East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Side
Activities
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
AU$139
per adult
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
AU$195
per adult
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
AU$17
per adult
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
AU$195
per adult
Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport
AU$85
per adult
Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is AU$153 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$153
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"All good. As usual"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Alice Motor Inn
27 Undoolya Rd East Side NT
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Adelaide House ...
7.2/10 Good! (409 reviews)
"The actual place looks like it shouldn’t be open, looks like a construction site but nothings being done. The one room that looks like it’s to be used that we were given smelt like it had been completely coated in bleach it was that strong that it burnt the nose hairs. We gave the key back and the ..."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Alice Lodge
4 Mueller Street East Side NT
Stay at this hostel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Adelaide House and Mbantua Fine ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Perfect for outback
"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 3 Feb 2018
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is AU$202 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$202
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is AU$175 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$175
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I found one staff member on booking in last week anything but helpful, guess I would say using authority even though she was young !!! Worse room we ever had even though I ask for mountains view did not take the care to see I had that room, but Monica just wanted to get it finished I couldn’t be ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Elkira Court Motel
65 Bath Street Alice Springs NT
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (630 reviews)
"Nice centrally located place to stay"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in East Side
Find the best East Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Adelaide House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Photo by Lauren Bath
Open Photo by Lauren Bath
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.
Mount Johns
Mount Johns is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heavitree Gap and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.
