Watson

The Watson (named after indigenous artist Tommy Watson, whose works dazzle here) is a sassy, multilevel 115-unit complex 4km north of the CBD in Walkerville (an easy commute). Once upon a time these rooms were government Department of Infrastructure offices. Today's infrastructure includes a gym, a lap pool, 24-hour concierge, free bikes, free parking and car hire… Nice one!


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Adelaide attractions

1. Adelaide Zoo

1.39 MILES

Around 1800 exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles roar, growl and screech at Adelaide’s wonderful zoo, dating from 1883. There are free walking…

2. St Peter's Cathedral

1.54 MILES

If not for the Adelaide Oval next door, this imposing sandstone cathedral (harking back to 1869) would be the biggest architectural object within miles…

3. National Wine Centre of Australia

1.56 MILES

Check out the free self-guided, interactive Wine Discovery Journey exhibition at this very sexy wine centre (doubling as a research facility for the…

4. Adelaide Botanic Gardens

1.56 MILES

Meander, jog or chew through your trashy airport novel in these lush city-fringe gardens. Highlights include a restored 1877 palm house, the water-lily…

5. Statue of Colonel William Light

1.69 MILES

The famous statue of Adelaide's town planner (official name Light’s Vision) sits atop the grassy flanks of Montefiore Hill in North Adelaide.

6. Adelaide Oval

1.75 MILES

Hailed as the world’s prettiest cricket ground, the Adelaide Oval hosts interstate and international cricket matches in summer, plus national AFL and…

7. Bradman Collection

1.78 MILES

At the Adelaide Oval is the Bradman Collection where devotees of 'the Don', cricket's greatest batsman, can pore over the minutiae of his legend. Check…

8. Freemasons' Grand Lodge

1.79 MILES

This towering sandstone edifice on North Tce has been a bastion of secret handshakes and funny robes since 1927. But like other things that most people…