A remote Northern Territory town between coastal Darwin and lively Adelaide, Alice Springs is, for many, the gateway to Australia’s Red Centre. Small, laid-back and historic, this intriguing outpost is a great destination for adventurous couples, groups of friends and families, and it offers a burgeoning range of inviting accommodation options. Our Gurus’ list of the best places to stay in Alice Springs includes quirky art-filled studios as well as contemporary resort-hotels, ideal for exploring the town and the vast wilderness beyond.
Delve into Alice Springs’ heritage in the town’s Historical Reserve, where you’ll find the Telegraph Station and a number of exhibits about the area’s culture. There are a plethora of superb art galleries in the town centre, showcasing work by top Aboriginal artists, as well as hosting workshops and events — these are a real highlight. To see more of the town, walk up to Anzac Hill, visit the Road Transport Hall of Fame and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum, and take the kids to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre and the Kangaroo Sanctuary.
Keen adventurers will be thrilled to discover the wonders of the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, the rocky MacDonnell Ranges and the dramatic Kings Canyon. Take guided walking tours, mountain bike rides, camel excursions and scenic helicopter flights, soaking up the wonders of unspoilt landscapes of rich red earth, studded with vegetation, a plethora of rare birds and intriguing endemic wildlife. The Larapinta Trail, one of the world’s top 20 treks, is exceptional, and easily accessible from many of the best places to stay in Alice Springs.
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Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
A collection of 68 serviced apartments close to the Todd River in central Alice Springs. Modern spaces offer one, two or three bedrooms, with well-equipped kitchens, dining spaces & sitting rooms. Guests share access to a swimming pool, BBQ area & meeting rooms. Nearby restaurants are a walk away.
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
Three eco-tents offer an immersion into the Central Australian wilderness on the edge of the Western MacDonnell Ranges. Tents with en-suite bathrooms feature cosy double beds — or 3 singles — topped with patterned quilts & facing mountain-view decks. Evening BBQs & campfires are very special.
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
A big hotel bordering the Todd River on the south-eastern side of Alice Springs, with 229 modern rooms & suites. The best rooms have space for extra beds, bathtubs & impressive views of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. A swimming pool, casino and multiple eateries complete the picture.
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
Four comfortable multi-bedroom apartments and a studio sit around a refreshing lagoon pool in northern Alice Springs. Eclectic spaces feature Aboriginal artwork — some for sale — plus bright textiles and garden views. Well-equipped kitchens, sitting rooms & inviting decks are ideal for longer stays.
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
A laid-back adventurer's dream, this 600-acre slice of the outback — once a filmset — promises rustic cabins, glamping tents & a campsite with dazzling views. The restaurant-bar serves cracking Australian fare & live music nights are hugely popular. Expect starlit skies & a real sense of seclusion.
