The Gap Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Detail image of Simpsons Gap in the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia featuring orange rock faces and beautiful ghost gum trees
Simpson Gap, 22 km west of Alice Spings, Northern Territory, Australia
Simpsons gap in West MacDonnell National Park in NT central outback Australia
Finke River, Glen Helen Resort, Northern Territories, Australia
Simpsons Gap, MacDonnell Ranges, Australia

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Our pick of the best The Gap Hotel Deals

Alice on Todd Apartments

Alice on Todd Apartments

4 out of 5
1-11 Strehlow Street The Gap NT
The price is AU$162 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$162
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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 & ...
Alice on Todd Apartments
Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is AU$180 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$180
1 May - 2 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
Large 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen & washer & dryer was perfect for our stay. Location in Alice is okay & there was secure parking. Unfortunately Alice is not always the safest location to stay but we did feel safe

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Quest Alice Springs
At home in Alice, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

At home in Alice, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

The Gap NT
Stay at this holiday home in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
very nice property
The house and yard were great and the host was very freindly and sorted out our requests at short notice. Thank you we will stay again

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

At home in Alice, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
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$190 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$190
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay, safest place to stay in town.

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
The price is AU$140 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$140
25 Apr - 26 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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! (296 reviews)
Noisy at night - no attempt to ask guests to lower noise after midnight. Bathroom quite tight and shower taps labelled wrongly. Otherwise comfortable and convenient

Reviewed on 6 Apr 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.

Other neighbourhoods around The Gap

Gillen

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 Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Gillen
Flynn

Flynn

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Flynn. You might want to make time for a stop at Alice Springs Desert Park or Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park.

Flynn
Desert Springs

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.

Desert Springs
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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.

Mount Johns
Alice Springs CBD

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.

Alice Springs CBD
Ciccone

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 Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.

Ciccone


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