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A hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a balcony with greenery.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. Majestic M Suites

Majestic M Suites
North Adelaide, 1.9 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Helen
RM575
RM632 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Majestic M Suites
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden flooring, a wooden side table with a wine glass and bottle, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern indoor pool with a chevron pattern floor, surrounded by wooden railings and a patterned ceiling.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern seating.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern seating areas.

2. Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
kirsten
RM497
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Vibe Hotel Adelaide
A modern interior with a curved ceiling design and seating areas.
A group of people toasting with champagne glasses in a room with a marble table and ornate wall paneling.
A modern interior with a curved red wall, seating area, and a unique ceiling light design.

3. The Playford Adelaide MGallery

The Playford Adelaide MGallery
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Rocco
RM636
RM699 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Playford Adelaide MGallery
A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of a historic cathedral.
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, round tables, and pendant lighting.
A room with a large window, a table with a vase of flowers, and a sofa.
A modern building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval

Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval
North Adelaide, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Sivakumar
RM592
RM652 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval
A red brick house with a tiled roof, green shutters, and a garden in front.
A well-maintained garden with a lawn, a stone wall, and a brick house with a tiled roof.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and classic furniture.
A traditional living room with a leather sofa, a floral armchair, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and framed pictures.

5. Buxton Manor

Buxton Manor
North Adelaide, 2.1 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Jodie
RM1,046
RM1,151 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Buxton Manor
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a side table, a chair, and a window with blinds.
A room with a dark wall, a number '3' sign, a small table with a bowl and vase, and a bed with pillows.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, wooden panel walls, and hanging light fixtures.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

6. The Franklin Hotel

The Franklin Hotel
Adelaide Central Business District, 1 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Keegan
RM520
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Franklin Hotel
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table with glasses and a bottle, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hanging pendant lights, and a buffet setup.
A hotel room with a bed, breakfast tray with fruit and juice, and a newspaper.
A modern lobby with a curved staircase, marble flooring, and a large chandelier.

7. Peppers Waymouth Adelaide

Peppers Waymouth Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Sergio
RM527
RM580 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Peppers Waymouth Adelaide
A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are potted plants and a large window on one side.
A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a prominent sign.
A modern living room with orange sofas, a black and white checkered chair, and a large bookshelf filled with decorative items.
A modern bar area with a central island and multiple stools, surrounded by shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

8. Pullman Adelaide

Pullman Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.4 km from South Australian Museum
United States
Wayne
RM500
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Pullman Adelaide
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a cityscape view at dusk.
A person sitting on a bed in a room with a city view, holding a cup. There is a tray with food items on the bed.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

9. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG

Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG
Adelaide Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Australian Museum
United States
Tina
RM477
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG
A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, large windows, and a modern architectural design.
A modern reception desk with the word "QUEST" prominently displayed, a glass partition, and a red accent wall.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a desk.
A bar area with hanging pendant lights, a wine rack, and a coffee machine.

10. Quest on Franklin

Quest on Franklin
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Torrey
RM505
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Quest on Franklin
A rooftop terrace with a wooden table and benches, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape.
A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, featuring floral centerpieces and chairs with decorative sashes.
A hotel entrance with a modern design, a large vase on a pedestal, and a sign indicating the hotel name.
A conference room with a large table, chairs, a screen, and a view of the city.

11. Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.5 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Jacqueline
RM420
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
A modern indoor swimming pool with a long, narrow design, featuring a tiled floor and a long bench along one side.
A modern hotel with a clock tower, a large glass building, and a historic building with arched windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a red carpet. There are shelves with plants and books, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A buffet area with various food items and a kitchen in the background.

12. Adelaide Marriott Hotel

Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.7 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Vicki
RM802
RM882 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Adelaide Marriott Hotel
A modern residential building with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A reception desk with a map of Adelaide, bar stools, a TV screen, and a refrigerator.
A wheelchair-accessible room with a medical examination chair, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a door with a window.

13. North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation

North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation
North Adelaide, 2 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Jennifer
RM489
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a bar with shelves of bottles, and multiple seating arrangements.
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "ALBA" and a staircase leading to guest rooms.
A long conference table set for a meeting with chairs on both sides, a decorative plant in the center, and a modern ceiling light fixture.
An outdoor seating area with multiple tables and chairs, arranged in a grid pattern.

14. Hotel Alba Adelaide

Hotel Alba Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District, 1.6 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Wade
RM424
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Alba Adelaide
A modern building with multiple balconies and a palm tree in front.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a beige armchair, and a coffee table with decorative vases. A colorful abstract painting is on the wall, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, and refrigerator.

15. The Palms Apartments

The Palms Apartments
1.5 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Stephanie
RM447
RM491 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Palms Apartments
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a counter, and three round tables with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and large windows.
A woman walking past a reception desk with a sign that reads "ALBA".

