Hotels near Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Exploring Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Built by the South Australian government in 1990, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC) is Adelaide’s primary indoor entertainment venue. With a capacity of 12,000 spectators, the AEC is home to small spectator sports like netball and basketball, not to mention concerts, cultural performances, and other entertaining events. Recently, the centre underwent a multi-million dollar facelift and refurbishment which included the construction of a new theatre complex. The AEC stands as the fourth-largest indoor arena in Australia, behind Sydney’s Entertainment Centre, the Allphones Arena, and Brisbane’s own entertainment centre.

This impressive arena is located in the North Adelaide suburb of Hindmarsh, just a short distance from the city’s main football and cricket stadium, the Adelaide Oval. Even though there is a large parking space outside the AEC, visitors are advised to use public transportation when travelling here. Tourists can find dozens of hotels within 10 minutes’ drive of the venue as both the Northern Suburbs and Adelaide CBD are situated just over a miles away.

Accommodations near Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and although it is its largest city, it has a compact core and many distinct neighborhoods defining it. This cosmopolitan city has accommodation options for every budget and taste. Recommended accommodation in Adelaide include the Hotel Old Adelaide, North Adelaide Boutique Stayz Accommodation and O'connell Inn.

Sightseeing near Adelaide Entertainment Centre

- Adelaide Zoo

Opened in 1883, Adelaide Zoo is one of Australia’s oldest zoological parks. It is found within the parklands between North Adelaide and the CBD, making it easy to access from any of the hotels around the AEC. There are almost 2,000 domestic Australian and exotic animals residing within the park, including the famous giant pandas Wang Wang and Funi. Flamingoes, Sumatran tigers, Tasmanian devils, orangutans, and hippopotamus are some of the other major draw cards housed within this family-friendly zoo.

- Adelaide Botanic Gardens

In the northeastern corner of Adelaide’s central business district is one of the city’s botanic gardens. Established in 1857, this stunning parkland is full of magnificently landscaped gardens, historically important structures, and other landmarks. The Bicentennial Conservatory and Palm House are two of the most visited sites inside the Botanic Gardens. This is one of three botanic gardens operating within Adelaide, but it is arguably the most beautiful.

Transportation near Adelaide Entertainment Centre

There are numerous public transportation options available for visitors to the AEC. A light tram network operates from the venue, running to the heart of Adelaide and out to the beachside suburb of Glenelg. Bus stations can also be found along Port Road and Manton Street, which are just one minute’s walk from the AEC. Bowden Street Station, part of the Adelaide City Rail network, is just one stop north of Adelaide’s central station and a short walk from this large indoor arena.