The Gap Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A road curving through a dry, grassy landscape with sparse trees and red rock formations in the background.
A river canyon with red rock cliffs and a small bridge.
A canyon with red rock walls and a clear blue sky.
A calm river reflecting the surrounding landscape, a sandy riverbank, and a red rock formation with sparse vegetation.
A river flowing through a canyon with red rock formations and trees.

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Activities


Our pick of the best The Gap Hotel Deals

Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is AU$193 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$193
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure ...
Quest Alice Springs
Alice on Todd Apartments

Alice on Todd Apartments

4 out of 5
1-11 Strehlow Street The Gap NT
The price is AU$167 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$167
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Aquatic & ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (270 reviews)
"There is no spa as shown on first promotional picture, which was why we made the booking having just completed the larapinta. The washing machine was great, but no dryers as was advertised. We were told they were broken. No matches or lighter to light stove (luckily had our own) and clock was dead. ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Alice on Todd Apartments
Queen of the Desert Apartment with Cozy MacDonnell Range view.
2 Bedroom 🛌

Queen of the Desert Apartment with Cozy MacDonnell Range view. 2 Bedroom 🛌

The Gap NT
Stay at this apartment in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre and Heritage ...
8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)
"The apartment is very conveniently located close to town and tourist attractions, with beautiful views of the Macdonnell Ranges and The Gap. Excellent WiFi, but limited access to streeming chanels. The front of the property, the balcony and the bath tab look uninviting and neglected. The front security ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Queen of the Desert Apartment with Cozy MacDonnell Range view. 2 Bedroom 🛌
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is AU$218 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$218
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Wry clean beds"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street Alice Springs NT
The price is AU$140 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$140
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (618 reviews)
"Room was average. Staff were helpful in arranging a later check-out and minding lugegage after we checked out."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Elkira Court Motel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (312 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Very basic but good for the price. The best part were the staff. Friendly and efficient and they remembered that I was hiking the Larapinta trail and made sure to ask me how it was when I returned. A lovely touch."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
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 The Gap

Find the best The Gap areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about The Gap
Learn more about The Gap

Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Olive Pink Botanic Garden while you're in town.

Alice Springs CBD

If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

East Side

Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve while you're in town.

Kilgariff

Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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 Anzac Hill and Museum of Central Australia, a few notable attractions nearby.



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