Franklin Apartments – A Favorite for Families in Adelaide
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Franklin Apartments offers 58 self-contained units with one, two, or three bedrooms. All include a full kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge, Nespresso machine), in-room laundry, and free Wi-Fi. Executive Apartments add a private balcony with city views and a 12 PM late checkout. Three-bedroom units feature two bathrooms, a master ensuite, and space for up to six guests.
Dining & Markets
No onsite restaurants, but the Adelaide Central Market is a 5-minute walk. Vendors sell fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and baked goods. Nearby Waymouth Street has cafes like The Coffee Barun and restaurants such as Peel St. The MasterChef Kitchen in each apartment lets guests cook with local ingredients.
Leisure & Exploration
Walk to Rundle Mall (10 mins) or Adelaide Oval (15 mins). The tram to Glenelg Beach stops next door. Day trips include the Barossa Valley (50-minute drive) for wineries like Jacob's Creek, or Kangaroo Island for wildlife. No pool or gym onsite.
Location & Transit
Centrally located on Market to Riverbank Lane, 250 meters from Adelaide's core. The Convention Centre is a 15-minute walk; the Metro Station (Green Line) is 5 minutes away. Art Gallery of South Australia and Parliament House are within 1 km.
Services & Policies
Front desk operates 8 AM-7 PM (Mon-Sat), 9 AM-5 PM (Sun). No mini-bars, but kitchens have cookware. Free cribs for kids under 4. Check-in at 2 PM, checkout at 10 AM (12 PM for Executive units). Direct bank transfers accepted for payments.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Lift
- Vending machines
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor