East Side
Alice Springs
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.
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.
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 exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
East Side Hotel Deals
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff were wonderful Room was fantastic A beautiful place to stay
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Alice Motor Inn
Property undergoing refurbishment. We were the only people there which was great. Only problem was unable to receive channels on tv, only access was to YouTube.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Alice Lodge
This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2018
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
All good
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
The staff really made every attempt to make you feel welcome. Always greeting you with a hello or good morning. The room was cozy, only double beds not Queen size. We found sharing one a bit squished. The room was clean and comfortable. My only negative was when I went for a swim the pool had a lot ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
The staff were very helpful and love the fact that the hotel is within walking distance to the shops. Rooms are always clean and very tidy.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around East Side
Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Undoolya
While visiting Undoolya, you might make a stop by sights like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve.
Desert Springs
Travelers 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.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Royal Flying Doctor Service while you're exploring the area.
