Where to stay in East Side

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.

Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Museum of Central Australia and Lasseters Casino 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.
Top hotels in East Side

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
"All good. As usual"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Alice Motor Inn
"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 Jul 2026

Alice Lodge
"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
