Alice Springs CBD Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Visit Alice Springs CBD
Popular places to visit
Alice Springs Desert Park
Discover nocturnal creatures of the desert, learn the survival skills of the Arrernte people and walk alongside kangaroos and emus in this nature park.
Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Hike over rocky gorges to secluded waterholes and up the slopes of Mount Sonder, then Camp beneath the stars and wake for a desert sunrise.
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alice Springs School of the Air
Visit a school with a very unique classroom design at this innovative education centre, which brings radio lessons to children all over the Australian desert.
Anzac Hill
Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky.
Alice Springs Golf Club
Eighteen challenging holes between rocky outcrops and spinifex grass offer views over the MacDonnell Ranges at this unique golf green in the middle of the desert.
Things to do
East MacDonnell Ranges Tour -Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
Top hotels in Alice Springs CBD
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
We stayed 2 nights, older hotel, good location There were a few insects in the room and bathroom The tub itself did not appear to have been actually cleaned in several months, it was a soaker tub, but I didn't even want to step in so no way would I use it as a bathtub The attached bar Uncle's was ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Central location in Alice Springs. We stayed one night before leaving for Uluru Room was a good size and comfortable We were able to leave a bag with them for a few days WiFi was intermittent at best
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Elkira Court Motel
Worst room ive ever seen, no parking as was full, room had water all over floor broken toilet broken light, smelled of boddy odour and was dirty. Did not stay.......
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Red Rock Hostel
Clean and good
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Breakfast is good, the room is nice, just conditions of the outside areas is poor
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Room was clean. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alice Springs CBD
Ciccone
The parks and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Ciccone. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.
Desert Springs
Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town.
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Sadadeen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Lasseters Casino.
East Side
Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.
