Adelaide Oval with free cancellation?
19 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Adelaide events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.