The Gap Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
Alice Springs Desert Park
Explore the great outdoors at Alice Springs Desert Park, a lovely green space in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alice Springs School of the Air
Enjoy the student vibe at Alice Springs School of the Air during your visit to Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Larapinta Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead during your travels to Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alice Springs Reptile Centre during your trip to Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alice Springs Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Alice Springs at Alice Springs Golf Club. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in The Gap
Alice on Todd Apartments
The apartment was in a bad condition. Microwave oven was dirty, no basic cleaning stuff was available, water gets collected in front of the toilet after shower, bathroom had half wall glass, back doors were really weak and outside sitting area at the back was not even swept. We stayed for 3 nights ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Quest Alice Springs
Very well equipped apartment, especially liked having washer and dryer in room. Needs a few more kitchen tools, like paring knife, etc. Two knives were provided but were too large and not sharp. Providing items like salt and pepper would be appreciated. Parking lot was crowded, difficult to maneuver, ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was spacious abd spotkess and the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Clean room, very nice pool area
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Yes. Very clean, spacious, and centrally located. Staff was excellent and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gap
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
