East Side
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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
Very untidy
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
The room was ok. The staff was adequate but english was not there first language. The breakfast buffet i had to explain what an over hard egg was. If you went on a tour and wanted to take snacks with you they could not accommodate as they said they did not have a a take licence. For a Hilton franchise ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
The room was clean. The accommodation felt a bit dated.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Elkira Court Motel
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Other neighborhoods around East Side
Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.
