Nearby accommodation
Learn more about accommodation options for patients and visitors nearby to the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).
Onsite visitor accommodation
Visitor accommodation has been built into general inpatient rooms enabling a relative or carer to stay overnight when it is in the patient’s best interests.
Each general inpatient room features a visitor bed. Access to the day bed must be approved by the senior nursing staff on each ward as there may be times when access to this bed is not possible.
Linen packs, including sheets and a pillow for use on the day bed are available to hire, with proceeds going to the RAH Research Fund.
External accommodation options
Patients and visitors can find a range of accommodation options close to the hospital. Please note that the RAH does not take any responsibility for information on external websites.
Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)
The Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) is a state-wide subsidy program that provides money to pay for some travel, escort and accommodation costs for rural and remote South Australians who travel over 100 km each way to see a specialist.
Aboriginal supported accommodation
The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing Hub is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), to help find culturally appropriate accommodation near the RAH.
Aboriginal health practitioners can also provide assistance in finding, booking and organising transport to and from the hospital.
Find out more about how The Hub can help you.
Short-term accommodation options
These facilities provide short-term accommodation for Aboriginal people who need to be away from home to access life-changing education, employment, health and other services.
The prices quoted are a guide only. Contact the facilities directly for further details, including current pricing.
Acceptance criteria applies.
Address: 2 Oban Street, Beulah Park SA 5067
- Approximate cost: $30 - $60 (single room)
- Approximate distance from RAH: 5.3km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- baby cot
- all meals included.
Operated by Aboriginal Hostels Limited.
Address: 55 Dew Street, Thebarton SA 5031
- Approximate cost: $30 - $60 (single room)
- Approximate distance from RAH: 1.6km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- wheelchair accessible
- kitchen facilities - shared
- all meals included.
Operated by Aboriginal Hostels Limited.
Address: 2 Clements Street, Dudley Park SA 5008
- Approximate cost: $30 - $60 (single room)
- Approximate distance from RAH: 7.3km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- wheelchair accessible
- baby cot
- fully subsidised for eligible patients/carers
- all meals included.
Operated by Aboriginal Hostels Limited.
Address: 16-22 Clement Street, Dudley Park SA 5008
Kanggawodli is an Aboriginal-managed SA Health hostel that provides in-reach primary health, wellbeing and case management services for Aboriginal people (and their escort) who are in Adelaide for specialist care.
- Approximate cost: Free - only for those who live 100+ km away. Acceptance criteria applies.
- Approximate distance from RAH: 7.3km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- wheelchair accessible
- fully subsidised for eligible patients/carers
- all meals included
- access to primary healthcare and case management.
Accommodation at Kanggawodli is by referral only.
Address: 45-47 Tapleys Hill Road, Hendon SA 5014
ATHOS provides short and long stay accommodation for Aboriginal people who are transient or at risk of rough sleeping. This includes 24-hour short term accommodation at Hendon and transitional housing in up to four houses in northern Adelaide.
- Approximate cost: 30% of client's income + 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance
- Approximate distance from RAH: 9.7km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- wheelchair accessible
- kitchen facilities - shared
- baby cot
- fully subsidised for eligible patients/carers.
Accommodation for cancer patients, carers and visitors
The following facilities are prioritised for cancer patients, but may be available to other visitors.
Address: 202 Greenhill Road, Eastwood SA 5063
- Approximate cost: $40 (single), $80 (double)
- Approximate distance from RAH: 4.5km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- wheelchair accessible
- kitchen facilities - shared
- fully subsidised for eligible patients/carers.
Address: 39 Folland Avenue, Lightsview SA 5085
- Approximate cost: Fully subsidised for eligible patients and families
- Approximate distance from RAH: 9.4km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- wheelchair accessible
- kitchen facilities - private
- baby cot
- fully subsidised for eligible patients/carers.
Address: 30&30a Nicholls Terrace, Woodville West SA 5011
Under Our Roof provides a home away from home for country cancer patients and their families.
- Approximate cost: $40 (three-bedroom home)
- Approximate distance from RAH: 8.2km
- Amenities include:
- being located in vicinity of public transport
- complimentary car parking on site
- wheelchair accessible
- kitchen facilities - shared
- fully subsidised for eligible patients/carers.
More information
Contact the switchboard for general enquiries.
Related links
Hospital map
Use our map and directory of the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) to locate buildings, units and amenities within the hospital.
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Parking information for the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) including drop-off and pick-up zones, accessible parking and parking fees.
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