16. HotelMOTEL Adelaide

HotelMOTEL Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District, 1.6 km from South Australian Museum
Singapore
Lap
RM396
RM436 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
HotelMOTEL Adelaide
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent 'ibisHOTEL' sign, and a view of the surrounding urban area.
A modern interior with a long table, multiple chairs, a TV, and large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

17. ibis Adelaide

ibis Adelaide
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.4 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Meghan
RM341
RM375 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
ibis Adelaide
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the cityscape through a sliding door, and a curtain on the left.
A tall building with multiple floors and balconies, surrounded by a cityscape and hills in the background.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, and a counter with bottled water and a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

18. Tom's Court Hotel

Tom's Court Hotel
Adelaide Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Nhi
RM324
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Tom's Court Hotel
An outdoor terrace with wooden benches and tables, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
A rooftop bar with a pool, outdoor seating, and a city view at dusk.
A tall, modern building with multiple floors and illuminated windows, likely a hotel or office building.
A modern bar with a high ceiling, large windows, and a city view.

19. Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG

Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG
Adelaide Central Business District, 0.4 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
JOY
RM482
RM530 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG
A bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a refrigerator.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk labeled "QUEST," a seating area with a coffee table and chairs, and a bookshelf with books and a vase of flowers.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.
A modern apartment with a staircase, dining area, living room, and large windows offering a city view.

20. Quest King William South

Quest King William South
Adelaide Central Business District, 1.4 km from South Australian Museum
Australia
Vanessa
RM510
RM561 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Quest King William South
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Compare popular hotels close to South Australian Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a balcony with greenery.
Majestic M Suites
9.8
Exceptional
719 reviews
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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden flooring, a wooden side table with a wine glass and bottle, and a large window offering a city view.
Vibe Hotel Adelaide
9.4
Exceptional
435 reviews
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A modern interior with a curved ceiling design and seating areas.
The Playford Adelaide MGallery
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of a historic cathedral.
Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval
9.4
Exceptional
916 reviews
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A red brick house with a tiled roof, green shutters, and a garden in front.
Buxton Manor
9.4
Exceptional
74 reviews
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Top South Australian Museum Hotel Reviews

Adelaide Rockford

Adelaide Rockford

10/10 Excellent
"I was pleasantly surprised at how lovely the Rockford is. The rooms are a little dated but everything was lovely, the staff are some of the nicest, friendliest people I have ever encountered in a hotel. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, easy parking and close walk to Rundle Mall. Will definitely stay again."
Maire 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Adelaide Rockford
Stamford Plaza Adelaide

Stamford Plaza Adelaide

10/10 Excellent
"..........................................................."
Kerry 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Stamford Plaza Adelaide
ibis Adelaide

ibis Adelaide

8/10 Good
"Overall quite decent though there is a sewage smell coming from the bathroom on the first night and minimally on the second night. Otherwise, good location and good place for its price."
Samuel 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
ibis Adelaide
InterContinental Adelaide by IHG

InterContinental Adelaide by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was spotless, comfortable, and well-presented. The location was perfect, with easy access to everything I needed. The facilities were clean and tidy throughout my stay, and the staff were welcoming, friendly, and extremely helpful. Overall, a fantastic hotel experience, and I would definitely stay here again."
Clive 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
InterContinental Adelaide by IHG
Eos by SkyCity

Eos by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent
"From checking in the service from all staff was exemplary, the room was clean and inviting with everything we could need. Would definitely stay again"
Nicola 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Eos by SkyCity
Amora Hotel Adelaide

Amora Hotel Adelaide

10/10 Excellent
"perfect location attached to the terminal at Adelaide airport"
Kim 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Amora Hotel Adelaide
Adelaide Riviera Hotel

Adelaide Riviera Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Hassle free.. Friendly staff"
wayne 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Adelaide Riviera Hotel
Tom's Court Hotel

Tom's Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome service by the staff, rooms were super clean and the bed was so comfortable to sleep on. And the location of the hotel is too good easy to move around and a lot of restaurants next to it. Highly recommend Toms Court Hotel."
Ameniasi 3-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Tom's Court Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Australian Museum?
South Australian Museum is located in a welcoming area of Adelaide known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 453 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near South Australian Museum?
Adjacent to South Australian Museum, Stamford Plaza Adelaide is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options within a short distance include Adelaide Rockford and Adelaide Riviera Hotel.
How many hotels are there near South Australian Museum?
Expedia has 453 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Australian Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Australian Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near South Australian Museum.
What can I see and do near South Australian Museum?
Art Gallery of South Australia, Ayers House Museum and Migration Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Her Majesty's Theater and Beehive Corner Building are must-sees while exploring the area. You can enjoy live performances at Adelaide Festival Centre and Lion Arts Centre.
How can I get to South Australian Museum?
With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around South Australian Museum is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop, Rundle Mall Tram Stop and City South Tram Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Pirie Street Tram Station or Adelaide Station.