Ville de Playford : Auberges de jeunesse

« This is not a hostel. It is a homeless shelter and should not be advertised on Expedia. There are no on site staff to sign you in. It is done via camera and tv. The place is not clean and there are no amenities. The pictures used show a social area with young backpackers but this is definitely how the building is now. »

« Free dinner was ok and a bonus (free breakfast finished at 9 so missed) only found out from another guest and noticeboard as not mentioned at check in. Good location close to coach stop and 20 mins walk station. Supermarket close by »

« Very basic and rundown. Aircon in room did nothing other than blow (no cooling). Fan was OK on its own. Lucky that we did not have any really hot days. Chair seat cover was torn. No toiletries provided (not even a small piece of soap). Mattress was fairly comfortable. Quality is not good, but it is cheap and well located. If all that you need is somewhere to sleep, then it is OK for the money. »

« No aircon was unbearable payed for cleaning room was filthy and unhigenic but they never clean3d staff did not reply till late the second day »

« The booked room was not available and a substitute room was supplied. Should have asked for a refund The bathroom and shower was mouldy, Cockroaches ran across the floor when the door opened Hot water to the shower took 9 minutes to appear on two separate occasions. The curtains covered brick walls. A great experience to teach someone what slum lords get away with Have pictures to prove it all »

« This place was dirty from the front door in. People obviously smoke inside because it stank too. There were discarded clothes at the front door and inside as well. The ‘room’ had sticky linen and it stank of cigarettes too. The toilet, shower and walls all had mould and were dirty, especially the toilet. When I walked down the corridor the kitchen area was filthy and the bar fridge was full of black mould.As well as all that there were a couple having a very loud and violent sounding fight. I...