Top End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Top End

Darwin showing street scenes

Darwin City Centre

4/5(33 area reviews)

Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.

Darwin City Centre
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Palmerston

Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.

Palmerston
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Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cullen Bay
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Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

Nightcliff
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Stuart Park

While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stuart Park
Crocodylus Park which includes zoo animals, dangerous animals and general coastal views

Knuckey Lagoon

Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is Rp1.783.672 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.783.672
Rp1.783.672 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and Crocodylus ...
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"Found the male manager to be very rude But the young lad Lachlan was very polite and gave us great service"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location on the beach, kind and helpful staff, good restaurant options, room is slightly dated."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp2.264.981 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp2.264.981
Rp2.578.723 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Proximity to sea and cbd"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Palms City Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,662 reviews)
"The roof top bar was great."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
"Easy parking , clean and tidy , steak restaurant attached to quest was horrible"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Quest Palmerston
Hudson Parap

Hudson Parap

4 out of 5
49 Parap Rd, Parap, NT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"Great stay! Will be back when next in Darwin. 😁"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hudson Parap
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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