South Australia's capital has a fine selection of modern upmarket and mid-range heritage hotels to choose from including centrally located upscale choices, beachfront resorts at Glenelg, business hotels near the Adelaide Convention Centre and budget motels on the city's outskirts.

The great thing about Adelaide accommodation is that all budgets and tastes are catered for and prices are often lower than what you would expect to pay in a major European city. Most of Adelaide's upmarket hotels are centrally located, including the likes of Best Western, Holiday Inn and Hyatt Regency.

The four-star Best Western Adelaide Riviera offers a wide array of facilities to cater to families, business travellers and couples and is conveniently located on North Terrace, the city's cultural boulevard. Holiday Inn Adelaide offers a similar selection of amenities to greet corporate and leisure guests while the Hyatt Regency Adelaide lies next to Adelaide Casino on the Torrens River.

In addition to upscale choices, the central district houses a number of independent, mid-range options that offer comfort and proximity to attractions. Those on a shoestring can still stay centrally in one of the city centre's backpacker hotels, close to the main bus station.

For a more laid-back stay, the inner-city historic district of North Adelaide places guests within walking distance of many of the city's heritage sites, parkland and fashionable O'Connell Street, which is lined with restaurants and bars. This primarily residential district is where you will find over a dozen heritage listed hotels and pubs.

Glenelg is a convenient five-minute ride from the centre and is the city's main beach hub. Here you will find luxurious beachfront hotels like Stamford Grand and Oaks Plaza Pier as well as less expensive options, amusement rides and restaurants. This is a great choice for beach lovers, with historic trams linking Glenelg to the central business district.

Business visitors may want to stay in the city's business district, where comfortable lodgings with business facilities can be found such as Stamford Plaza, or near the Adelaide Convention Centre. Hotels in these areas are equipped with all the modern facilities you need to conduct business. Long-stay visitors may like to look into the option of renting a self-catering apartment in the city centre, with well-located, modern options available.

Outside the city in the Adelaide Hills lie numerous wineries with boutique hotels and bed and breakfasts while the popular Kangaroo Island is 112kms southwest of the city. This easily accessible island, characterised by its national parks and wilderness areas, is one of the region's top spots to stay.