The Gap Travel Guide

Alice Springs

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

Stay near popular The Gap attractions

National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame

4.4/5 (25 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Top hotels in The Gap

Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is ฿3,869 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿3,869
฿4,256 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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! (388 reviews)
"The room was with out a garden and very shadow. The foto you showed on you booking page looks very different."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

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 ฿3,921 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿3,921
฿4,313 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (266 reviews)
"always a comfort knowing that there is a clean pet friendly accomodation when driving in to town from remote community"

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Alice on Todd Apartments
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
The price is ฿3,041 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
฿3,041
฿3,345 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
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! (307 reviews)
"Fine for an overnight stay. I particularly appreciated the nice coffee/tea tray. The internet went out and there were few electrical outlets to plug in devices. No lift to the second floor, which was a bit odd. But clean and comfy bed."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is ฿4,173 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿4,173
฿4,590 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Expensive. No WiFi included. No exhaust fans in bathroom. Beds and pillows very uncomfortable. Expected better quality accommodation for cost."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is ฿4,173 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿4,173
฿4,590 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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! (1,003 reviews)
"It was great after 6 days long walks"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is ฿3,754 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
฿3,754
฿4,129 total
20 Jun - 21 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
"A little bit dated and tired but still fine . Beware the beds on wheels - move when you lean/sit on them Pool not heated - guess not needed here much but wasn’t that hot when we were there Delicious meal in restaurant on site"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
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Where to stay in The Gap

Find the best The Gap areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Australian Outback vegetation, Northern Territory

Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Golf Club and Lasseters Casino while you're in town.

Alice Springs CBD

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

Ross

You'll enjoy the restaurants and sporting events in Ross. You might want to make time for a stop at Frontier Camel Farm or Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.

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.

Photo by Amanda Johnston
Open Photo by Amanda Johnston

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 Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.

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