The Franklin Hotel

The Franklin Hotel — Adelaide, Australia

The Franklin Hotel is a seven-room boutique pub hotel in Adelaide’s CBD in Adelaide, Australia.

Address: 92 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Property ID: 1237779.

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Total price: $762 USD

2026-11-24 to 2026-11-27 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

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#1 of 3 hotels in Central Market & Chinatown by Axel's take. Central Market & Chinatown is #3 of 5 places to stay in Adelaide. The best hotels in Central Market & Chinatown, ranked · Where to stay in Adelaide

Axel's take: 8.7/10

Characterful rooms and genuinely helpful staff make this pub stay a strong city pick. A seven-room boutique pub hotel in Adelaide’s CBD, scored for what it is.

The Franklin is a seven-room boutique pub hotel, not a conventional full-service four-star. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want personality and a central base near Adelaide Central Market and Chinatown. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and unusually helpful staff. Individually decorated rooms, local artwork, Nespresso machines and a communal balcony give it more character than a standard city hotel.

The trade-off is staying above a working pub: recent guests report some music and street noise, although others find their rooms quiet. Rooms require stairs, there’s no lift or on-site parking, and room sizes vary. Nearby Franklin Tower construction is underway, and a recent guest separately reported disruptive works across the road; check current noise before booking. We’d skip it for step-free access or reliably quiet nights.

• Best for: Couples who like small, characterful hotels; Market and Chinatown explorers; Travelers who enjoy a pub downstairs

• Watch out for: Stairs only; no lift; Variable pub, street and construction noise; No on-site parking

• Location: Central Market and Chinatown are nearby; the bus station is across the road.

• Rooms: Individually styled; Deluxe rooms have queen beds, while larger categories offer kings and selected bathtubs.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Expedia and Booking.com guest feedback.

• Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are repeatedly praised; reception hours are limited.

• Amenities: Pub restaurant, beer garden, communal balcony, free Wi-Fi and in-room Nespresso machines.

• Fees and surprises: Nearby paid parking is separate; check current construction disruption and arrange late arrivals ahead.

Axel's opinion of The Franklin Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · pubbookings.com.au · franklintower.com.au. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About The Franklin Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 92 Franklin Street, Adelaide
• Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Bar, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Adelaide

Room types

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Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with sea view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Superior room

• Room features: Fridge
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Superior Single room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Premium room

• Room features: Fridge
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Premium Single room

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Premium Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2

3 Bedrooms Apartment

• Bedrooms: 3

Executive Apartment

2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2

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